Moving away (too far to ride at my usual place)

@Skib it's asked for as it demonstrates a secure seat rather than a rider who relies on bracing against stirrups, the same reason riders are taught without stirrups, a decent school would only ask to see it if they were confident the rider would be safe though and on a reliable horse (Jim not being the most reliable was the reason I was so out of practice doing it).

As I said before an assessment lesson is nothing to worry about, it's not something you pass or fail and it's merely a starting point for the school. I get that it feels daunting riding for a different teacher - been there, done that, got the Tshirt - but it's worth it if it means you can keep riding.
 
The below image is a favourite of mine and I look at it every time I'm stressed about something.
Honestly the hardest part is going to be walking into the new place, tacking up, and hopping on. Once you're going you'll wonder what you ever worried about :)

This is coming from a very experienced coach, competitor, and all round worrier.


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