has anyone got any advice for getting over a fear?
I used to be a really confident horse rider and wasn’t scared at all of anything. I event and took a bad fall (a rotational) where my horse left a leg behind over a jump, was flipped forwards and then landed on top of me. I don’t know how but I somehow got away with superficial scratches and bruises and no serious injuries. And most importantly, my horse was uninjured too❤️
i lost my confidence and now I’m doubting my riding. I can’t jump without panicking and critiquing my riding. Because im worrying so much, my position is shit now and my lower leg is everywhere. Although I don’t know much of that is just me overthinking it and stressing and then making it worse etc!
my horse is safe, honest and clearly doesn’t understand why we’re only doing small jumps now! My plan is to go back to very small fences then hunter trials then eventually event again when I have my confidence fully back.
we have our first show back in a few weeks and I’m seriously doubting it now. But I feel like if I don’t go back, I never will. Everyone is talking about how I’m being dramatic by going back to such small jumps and if I go round and do shit I’ll make a huge fool of myself. We’re only doing to be doing 30cm cross poles because I want to get my confidence back.
im so so nervous and I’m absolutely dreading it now. Does anyone have any advice for how to try and stop the nerves and get back to enjoying it like I used to?
Thanks so much in advance x