February 2012
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Anonymous asked: To get your confidence back, trying sticking to one nice, safe horse so you can get used to them. Just practice doing some really basic stuff, and focus hard on keeping your heels down and relaxing the bottom of you back while they're walking. Work on some flat work and just get your leg aids all coordinated and lovely. I don't know what sort of riding you do more (jumping, dressage...
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equestrianblog asked: All I can really say is to relax. Don't think about anything that's happened before and just focus on what you want to achieve on your ride. Horses have galloped off with me a few times and it made me nervous to get back on again, but I always would because it's something I base my life around and I know I would never give it up. Sorry this is pretty long, haha;) But yeah just put...
the-maine-becky asked: I've never really had a nerves problem, but when you feel yourself tensing up just relax all of your muscles? Then regain your seat :) x
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I know no one will reply but i have a question
I love horses and riding but after a series of recent falls and horses running off with me i find i tense up whenever the horse fidgets and this throws my position off and it makes the horse nervous or jumpy and so it makes it worse. Its not the horses fault at all and i don’t want to confuse them because i know they will be but i was just wondering if anyone has any tips on getting my...
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