The weight of responsibility for a new little human can send a wave of concern over you when it comes to hopping back in the saddle. Fortunately, once you
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Kicking fear to the kerb
realise this is largely a mind over matter situation, you can take back your power and revel in riding once again.
The right horse Your equine partner is a big player in your day-to-day riding progress. It is imperative to have the right horse for your needs. If you are a person with nerves that get wound up tight, a chilled out, cruisy horse will be a better match for
It’s a common theme, you love horses and you love riding. Well, you used to. CHRISTINE ARMISHAW explains what to do when fear comes calling.
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you. Some horses don’t give the rider’s tension much notice, but others sure do! If you are looking for a new horse, don’t rush it. As a coach, I’m often called to help new clients who have bought horses that don’t match their current
ou’ve come back to riding after
Nerves and fear can crop up as you
some time off, but there seems
get older, you’re not quite as young,
to be an inexplicable block
gung-ho and invincible as you were. The
level of riding. So don’t be in a hurry, choose the right horse. There’s no such thing as the perfect horse, every horse has quirks;
that’s holding you back. I hear this all
term for this is ‘wise’. You have work
the time with many adult clients I work
commitments, a family, and a life outside
this particular individual are ones you’re
with. Firstly, it’s important to note: you
of horses. Motherhood itself can be the
prepared and able to cope and work
are not alone!
catalyst for these less than ideal feelings.
with. The 'one’ will come along. Even if
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you just have to decide if the quirks of
