tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851332564805184966.post2296754396313709226..comments2023-06-24T02:26:55.362-07:00Comments on "She Who Rides Many Ponies": Fear issuesCousin Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11120942644496972011noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851332564805184966.post-5660560898775667202011-04-19T21:15:47.590-07:002011-04-19T21:15:47.590-07:00Thank you everyone. And welcome Applewood Ranch! ...Thank you everyone. And welcome Applewood Ranch! I am intending on getting back in the saddle and will update on that later. I truly appreciate those of you who shared these same feelings and it really does help knowing that much more experienced riders than myself are capable of the same fears.Cousin Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11120942644496972011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851332564805184966.post-36024554998724069482011-04-15T22:44:03.906-07:002011-04-15T22:44:03.906-07:00as you know...I also was in the same boat once mys...as you know...I also was in the same boat once myself and the journey back is full of ups and downs. (no pun intended) So...take your time,drug up and ride JESSE ;)))Desert Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17579222955141552476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851332564805184966.post-61441975176530996502011-04-15T20:57:48.053-07:002011-04-15T20:57:48.053-07:00I've enjoyed quietly reading your blog over th...I've enjoyed quietly reading your blog over the past months, but today's post regarding your fear issues hit home and I've decided to come out of lurking. I understand far too well the fear you're having. I grew up riding; barrel racing, racing bareback across fields, and anywhere else I could. Never any fear of falling or getting hurt. Now that I'm older (in my late 40's) and have taken a few spills, the fear causes problems with my riding sometimes. This past summer my mare and I had an issue and I hit the dirt. For the most part it was bruises that healed within a few weeks, but the mental fear that was instilled in me took months to get over. I was afraid to get back on my own horse. Like you, I wanted to get back in the saddle, but the fear of getting hurt again was almost too much. A few weeks after the accident I decided to get on my husband's horse. He's a dead broke quiet babysitter horse. Even though I know he wouldn't do anything wrong or spook I was scared to death. It took a couple of rides on him to get some of my confidence back. Even now (almost a year later) I still get fear in the pit of my stomach under certain conditions while riding. I've made huge progress though by taking baby steps and getting off when I need to. <br /><br />Take your time, do it in baby steps, and eventually your confidence will come back and you'll enjoy riding again without all the constant fear.Applewood Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937754200555997786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851332564805184966.post-39599716449865449882011-04-14T23:24:43.039-07:002011-04-14T23:24:43.039-07:00Dear Cousin, just take things slow and easy. Dont...Dear Cousin, just take things slow and easy. Dont push yourself. You have nothing to prove and your state of mind (and health) right now is all that matters. Only ride ponies that instill confidence in you, but also keep your guard up. Take easy short rides; if you dont feel comfortable, dismount. Spend the rest of your vacation relaxing, enjoying the sunshine, picking on Mel, and you will return to the PNW in much better shape. -Cousin Advice Hotline.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851332564805184966.post-52337490911722081042011-04-14T16:00:19.388-07:002011-04-14T16:00:19.388-07:00I totally understand your fear, I've been ther...I totally understand your fear, I've been there and it took me a few years to get over it and I don't know if I am completely over it. But only on that horse. It takes time to get over the fear, believe me. It can be done. Just take your time and it will happen. <br />I am glad you are feeling better and it was so good to see you!Paint Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095673661149903754noreply@blogger.com