https://www.horseillustrated.com/horse-exclusives-get-your-head-together/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:21:47 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.horseillustrated.com/horse-exclusives-get-your-head-together/#comment-416084 Thu, 03 Nov 2016 09:44:23 +0000 /horse-exclusives/get-your-head-together.aspx#comment-416084 This article spoke to me and is what I needed to hear. I am a lifetime rider (60yrs old) and broke my back 4 yrs ago in a riding accident. I have been struggling ever since with fear/confidence. The article named everything I feel, it could have been written about me. It also gave me the assurance that I am doing the right thing by going slow and only doing what I feel confident about at this time, the rest will come too. thank you .

]]> https://www.horseillustrated.com/horse-exclusives-get-your-head-together/#comment-416083 Thu, 03 Nov 2016 09:43:19 +0000 /horse-exclusives/get-your-head-together.aspx#comment-416083 This article spoke to me and is what I needed to hear. I am a lifetime rider (60yrs old) and broke my back 4 yrs ago in a riding accident. I have been struggling ever since with fear/confidence. The article named everything I feel, it could have been written about me. It also gave me the assurance that I am doing the right thing by going slow and only doing what I feel confident about at this time, the rest will come too. thank you .

]]> https://www.horseillustrated.com/horse-exclusives-get-your-head-together/#comment-398885 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 01:37:59 +0000 /horse-exclusives/get-your-head-together.aspx#comment-398885 Helo I had 8 months a accident with my horse she is very spooky but she is only turning 6 this year we have a lovely ground relationship she is lovely I love her a lot I start riding again on an easier horse but my nerves is down the drain will it took some time to overcome my fear I want to ride my own horse again but when I am on her I am very nervous she is busy with training now and some kids are riding her in lessons for but my horse and I have a lovely bond she knows who are her mom so any suggesting for me thanks heidi

]]> https://www.horseillustrated.com/horse-exclusives-get-your-head-together/#comment-398576 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 21:13:48 +0000 /horse-exclusives/get-your-head-together.aspx#comment-398576 I am a beginner and struggle with fear often. It is the main reason I started lessons, in order to try to overcome that fear. Some days are better than others. God bless my wonderful trainer who completely understands, knows when to push me and when not to. Having someone who knows where I’m coming from makes all the difference in the world.

]]> https://www.horseillustrated.com/horse-exclusives-get-your-head-together/#comment-395046 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 17:30:58 +0000 /horse-exclusives/get-your-head-together.aspx#comment-395046 I had a bad fall and lost all my confidence. The thought of riding my wonderful horse made me actually feel sick to my stomach. After many months of forcing myself to ride and only making matters worse I found a trainer who completely understands my fear and has the patience of a saint. I am finally excited to get back on and ride. If it weren’t for her I could not have done it. Baby steps- don’t force yourself and don’t replay your accident in your head every time you see your horse.

]]> https://www.horseillustrated.com/horse-exclusives-get-your-head-together/#comment-395009 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 05:12:17 +0000 /horse-exclusives/get-your-head-together.aspx#comment-395009 As a beginner in my mid forties, I had an accident in which I could not control my horse and was hurt. It has been months of just waking with him. I feel like a failure daily, but this article really helped me rethink my fear. Thank you.

]]> https://www.horseillustrated.com/horse-exclusives-get-your-head-together/#comment-125943 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:36:23 +0000 /horse-exclusives/get-your-head-together.aspx#comment-125943 Thanks so much for the articles, they really reinforced my own thoughts, I’ve been riding since i was a young girl and after 50 plus years have suffered my first broken bones. My friends and family have all told me to “just get back on” I am back on now but i did it slowly and my way I try to challenge myself everytime i ride and it is getting easier. After 9mo. of not being able to ride I now feel like a kid starting over again. But I love horses and I will get to where i was again. Started at comfort level and movin on up!
The time will come for fear will not win!

]]> https://www.horseillustrated.com/horse-exclusives-get-your-head-together/#comment-125586 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:36:50 +0000 /horse-exclusives/get-your-head-together.aspx#comment-125586 Thanks for posting this article; it helped me a little with some anxiety I hate to admit to having around the thing I LOVE most in the world. I’m just sad that I get a chance to go riding or be around horses so little that it will take a longtime for me to be confident again.

]]> https://www.horseillustrated.com/horse-exclusives-get-your-head-together/#comment-125182 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:09:07 +0000 /horse-exclusives/get-your-head-together.aspx#comment-125182 This was a great article that really helped me.

]]> https://www.horseillustrated.com/horse-exclusives-get-your-head-together/#comment-124778 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:30:54 +0000 /horse-exclusives/get-your-head-together.aspx#comment-124778 Thanks this really helped me! I’m still nervous after being kicked and rolled on by my green mare, and this kind of helped my mind set

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