FACING MY EVENTING DEMONS (Show vlog)

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How this has come around so quickly I do not know, but it's time to get back out eventing. Getting out for my first event of the year didn't have the usual buzz, instead I was filled with nerves and worry about jumping on grass again. However, Dee the wonder horse hadn't forgotten a thing. I hope you enjoy the first eventing vlog of 2023!
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[@fleetskipper1810]

You can see Lucinda’s influence in both the dressage and show jumping. You really keep Dee in front of your leg consistently, and when you do, she thrives. This was very good to watch. Good for you for doing it so bravely. As always, loved Pete’s Eats.

[@debbieredmon5063]

Meg, I had an almost fatal accident. (I'm fine now) It took me at least a year to watch a movie with a horse in it. It took me years to muck stalls, much longer to turn out (it happened on the ground.) I never once blamed the horses. The terror of any mishap is real. I did my another horse. Gave him away to a 14 year old who loves him still and I don't know if I will ever go back. The point is, having any kind of accident is terrifying. The PTSD (Sorry call it like I see it) is real. Every time you go to a show, it floods back and the terror grips you and the what ifs and will my pony be okay. Don't let anyone tell you differently. It is HARD. You are remarkable, you are fighting through it. Cut yourself some slack, don't give up and remember you are your worse enemy and your best friend. You know how to do it. Deep breathing. Let your body work on muscle memory and remember this is not Bicton. You are not the same person and you will do it. Love from Maryland.

[@BlueEyes-0222]

The dressage warm-up was really good. Especially the trot lengthening. Also, when you start getting anxious just picture how Dee went around with Ellie. Dee is a very capable pony...

[@angiedyer1511]

🎉As always it’s great to see the team: Hobs, Han, and Pete!🎉

[@janeminwell4395]

Yes!

[@tomtenjagvillhaenriktigjul3162]

Dont forget the y food

[@vezhopkins714]

“Keep breathing, that’s the key keep breathing “ deep breaths and baby steps meggy glad to see you back at it sending good vibes your way 😊🐎

[@anna.kubiak]

Literally tearing up for you and Dee coming across the finish on xc. So proud of you Meggy, overcoming the nerves after a bad fall is such a challenge and you’ve done amazing even just to get back out there again💕

[@charlottecanalle2621]

A wise horsewoman once told me- you must have a strong leg, and a short memory. You did wonderful ❤

[@Horses-88]

Yay!!! Back eventing well done Meg really seems like you've had a great big confidence boost well done and enjoy getting back into the eventing season🎉🎉🎉

[@julen2380]

I just love Dee and the two of you together. She is such an intelligent mare and always seemed absolute aware that there was a competition which she wanted to WIN . But now - it is so lovely to see how much she tries to take care of you. I swear this little horse understands it all. Give yourself time and grace and I honetsly believe you will come back stronger.

[@pamblackwell6405]

HOBBIT my favourite. Always got to have mum/ groom HOBBIT. And Pete's eats! Well done Meg.

[@starsstar-xs2je]

You have no idea how excited I am to see you doing cross country again!!!! I am so happy to see you regaining confidence and facing your fears. It is a very difficult thing to do for everyone, but instead of letting it pull you under, you stood your ground. You are one of the most inspiring equestrians that I know of❤. Keep staring fear in the face, and telling it to back away before you pack your punch :). Thank you for everything you do for us, and keep on living the dream ✨

[@sashie1232]

Love this, Dee dee is very excited and vocal bless her. And she's a cracking pony :) well done Meg as well.

[@siriusnut36]

You got back in. Brilliant. Now you'll work through riding through your thoughts instead of dwelling and you'll grow. You've grown so much and it shows with every fence through this video that you're so deep in your head, trying so hard to get out of your own way but my dear lady you did it and you'll get better and better. The fact is you will likely fall again, but you do all you can to prevent that and all you can to keep yourself and your horses safe but no rider alive rides free of falls and you've done so much to be sure you can stay safe through them when they happen and now you're developing the greatest part of a great rider and trainer. Your ability to cope, to move on and to grow. Bravo brave lady. Courage is not the absence of fear and doubt, it is forging forward in spite of them.

[@fionawatson679]

One of the biggest differences I've seen in the recent jumping vids is Meg riding with longer reins. Looks lovely and lets Dee work better underneath her. Good luck for the rest of the Badminton prep!

[@Katy.Lou.K]

Great job you two gals! 🎉🎉🎉 Dee is such a good mare! Also, your support system behind you- Hobbit, Han, and Pete… Y’all are the best for Megan and Dee! Congratulations on your second place Megan! I can’t wait to see more to come! Love from California🏔️🌲☀️💙

[@emilygough3442]

So glad to see you and Dee back out eventing!

[@Equine_lover]

So nice to see Dee dee eventing again!🎉 So happy that your building up your confidence on Dee!!

[@LucyJackson-om2dc]

Well done to you all! Fantastic 3 rounds. Great to see you all back😊

[@janl8683]

Congratulations and so well done to you and Dee-Dee. All that going on in your head and you still managed to do so well. Great start to the year ❤

[@jeriaugustine3208]

IM SO PROUD OF YOU!!! CONGRATS!! Trust yourself cause you are absolutely amazing! ❤🎉

[@pinkyharris3560]

Yaaaaaay so glad you made it... big CONGRATULATIONS to you and Dee!!!! 🎉

[@jamesshelley6478]

Brilliant! Well done for getting back into it. Your smashing it ❤️

[@millymcz]

so happy for you meg! dee was brilliant bless her and as were you💞 x

[@Freddysfazballs420]

Ahhhh! Well done! I completely understand that feeling of losing your confidence and genuinely being scared to ride, but I know you'll be able to get through it :)

[@badgirlgoodwomen6585]

As a one off to see if it keeps your nerves down why not let Hannah warm Dee and Jam in the warm up for show jumping, and you get on her and go straight in? As it seems that it's in the warm up where your nerves build which makes you panic for the real thing so id remove that until your confidence is back. I would actually pop over one fence in the warm arena after iv done my round to finish off, working in a way backwards helps your brain get rid of nerves as it's the routine and patten which triggers it all! ❤

[@jennoula]

Well done Megs so proud of you and good gal dee dee for looking after you, here's to a fantastic rest of the season 💜💜

[@kerrysales8320]

Well done Meg what a great start to the season. And all 4 of you need to be at every event from now on

[@helenwoollven3116]

What a fantastic start to your season, a great confidence boost, so happy for you ❤x

[@TheApple641]

Wow! Deedee is really getting the hang on that extended trot!

[@macybiggar9217]

Amazing well done Meg and Dee!! Buzzing the Eventing blogs are back!

[@stellangios]

Well done!! 🎉🎉🎉 You trained a very fine pony in Dee, and you should be so proud her and especially yourself for getting through that so well ❤️ Can't wait for the next event

[@ThorbjrnPrytz]

For being soo excited she was so gentle with you! Well done for you both!!!!!!

[@jessicaruhl7314]

Fab job!! Love seeing you and Dee out eventing, all your preparation and training is definitely paying off ❤

[@chelseatimmis7487]

This got me emotional! Could see how much you meant that pat you gave her at the finish ❤

[@vanessa.synesael]

Dee was just like, i got this mum! Good for you! Love watching you go.

[@kateflanders7611]

Brave ride! Trust your experience and training to get you through. Thank you Meg.

[@phoebeforanimals]

I wanted to say that I'm really proud of you Meg! I had a really bad fall on a hack and was badly injured. The amount of fear I feel just from trotting is just, I don't know. I'm trying so hard to face me fears and get back to where I was, I know it's not easy, but I'm proud of you!

[@alia.eq8]

We are all so proud of u Meg! Great job!! Even though you seemed stressed you went fabulously!! You’re an inspiration to us all!! ❤❤

[@laraine2409]

So happy for you Meg! It’s hard to do, but positive self talk does make such a difference! I have to remind myself to do it too all the time.

[@sea-fieldpony.4556]

I’m so exited to watch her eventing vlog again 😮❤

[@ChloeJoness21]

I can’t wait ❤ you never fail to entertain us ❤❤ I hope all the ponies and horses are well!

[@nicolejrozema]

I am so proud of you!!! Coming back after a confidence knock is so hard and you are doing amazing!! I can't wait to see more eventing vlogs!!

[@susangardner6348]

That was beautiful. Congratulations. Dee is amazing.

[@shahannagrey8427]

I could , when the panic hit you, see you were locked in your own head. I relate. I’m proud of you for doing the hard work, and not giving up!

[@littleninja0]

Well done Meg! Powering through the nerves - now that you have the first event under your belt, hopefully the nerves will be more under control. xx

[@sparkle.-buggg3610]

I want crying watching you I am so proud of you you are simply awesome and Dee she's incredible like all your ponies well done Hun ❤

[@AshMarie7]

You are doing so well! You are so strong, keep up the good work! 💝

[@plantpot12329]

👏CONGRATS MEG 👏 amazing riding and that fact you took yourself in the show jumping arena after the wobble was amazing.🎉🎊

[@carolineward6445]

Well done Meg and Dee. Overcoming nerves is a huge battle and you did so well. Onward and upwards ✌️

[@dxniella_]

Awww very proud of you!! Love the energy of the vlog, excited too see more ❤❤

[@paigebeckwith6635]

Well done. We love you and we are all so proud of you on your journey to overcome your confidence drought 💕

[@equestriandream4601]

Well done Meggy! You have done so well even though you had a little hick up but you never fail to put a smi,e on my face watching your vlogs and I’m sure you do to everyone else!💗❤️❤️❤️

[@angiew1841]

Well done Meg and Dee , you did amazing x

[@emilywhitehead5336]

Well done Meg 🎉 this was deffo a massive step in your confidence you did amazing

[@animallover7009]

Keep up the good work meg ❤. I am going to Badminton to watch the show jumping this year hope to see you there x

[@suzannechance5876]

You did great! DeeDee awesome also! So proud of you for using your head to work thru the fall trauma. You rode very well!

[@janeminwell4395]

Dee is the best, Queen of your yard! Good job on getting through it Meg, keep thinking forward!

[@elinaparkkonen517]

This was so beautiful and courageous Meg and Dee💖💖🐎👣!!! You two are an inspiration. Epic partners, warriorprincesses💕. Dee was shouting: look at my mum, here we are again, I'm so proud of my mum, she's the bestest and I'm gonna take care of her!! 😍

[@chelseabartlett5520]

Your leg is looking so much stronger and super solid! Cudos to you for all your progress!

[@shellywelsh2316]

Meg!! I am so proud of you, you did great!! Kudos to your incredibly supportive team (Hobs, Han and Pete you are the best)!! And Dee, thank you for taking care of Meg and helping her with her confidence! What are great day!

[@thepansthisthatandtheother7766]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! Very happy for you!!! Fantastic square halt at the end of the Dressage test! Perhaps when you get anxious imagine you are chasing Lucinda or Ellie on Marley.

[@Indiana483]

You are doing so well Meg and you pulled through keep doing what you love ❤️

[@jenniferadam2258]

Well done!! Also I have to say that seeing you working through your nerves is massively helpful to me because I am also struggling after a confidence crash, and just knowing I am not the only one is deeply reassuring. Thank you, as ever, for sharing both the good and the bad. And HUGE CONGRATULATIONS. 🎉❤

[@Squimbelina]

Yay! Well done you, and DD was stellar. It’s done, you did brilliantly and kept going despite the brain chatting at you.

[@alisonwilks302]

Shut the back door !!!!! I said 28 !!!! So well done !!! I lost my confidence in triathlon in 2018 and still haven't got it back so bloody well done !!! Very very inspiring ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@jmleeinla4025]

GREAT JOB MEG!!!! I’m so proud of you. This is the way to concur your fears. Get out of your head , use the tools from the therapist to calm your mind and just jump in. So well done. Congratulations on your amazing 2nd placing.

[@laneybeaver397]

Congratulations Meg it made me tear up a little after you finished the cross country I’m so happy for you and I know you’ll just get better and better ❤love you Meg ❤

[@vikkineish5790]

Proud of you Meg, you pushed through those negative thoughts and you should be proud of yourself too. Now you’ve done you 1st event things will be easier xx

[@jjg5927]

i love your videos!! i’m a junior eventer that just started competing and i’ve gained so many skills and a better mentality from your videos :)

[@abbebladon]

Well done Meg & DD! I think I rode every stride of that with you with my heart in my mouth! I cried when you cried! Man, who knew there could be so many emotions in one eventing vlog xxxx love your support crew, always on top form ❤️ 2nd place is amazing xxxxxx

[@HalleTennie]

I love Meg and her horses you can so tell she loves them such a talented brave individual ❤❤❤respect for Meg

[@izziekathryn]

Confidence will come back with time and you're taking all the right steps to regain it. Dee is such a credit to you, she moves beautifully and my god is she looking amazing fitness wise! A huge well done on the first event back🤍

[@teamosgoods2839]

ive had 2 falls just like what you had at bicton in the last 6 months and i totally agree, coming up to a fence it’s all ou can think about!! only onwards and upwards from here, well done Meg

[@pattidownes5832]

Well done Meg, so pleased for you, such a strong woman xxx

[@suzannerichards4885]

Hi Han!! Missed you! I loved the look on Dee's face while you were tacking up for cross country. She's like, "can we just get on with this?? I'm ready!"

[@maryhunter177]

Super outing!! You are working your way through the jitters. The great thing is that you know exactly what to do and the mare is so clever. You will start enjoying it all again soon I am sure. You are braver than you think and you are doing everything just right.

[@traceylamping8979]

SO well done. You should feel very proud of you both. Excellent courage and tenacity, despite how you felt. We've all been there and it's very inspirational to watch you go through the process. Thanks so much and well done again. :)

[@TessZissou]

Hobs outfit! Stunning colours! great to see the team out again - glad you thrived!

[@bethxx4979]

So so proud of you meg❤ you should be proud of yourself too🎉

[@ilovekermit4557]

meg we are so proud of you, you are the one making me try overcome my showjumping nerves!! you are seriously amazing❤❤

[@GalaxiiBunnii]

Well done Meg! So glad you kept going despite your little brain wobbles 💖 you both did amazing and I hope you're proud of yourself as well as Miss Dee Dee 🥰🎉🦄

[@naniqueoliver412]

Bless you i can absolutely feel your pain! I find the warmup one of the hardest places since my confidence knock! I overthink “getting a stride” where as when I’m in the ring I focus on the course rhythm and the fences just come a lot easier!! Huge well done to you!! Xxx

[@livapetermane3652]

Meg were all so proud of you❤❤❤ well done for facing your fears you're incredible ❤ I recently had a very tasty fall out jumping at home from my 18,1 hh 5 year old homebred and I've also had quite the knock of confidence and ended up withdrawing from a event I was really looking forward to. You're such an inspiration Meggy

[@margaretmetcalfe9380]

Fabulous work from both you and Dee, this was the confidence boost you needed. You have a pony that will get over whatever jump you point her at, you saw how well she did with Ellie. You know that you can jump after riding Lucinda's horse you just need to have the confidence to put the two together. Hopefully after coming 2nd in this competition you will go forward and get back to your usual self.

[@michelegriffiths2738]

Well done Meg and DeeDee. Waverton is an epic venue but sadly we were skint when the entries opened. Goring Heath will be our first event ❤

[@juliestreng7530]

Hi Lovely, i havent ever posted, but ive been following you for a while. Im so proud of you for over coming your demons, its not easy. I myself had a nasty fall when i was 13 and did a lot of damage to myself, this in turn, i never got over the accident, i still rode for another 10 years, but gave up! i couldnt get past my demons. Keep going! You are amazing and i love watching you and your horses. xx

[@kirstenadams8715]

Well done!! This was always going to be hard and you know what the next will all be hard but over time it will get better. Remember your mantra to repeat in your head, you can do this!!!!

[@reallydarlings-se2xf]

Amazingly honest, genuine, and workmanlike pony. She has no doubts & will heal your confidence. Lovely to see your relief and joy.

[@deeshagourley6996]

You did great, you know you can trust her. Why do I cry watching your achievements xx

[@angiedyer1511]

Fabulous job girl!! Omg so proud of you! That was amazing!,❤

[@annejarvis7002]

And they're back🎉🥳. DeeDee looks awesome. Her extended trot is stunning. Congratulations Meg (& the team🤗) - not just for the fantastic result, but for overcoming your fears. It will be a journey for all of you. but what a start. You are truly inspirational Meg. A shout out too to Hobbit, Han & Pete - the love & support you give Meg is beautiful to watch🤗

[@halletansley]

so excited to see you do the cotswold cup!!! good on you for getting back out there, definitely braver than me xx

[@madeinohioo5086]

Well done Meg! I know it can be hard to see and feel progress when you are the one riding and seeing your ponies everyday, but EVERY video recently I have been so impressed with the progress in your ponies. They both look looser and you are riding incredibly! You inspire me for what I can look forward to in a few years with my personal horse. Thank you!

[@sparkle.-buggg3610]

You amaze me Meg the way you push through and come second smile and keep up the great work looking forward to badminton grass roots I tried to come and watch you but I am of my feet again so can't do the walking so I'll watch your vlogs instead ❤

[@polarbear9848]

oh where to start.... saw a quick clip of your dressage warm up - thought wow look at that lift in the trot! Loved Dees excitement, so lovely to see her so keen. Dressage done tick, well done. I hoped with all my mite that the show jumping would go well and that you would keep the enjoyment and confidence you found with Lucinda. I wanted her in your ear. I was doing it with you both lol, I was so proud of you, Dee was a superstar she tried so hard to say, we have got this mum. I kept saying, give Meg - give Meg. Well done, i was so pleased that you did it. Cross country, some wobbles with confidence, some great bits - its done first one under your belt, onwards and upwards you will be a great team once again this season. When i first started to watch your vlogs you seemed to always go clear, you just need to believe again. You have the skills and the horses, you just need the confidence and believe in yourself. Love watching you all, your love for your horses shines through. Is Pete ok? H e looked knackered bless him. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@jayreed7015]

Well done Meg. Onwards and upwards. 👏

[@glynnparker4521]

Megan u should be really proud of yourself for getting back out eventing and getting through all of it even if u did have 1 or 2 breakdowns. You did really well and Dee was so good. 2nd place for your first time out eventing since the fall is so good I’m so proud of you both x

[@margaretsmith2666]

Meg your far too hard on yourself. You got on and did the job even though I am sure you felt sick at the thought of jumping. Well done.

[@nchorsegirl7]

It's good to see you back riding even though you're scared. You are such a good rider!! I live your channel

[@colleenw8756]

Love your channel. Also love the way Han and your Mum together, before, during and after an event.They seem to work without talking? Doing what's required for your pony and you. True.?