What losing your confidence looks like 😕

[@natashakate5687]

Meg, you are so so so talented. The amount of times I’ve burst into tears and been so terrified of riding my horse because of a bad fall is overwhelming. It happens to everyone.

[@emma_and_beauty]

Tasnks for spreading awarness about riding❤❤❤

[@Avesrides]

So true :( Also why do I see you everywhere lol

[@annemariemcloughlin2070]

I just had my first fall ever so I got back on and jumped it again and almost fell off again… I’m scared to ride her! ( it was not her fault at allll )

[@natashakate5687]

I am everywhere apparently 😂 And to the other person, getting back on after a fall can be really hard! About a year ago I had the worst accident ever. My OTTB had a freak spook when we were cantering and I had been zoned out and didn’t react fast enough, so I went off his side (he’s 16.2) and slammed into the ground hard. I fractured some ribs, and screwed up my left shoulder really bad. Like nerve damage and cramped muscle stuff. I was too dizzy to get back on so I just walked him around and the next day I forced myself to ride even though I felt like hell. I almost fell off again when he spooked in the same area but I made it through without stirrups and then burst into tears. It took me months to get over that accident and it wasn’t even my scariest fall! However, I’m still suffering from the injuries a year later so that sucks. Just always remember to get back on, and even though you’re scared, you’re not alone. In a way, you have to hold your horse’s “hand” (hoof) to help them get the confidence too!

[@natashakate5687]

and I didn’t know I had tiny fractures in my ribs until 6 months later 💀🤣

[@kropotkinnie]

Also important to say that not only can bad falls be confidence breaking, they can cause trauma and you can suffer from ptsd related to the event. It's a whole other beast than just confidence and it's okay to cry and feel afraid as you battle that.

[@hellotheresmallchild]

I completely agree, a little while ago I was trotting with my lesson horse, and she just started cantering out of the blue. (I’m fairly new to horseback riding.) It was my first time cantering and I wasn’t on a lunge line or anything- it was terrifying. Since then I’ve suffered a confidence loss and I’m even scared to trot with that specific lesson horse.

[@rgb181]

​@@hellotheresmallchildHappened to me but with a fall. The lesson horse they give me is pretty difficult: I'm learning as a young adult and she is pretty good for me because she's an expert horse, but has a bad temper on her worst days. She threw me on the sand every lesson for 3 weeks, and I spent months being terrified of her. Then I learned new things and progressed since then (with her) but I' scared of winter

[@corinneeaglebridge]

In late 2021 I had my first jumping lesson with a specific horse (I had jumped before and had been riding for about 6 years, just the first time jumping on this horse). He was quite green still (around 6 or 7 years old) and very eager to please. My instructor told me to give a bit more leg before the jump - he took it too enthusiastically and started galloping right before the jump, causing me to loose my balance. I fell and broke 2 vertebrae in my lower back. Luckily I didn’t end up paralyzed, but it was close. I’ve technically recovered fully, but I still have chronic pain. I haven’t ridden since, even though I keep telling myself I want to. There’s a block there. I don’t think enough people talk about PTSD in the equestrian world. It only sunk in for me at the end of 2023 - almost 2 years after the accident - how much trauma I still have from it, and now I’m working with my psychiatrist on finding a therapist. Every time I look up horse riding PTSD, I get articles about PTSD in horses or about using horse therapy for people with PTSD. Which is nice enough, but when the PTSD is caused by riding and the only things you can find are the positives of riding, it’s so very isolating

[@iris1315]

The trauma is not in the occasion, it is in the nervous system. I highly recommend trauma release by somatic Experiencing. Best to all of you!

[@andreathompson4295]

Meg,As a person who has taken years to get their confidence back you were somebody who I looked up too and used to gain the confidence back. You are a wonderful rider and just know this happens to everyone you are not alone

[@ridehorses6140]

Oh Meg, you are so brave! I look forward to seeing you move forward as we all know you are amazing!

[@C0y0te-0n-paws36]

I understand how this feel I lost my confidence and struggled to even go near my pony,I’m sure all/most equestrians have been there ❤

[@Izzy_horsecrazy101]

I lost my confidance but i learnt and got it back, get doing what you are doing! I believe in you, God bless you

[@rayavladovska9791]

Boy, do I FEEL you. It can be very tough. For me it helps to consciously remember that I started riding out of love for horses and nothing else, that me and my horse are PARTNERS and BOTH OF US are allowed to have bad days. One good day doesn't make you a good rider, but one bad day doesn't make you a bad rider either!

[@Ur-Local-Rat100]

Meg, you are such an amazing rider and because of your fall it has turned your riding the wrong way round, but just because of that, doesnt mean you should give up, we all ride different horses at one time, when i was in a riding school i felt so cool cantering round that arena 😅 but now i have my own pony to ride, i can see how different these two horses were, plus bear, jam and all the other horses wouldn’t be where they are right now if you didn’t own them. So you should know that how ever many accidents you have, how ever many times you feel like giving up, we will always be there to give you support ❤

[@absolutgemini24]

I believe in you! My heart literally aches to watch you struggle. Give yourself grace!!. I'm so happy you are seeking counseling as often after a traumatic event we can't help but fear all the things that could have happened. Challenge those thoughts and try and replace them with positive ones. You can overcome this Meg!!

[@So_tiredzzz]

I love how supportive the trainers were. U got this tho ❤

[@Moonlightsmagic]

I have to say, I lost my confidence a while back. Still have to gain some of my confidence back, Meg, I’ve been watching you for a bit. We both still have some learning to do. I got bolted off with and shattered my right elbow. I ride western, the trauma I still have from it is still holding onto the horn in a canter. And I’m just now starting to take away from that habit in a trot. I love you Meg, keep it up.

[@irenehe495]

Hey, I shattered my elbow too a few month ago when the lesson horse I was riding bolted. How is your arm now? Rehab for me has been really difficult but I’m hoping to get back into riding someday ❤

[@milly8048]

I'm so grateful that you have shared this with us. I think it is extremely helpful for us all to see an amazing rider like you have moments that we have. It is okay to have these times and, I have not gone through a fall as bad as yours was, but I understand what it is like to be absolutely in the moment, having a good time then all of a sudden something triggers us and we break down. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. We are all very grateful for you being there and sharing everything. Keep being amazing xx ❤

[@GM-yb7hp]

Och, my heart broke hearing this. I remember only too well trying to come back from a serious fall. You are a strong, capable woman, and you will get there in your own time

[@Gracie_Sugar]

Meg, you are one of the most talented riders I’ve EVER seen! And I get loosing confidence bc of a fall, I’m sure it’s happened to most of us equestrians! Your horse will be there for you and your trainer! We are all supporting you! You got this Meg!!!❤❤❤❤

[@DelaneyRed]

Meg, you have so much talent and i have watched you for so long and i know how much you love riding and jumping, i hate to see you like this and i feel really bad. you are so great at riding and are such a great horse mom. i love you so much and it will be ok.

[@abigailthehorselover]

I have just recently lost my confidence from falling off two bolting horses but the first time was quite bad because I blacked out and couldn’t remember much but I do remember that it hurt. I have just started late lessons on Monday to get my confidence back with just trotting poles and I will be cantering next week. I have gone through so many lessons of just crying and wanting to give up but my amazing trainer helped me get back into it after my wonderful 6 years of riding. You are an amazing rider so I know that if I can do it then you can xx.

[@horselover656]

Oh Meg. You are so amazing. Falls make things harder. Sometimes I haven't even fallen, its just been something stupid that I did, I feel like I don't wanna ride. Its a feeling that people get. Well done for getting back on a nd trying again. Now you are back to your old self, and congrats! Your foal is gorgeous

[@DaisyA310]

I had quite a bad fall in February, the horse spooked at a dog and took off jumping over a fence, i fell, and couldn’t breath, i had to sit there for a few minutes breathing and taking in what and just happened, My confidence has just finally started re-building and i’m starting to try get to where i was before the fall,I’m not the best with confidence and after something knocks it down it takes a while to get back up, now i know what to do if she spooked and hopefully i’ll keep it in mind. ❤ now i’ve even jumped bigger than i ever had before, and i hope you can improve like me and get your confidence back, and just know, even if it takes longer to get back on after the fall, you NEEd go get on or your confidence is never going to change. ❤❤❤ i hope this helped people who have recently fallen off and are trying to find more confidence in themselves meg you truly inspire me to ride ❤

[@mackenziebrubaker7472]

Horses 🐎 have such an amazing way of showing us what is deep down inside of us and helping us work through it.

[@monolyth462]

I remember when I watched my confidence start to shatter around horses. My first big horse starting bucking in the paddock without warning, without ever having done it before. Threw me clean off. I’ve never been so scared getting back on a horse in my life, and when he did it again after slowly building my confidence back at a pony club event, I broke down in tears. Felt like an idiot but I couldn’t help it. I found out the cause what a broken component in my saddle, pinching him quite badly, but I was still afraid. And it sucked. But people like you, pushing on through bad falls, showing me that it’s okay to be afraid and that it shouldn’t stop me, helped me figure it out. So one day I got back on, and I just started riding again. You are an incredible rider. Please don’t let any terrible fall, any scary encounter, tell you differently. You got this!

[@Hallies.Equines]

I’m so sorry that your in such a state, I had a bad fall on my pony yet I didn’t give up and neither will you! I have been watching you for months and your such a strong, brave and beautiful rider! Don’t give up and keep going! Your doing amazing ❤❤😊

[@bonniehanson9843]

I've felt it before. As an equestrian I know how it feels to be able to ride someone else's horse fine and then your just not be fine. I know you'll get through it ❤

[@SierraHammond-ic9bc]

This made me cry, I recently rode the most challenging mare I’ve ever known in a games class with advanced riders and beginners . I lost my confidence after she freaked out from a show off beginner cantering on her flank. Thank you.

[@grwmsbyme]

I felt the same today. I have been showing for the past 4 days and this weekend I fell of 2 days in a row in the same division. My horse would refuse at a jump and not go over. They put me down a division and he still refused and was rearing. I felt like couldn’t do it so I just was done. Please don’t loose your confidence I know I’m really late to post this but just don’t give up❤❤❤

[@animallover7009]

Meg. You can do this I believe in you, you are an amazing rider and you can push through this

[@doubleglazedwindow5036]

This helped me so much. I thought I was the only one going through setting like this. Thank you for being open and honest about it. I hope you get your confidence back x

[@dlflin3492]

This video was a tremendous help to me. Seeing that it truly happens to others was heartbreaking to watch because I have absolutely experienced the same crushing loss of self-confidence. Seeing you go through it, sharing it, helped change my mindset and begin to recover. I wish with all my heart your confidence returns in spades. I only wish that I had had the supportive and knowledgeable people around me that you do. Best wishes and thanks for your honesty.

[@S_P_1999]

My heart breaks seeing this, so relatable! I think every equestrian has gone through a pass like this. Don't give up, you are doing an absolutely fine job riding!

[@Paulinas957]

Seeing people cry makes me cry too❤

[@groominator-magneticequato7195]

Thai is so many people with unaddressed trauma~fear to whatever degree go through when untreated. Kudos and support to you! So easy to just sweep it away, but it never goes until you address it.

[@sum_kat_animates6047]

I used to always get told I had great confidence, but recently at my last barn my confidence was either great or downright terrible. We did leave that barn for several reasons and somehow I was more confident riding a trail riding horse a month after that than I have been on horses I've known for years. Thank you for posting this and showing people one of the many realities of actual horse riding. Confidence can make or break it, and I stand by that completely.

[@eliskadolejsi]

Meg, u can do this! We are here for you❤. I too lost my confidence riding 2 years ago after really bad fall of my own mare I raised. Didn't want to ride her for months, it takes time and a lot of trust building . I can tell I still don't feel confortiblle riding through some places, but trying to overstep this slowly. Send love, be safe. You got this!!❤❤

[@punkiepunkpunk681]

i have been like that too, but everything you lose is a step you take

[@HannaMees]

You can do this Meg!! ❤ The amount of times I’ve felt like giving up is more than I can count. You are such a good rider!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@YOUCANTSAYNOTHING1]

Meg, you are a amazing, remember a fall happens to everyone. Also, ur on a big beast! Controlling it going over fences ! Yes falls are very confidence knocking love u meg!.😊

[@simonmasson7923]

Meg we all suffer with self confidence in our lives but I have to applaud you for sharing your experience. After all “It’s ok to not be ok”

[@isabel_equestrian113]

I know how you feel, I can’t count the number of times that I have had breakdowns while riding, just remember that you are so talented and love your sport and your horses I love your channel and it breaks my heart to see you like this.

[@Abi-Grey8]

I still lack confidence and I hate it. I also struggle to learn things so that doesn’t help with my confidence.

[@lovedtofcuk]

You CAN do it girl!!!! My mum lost lots of confidence and never riden a horse after the horse nearly knocked her off the edge of a cliff But im riding a horse now to show her that she can try again❤

[@hollychimchimjams8682]

Oh dear I know exactly how that feels. I lost my confidence in riding and unfortunately unlike you I stopped riding altogether so you did so great by continuing. I hope one day I can back into riding again. I miss it so much.❤

[@livingahorselife8485]

I have lost my confidence and it’s hard work but never give up and you have your instructor too / friend

[@lisabadger3399]

Bless you, Meg. ❤

[@livewithmanon6443]

I feel this, you don't even realise how low your confidence is until you break

[@topperhatschire]

You are still so young Meg, and every day you're growing and learning. Look at how far you've come! And how far you will go

[@Neivex-w3c]

Awww Meg keep looking up you’ll find that spark again your so amazing everyone has and falls and I know it’s so so hard all equestrians go and have been through push through this you can do this 100000% your so strong and brave xxx

[@ChernobylObsidian]

I AM SO BEYOND PROUD OF YOU!!! It is so important to see these moments and then grow from them. It makes next time easier. I am so confident in you and your horses are there with you as well. You are an amazing individual and we need you to keep on. keep your beautiful head held high. ❤ So, so much love.

[@themadmaddog]

This happens countless times to everyone, riding is such a complicated and difficult sport not only physically but also mentally. Just remember to always get back up and even if it takes months to build up your confidence slowly it’s so important to keep moving because loss of confidence is temporary I promise

[@riderideride1]

This happens to all equestrians! We believe in u Meg! I’m like this too , fine on any other horse but when I get on storm I have a breakdown ❤

[@elliegrassclawsso641]

You're so talented! I understand how this feels., I fell off of a horse really badly into a jump and I could've broke my back. From then, I hadn't rode for almost 2 YEARS without crying and losing my confidence, but I found a horse that could help gain my confidence. If that Stallion really helps you, I recommend riding them more to goin your confidence back up ( If you can) Otherwise I recommend going over lower jumps to begin trusting your horse again. Meg, you're amazing, I know you can get through this. You're awesome! I look up to you and I know you can get through this!

[@jehyux]

this exact thing happened to me. i had a bad fall resulting me in the hospital and before that i already had no confidence. ofc after the fall i lost even more confidence and started to enjoy riding less and less. im on a break right now bc it got too much and i wasn't enjoying what i was doing anymore. you're so strong for wanting to build your confidence back up

[@jenbrixton6834]

Meg your a beautiful rider, you will get there but take it slow and steady, you have lovely and supportive people around you, ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@feather314]

This comforts me that I’m not the only one that does this

[@Elliediscobeach]

Meg you can do this never give up on your dream and you can do better then I can and I'm a level 4 riding school

[@k_78x]

´Never give up if the horse doesnt give up on you´

[@horsey_girl44]

You are so talented and don't give up. Your horses trust you and they believe that both you and your horses can do it. Never ever give up

[@aleksa-eq]

We’re right here by you girlie ❤

[@amandaburnham8626]

This happens to everyone. It looks different for everyone. For me, every time I get on the mounting block I have so much anxiety that it takes me ages to mount. I have to talk to my boy, remind myself that I'm a good rider and that we've never had a issue mounting or riding. I rescued my horse last March after not riding for 15 years. My issues probably stem to my huge riding gap. I hope that you overcome your self doubt ❤

[@savadove]

Love this, it's real and it shows how emotional this can be and that's such a good thing! You got this ❤

[@oliviasmith565]

We are all so proud of u Meg and I hope you get your confidence back soon ❤️

[@Preppy423]

Yes.. i Lost mine in the Summer in the woods and now I’m so scared to go in the woods I know how it feels and I felt like I couldn’t ride my own horse 🐴 but yea I’m sorry 😞

[@chickennugget188]

I lost my confidence once I started barrel racing but you got this believe in your self you got this.❤

[@THApupies]

Just keep going dont give up we all are here for you

[@Cheese_chip3]

This happened to me every day when I started riding but I learned that no one is ever perfect

[@Yourasigma]

Meg you are the most beautiful woman in the world and I just want you to know always be confident your amazing at jumping😊

[@Horse_girl4life]

Hey you’re not the only one three months ago I had a concussion and I haven’t been able to get my confidence back but a couple days ago I did so I know you can do this God is with you

[@ASCooking28]

Meg you are soo amazing, losing confidence happens to everyone. Just remember one day you will at the top with your new horse thinking of that day laughing.

[@purple_wolf9685]

I have got bit and bad memories of horses but I won't stop riding, I believe that it will be better the more you train.❤❤

[@starbeam5497]

I understand you so much, i had a bad fall a year ago and broke my arm, i used to jump so well, i started riding again recently and i was able to jump very small cross poles, though my last lesson i had a horse that had the exact same canter as the pony that i was riding when i broke my arm ( it was also a similar jump) this brang back so much PTSD that I ( not the pony) forced refused the jump. I could both comprehend why i couldnt ride anymore and was so angry at my self. I cried every hour of the day and when somone asked me “whats wrong” i could never explain bc it sound so silly “i couldnt jump my pony” and people never want the full story so i always shorten it and it sounds like such a stupid reason to be sad

[@Lolomggg]

I know how you feel. There have been so many times I burst into tears while riding, it can be scary! And Meg you should know your so good at what you do and I hope you only get better! ❤

[@FilmedByEllss]

Meg we all have bad days,today I hade a bad lesson and started to just freeze, I rode a new horse and it was raining,so it was vvvvveryy spooky😂so he tried to bolt away on me and I almost fell off😢Don’t let it get to u, ur an amazing Rider!❤

[@adrianna_eq]

I’m struggling with this aswell, anytime I jump I built a habit of my leg sliding back and is causing me to almost fall off every time. I feel like I suck at riding cause every one else jumps it a lot better then me, i always want to cry after every lesson bc of it 😞

[@robloxofcorgi9438]

You are awesome, I had a fall a month ago and I almost broke my finger and I lost all my confident and took me another month to get my confidence back ❤❤❤ so it ok you are good, talented and amazing❤

[@TM.BarrelRacing.signedoff]

This happens to me almost every time I do something wrong.😭😭 I feel your pain

[@irishfireclaw]

I had a lot of falls when I rode, I started around the age of 7 and I fell (lack of good trainers) but I got back on the horse, the fact that you’re jumping on the horse you fell and are scared of it is amazing, you’re building your confidence back and while it’s a slow process, it can lead to fantastic results

[@lorynico398]

Hang in there. You are good. Just because you have a bad day or days, you got this. I know it.s hard, it can get really shitty, i know, been there, loosing my confidence so quickly (in general) ... but good days are coming and you get your confidence back🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰 you just have to relax on your own horses and start new, with small steps, until you gain your confidence ridding your own horses. It seems that is the issue at this point. They do feel you and your heart rate and they can be anxious if you are 😢 don.t let things bubble up (in general), it does you no damn good. You CAN ride and YOU can do ANYTHING you set your mind to !!! Good luck and hopefully we.ll see good news from you soon 🤗🥰Never forget: you are not alone 🤗🥰 hugs and take care.

[@gracedixonxo]

i lost all confidence in horse riding after i fell of and almost broke my neck i had a massive bruise on the back of my neck and one right on my arm and i tried starting again and i really just couldnt bring myself to it im just scared i went for 3 weeks and almost fell of again belive me i was so scared but i did give up which i really shouldnt of and thats one thing to say and ur so talented and please dont do what i did!

[@BrookeRose_eventing]

when i lost my confidence i couldn’t even walk i couldn’t trot or walk over a pole, when ur confidence starting building up it helped me❤ ur the reason i am still riding ur the reason i love riding i am been looking at you for almost 2 years learning and loving how u are❤ your my idol and i want to do grassroots some day js like you, and maybe be meet❤❤❤ i love u meg❤😙🫶🏼

[@Coffee_Addict]

My dad always used to say that i couldn't ride and that i was to scared to ride (he doesn't ride, has no experience riding horses) cause my horse could get really scared and i could suddenly take off in a sprint, so i had a hard time trusting her and daring to ride her alone. I've trained with her and she gained so much confidence which build a really strong bond of trust. Sadly that horse has passed away in 2020, i got a new horse in 2021 but i've been struggling, i do not have the same trust (yet) as i had with my old horse, i can get really nervous and scared when i feel him tense up even a little bit which ofc is a declining proces.. I've broken down multiple times infront of my mom saying i can't ride that i am to scared, saying everything my dad had made me believe. I never saw this doubt by my mom or other riders around me. Seeing your experience made me really emotional, cause i know exactly what you're going through. It's nice to know that i am not the only one, thank you so much for sharing this. I too am working on my confidence, you're not on this journey alone, we're here too.

[@Kkayla_fox]

Ty so much you helped hi had a terrible fall as-well and-now you made me confident

[@clairechair9410]

Meg u are like literally the best rider out there you can power through and I know u can

[@kayoliver5530]

I know exactly how this feels, but for a different reason. I suffered 2 acute strokes song my left arm wing leg are extremely weak, I got back on my horse for the first time this week while my trainer had heron a lead rope, I Broke down from being so anyways, even though I trust my mare completely., having a bar fall had also knocked my confidence in the past & it took me months of hard work but I got there don't I have no doubt that a talented rider as you will get there too, stay strong and trust your muscle memory and don't hold it in letting the emotion out like you do in this video is so hard but I believe it's really important to getting your confidence! ❤

[@Equestrian_Vids]

Horse riding is so hard mentally, dont ever feel like you can't do it. Don't give up.

[@neetianddubai]

You are so talented even the best of us will have confidence knocks but we have people around us who will help I wish you the best!

[@JTNvm]

Thank you very much for sharing this. I'm going through something similar now. I had a fall off a spicy little pony I'd bee riding confidently all winter, and now I'm almost in tears at the thought of getting on her. It wasn't even a bad fall. I know I'll get over it, though. One day at a time.

[@SuzannePage-Smith]

Marley is a star like the rest of other horses and Meg you will get there keep working hard you will get there never give UP

[@kar3nna]

i had a bad fall around a year ago, but i still had to go to this camp. i was cantering and lost control, i lost all of my confidence. but, when i went there i didnt want to ride and i was on the edge of tears, but once i started riding and trotting/cantering again slowly i got my confidence back! you can do this!!

[@xolitaire]

The problem is that this can turn into a spiral. You as a rider loose your confidence and get nervous, which in turn makes your horse nervous. I've been through that and it took a long time to find balance again

[@jessturner1]

I hated loosing my confidence. Took me 3 months to ride again. Luckily I had a lesson already booked and wasn't able to cancel. So I was kinda thrown into ridng even though I was petrified I'd have the same horrible fall again. I know it's hard Meg but we all go through this, it's normal you WILL got your confidence back ❤

[@OliverandAverie858]

It’s ok❤ I used to get really excited to jump but back in July I had a really bad fall after my pony spooked when we landed the jump and the stirrup slammed into the back of my neck underneath the helmet, and my ankle got caught in the other stirrup then over time I got less nervous. But after another fall in January when my pony refused a jump and went flying and completely totaled my arm I lost it again. Just know things take time and will get better

[@IRJ07]

I go through this too. One minute I'm jumping a horse I've never seen before, and the second I can't even get the stride righ on my own horse…

[@chelsytuplin8036]

I have fallen of the same horse four times and I thought I would have fear getting back on the horse. But I learned that you take baby steps do some ground work and do some grooming. And ride slowly and when you feel comfortable. And what help me is that a close friend or your riding coach can help too.

[@demi_brooke30]

This is so amazing we are all so proud of you meg your a gorgeous rider xx

[@laurelcook9078]

I’m in the same boat, just work your way up! Don’t rush into something you are afraid to do.

[@janewilson7092]

I've lost my confidence twice and I know its hard to get back.❤❤ Don't give up😊

[@Western_Babe]

I hope you are doing better now!! You are an amazing rider and influencer.

[@darlenewilliams4057]

The fear eats at you and it’s hard to gain it back. Just find a horse that you can trust to build it back again. Your doing great

[@equestrianmaci6659]

Well you thought me something and you learned something. And you are an awesome rider Meg!

[@laurenhall1214]

We are all so proud off you Meg.

[@alyxidy]

I recently had a bad fall about a month ago now I fell and the horse ran over me and stepped on my ribs. I was so lucky to come out with just some bruises but the experience was so traumatizing I couldn't breathe and I actually thought I was going to die that day. I went and rode a week later on a different horse and he took off in a full gallop out of nowhere, I managed to stay on but had a full blown panic attack while still on the horse with no one around. I went back the same day and just arriving at the barn I had a panic attack just looking at the place. I'm starting to get my confidence back thank God but I still have moments of just fear thinking back to the fall. You should be so proud of yourself just getting back on, that's all it takes just getting back on is good enough, one step at a time. 💜

[@pferdefreundin9679]

I've had an extremely bad fall while jumping as well, since then I could not jump anymore and I still can't. I hope that anyone reading this won't give up whatever happens❤