I'm scared. I'm scared of everything.?

These people who are commenting do not know what they are talking about, and are just being rude. I would be afraid to get back on my horse, even though I trust him. I have never fallen off and he has never hurt me, but he has bucked a few times and made me a little nervous. These people are not in your position, so they need to quit judging you. I would try just feeding and petting him and giving him treats and get the trust back. Then I would get back on and have someone lead me. Then, I would start getting back into riding on my own. Just try and shake it off and keep moving.

No matter how bad the fall you always have to get back on. Even if you just sit on your horse for a few minutes. Not getting back on the moment it happened is why your now having problems with fear. Every time i fell off i was forced back on, now it just comes naturally. The fall is only as back as you make it. Last year my horse launched me into a wall, a hit my head of a beam and scratched the crap out of my back (i still have the scars), and I happily got back on.

All you can do now is just build up your courage. Spent time brushing your horse, or doing ground work (once your horse isnt lame, and your use to your cast). Then your cast is off, get back on.

Great gazoo, you piss me off so much. Anyway - I know how you feel. A while back I was bucked off a bolting horse and broke my ankle. At first I was scared, and it was hard going out to see him with crutches. I always had to have someone walk him for me, pick his feet, everything - it was pretty downing. When I could finally walk again (with an aircast) it was the best thing that had happened to me. Our bond became strongdr then ever. Yes I was nervous at first, and I only rode western on trail rides in fear of this happening again. But I worked my confidence up until I was even better then before! Dont be afraid to see her,she did nrothing wrong. At least keep her on a normal visiting scedule so that you can maintain your bond and work up your confidence for when its time to ride again, you will be just fine!

Yuk. I had the same problem though it was my pony, he kicked me and I put my arm up to protect my head and he broke it in two places!

Obviously there is little you can do now, apart from groom her (but get someone else to pick her feet up) and perhaps take her for walks on a bridle. When your arm feels a little better you could try some ground training in an arena or small space.

When you get back to riding I would strongly advise getting a few lunge lessons to regain your seat and confidence.

Remember, unless this climbing under fences is a regular habit, it was probably a one off. You are probably still in shock, but it will get easier.

You are reading into this WAY too much. Your horse is not 'disappointed' in you, your horse is not angry, she probably hasn't even thought about the fact that you fell off since like 5 minutes after you hit the dirt. Suck it up and go to the barn. Pretend like everything is normal, do anything that you'd do with her if you hadn't fallen. Lunge her, groom her, hand graze her, etc.

Also, why can't you just get on her and walk around? Obviously I'm no doctor, but I wouldn't not ride just because of a broken arm. Even if I had to be led, or even if I just jumped on while she grazed.

yes ive been there.a racehorse took off with me at an out of control gallop back to the yard. I bailed right before the concrete and he ran over me. Stepping on my legs and spine. Running onto the concrete and skipping falling severely injuring himself as well. Yes i was **** scared. But my dad was there and he told me that these things happen and i have to stop crying right now and suck it up. I immediatly had to get on another horse and trot it around. It sounds like meanness but it wasnt. The whole thing was freakin traumatic(i saw the concrete and was certain that my time has come) if i wasnt forced to get back on i wouldnt have gotten over it like i did. After the hairline fracture healed in my spine i was riding fulltime. Go see ur horse . Go work with her. Thats your responsibility.

If she is used to seeing you regularly, she will like to have a visit from you now. Just bring her some treats and spend time brushing her. (I would really want to see her to check out her injuries if she were my horse) Those are your starting points. Just go see her. So what if you are nervous? Will she hold it against you? No. It will do both of you good. Then, just start spending more and more time and when you are healed , start with ground work, then when you feel right, start at a walk and do circles, stops, etc to regain confidence. It takes time, but just go slow and it will come back to you.

Best of luck

Cowboy up. Just because your arm's in a cast, why couldn't you groom and at least feed your horse. Don't look for pity. Use this as a learning experience, and if you really live2ride4ever you'll be back in the saddle in no time. If it's just a cool name you thought up, then I guess your riding days are over.

My mare threw me into a fence... I broke my thumb, didn't know it and kept riding.

I fell of my mare and broke my foot... I could hardly get back on her, but I did.. and I kept going (I ended up going to the hospital after I was done riding but at least I kept going!)

I was trying to get my mare used to the trails when she spooked, slammed me into a tree then dragged me till I let go... as soon as I caught her we tried again.

My mare has bucked reared and even kicked me but never have I ever gave up..

My mare and I work together, we try until we succeed, and I think that's what you need to learn to do.

When at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Don't give up..

Go see her with your friend. That way you can just watch your friend and what she is doing, and see how your horse behaves. Good luck about this situation.