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Should you do something despite being frightened/scared?
Back when I was a teen I was really into horses so began learning to ride at a riding school for a couple of years. I got up to jumping small jumps before I fell off and never wanted to go on a horse again (I did but after a couple of lessons post to falling off I stopped going)
Even though I considered myself as an intermediate at riding I was still so nervous around horses!
Although I felt pretty confident riding, I would be really scared if anything went wrong (spooking, bolting etc) and even more nervous of being around the horse when I wasn't say on top of it.
Recently we made some friends with horses and I decided to have a little go - they all said I was a great rider but perhaps they were just being kind. ( just trotting and some canter)
But even so I come away feeling great and love the idea of horses and riding .
But I'm still so nervous around horses, when they back up I panic etc.
can anyone give me any advice what to do?
I'm just so cautious at the damage they can do.. But I love riding and horses.
3 Answers
- megLv 56 years ago
It almost sounds like you where never taught how to act around a horse. You say you rode at a riding school, how much did you actually do with the horse? did you just ride?
I'd just explain to your new friends that you are really interested in horses but that you're nervous and just need some tips and advice on what to do/when etc. i bet they'd be more than willing to help you! I suggest learning some basic Behaviour and body language..if you can essentially 'read' how the horse is feeling and watch what it is telling you they typically give warning signs before they react, if you know what to watch for you'll be able to prepare yourself if the horse besides to bolt, buck etc.
- Water loggedLv 56 years ago
Respect and proper fear of an animal is always appropriate. A horse can hurt you, and while you can have fun with them and enjoy them, it is best to be aware of them. Carelessness around an animal is dangerous to both human and animal. Caution is not bad, and yes it is good to do something despite being fearful as conquering fears is better than hiding from them.
- BuzzyBeeLv 76 years ago
If you are scared of them spooking, you won't enjoy riding. They are timid animals. I think it's possible to live a full life without horseback riding. Kind of a first world problem.
