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[FirenLady]

I think I've been put up a group in my riding lesson Last week got a call asked if I could go at 6.30 instead of 7 which is the class where they do scary things.

It was so much fun. We did some jumping which I hadn't done any of in agggeeeeees. (Fires had a bit of stiffness in his back and the psyio said no jumpin for the time being). Then the instructor put it up to about 2ft 3" spread (which is scary for me) and she said "Everyone happy with that". The lady in front of me said "not really but I'll give it a go anyway". Which I thought was a good positive attitude and thought I'd have a go to. Geronamo jumped it sooooooo well (he is such a crackin little horse) I really enjoyed it and I think it may have lit a little fire for me.

So my new found attitude is...Its only a jump and its a staionary thing, therefore it can't hurt you. So don't be a wimp and give it a go. Hopefully it'll work ;D can't wait till I'm aloud to start jumping Fire again ;D Although he's got more attitude and opinions than Geronamo. hee hee

She booked me in for the same time next week too! I'm sooo pleased I'd been feeling really flat with my riding. I've only been hacking Fire steady for month or so and haven't been able to go very far because everyones been shooting or the ground has been hard/ or incrediable muddy. I was gonna stop having lessons cause I felt I wasn't learning so much in them and the weather was bad. In winter I always think maybe I'll give up riding and do something safe/not so bitterly cold. This has got me going again though

Roll on Spring!

[fleabitten]

Good for you! I think I would be crapping myself - we dont do spreads in any of our lessons for some reason although we do do 80cm uprights sometimes (highest ive ever done - very scary!).

Just wondering - is your lesson 1 hour - you said 6.30 instead of 7 and i was just wondering. Does your RS have lessons on at the same time in separate arenas?

[brigadier]

thats a great boost for you-well done!

[fimacg]

brilliant, glad they have managed to inspire you and get you fired up again, but I know what you mean about winter...

And you will have more confidence when you start to jump fire, will they let you take him up to the RS to join in the lessons when all fit and well again?

[Becca]

Ooo go you! thats excellent what a confidence boost being put up!

[ceej]

brilliant - just what you need...bitesize chunks...confidence on another horse, then confidence on fire - you'll be back at a show in nooo time!

and what a cool name, Geronamo!!!

[haffyfan]

Thats brilliant, I was going to ask the same as Fi about taking Fire when he's up to it?

[racaille]

That's great! ;D A big confidence boost and re-motivator ;D

[kitcat]

Well done you ;D It's a great feeling when a lesson goes well.

[FirenLady]

I am really enjoying my lessons. I was soooo nervous when I started I was almost shaking as I got on at the first one. It's been such a long time since I'd ridden anything but Fire. I've found that they've helped me with Fire too ;D

Flea lessons are all half hour, there usually an intense 1/2 hour! Its all most riding schools in the area offer, There is one that does an hour lesson but I wouldn't be happy with the care of the horses there. (my farrier used to be thiers but left because his warnings went unheeded!)

I was a little nervous Thurs night and was worried that I might be little fish in big pond, but we got on ok.

I don't think Fire would behave very well if I took him for a lesson, I think it would be a good hour of riding before I'd get any sense out of him! All that exciting stuff to look at.... The riding instructor we've had past coupla weeks is like a tempory one and she is brilliant. I think she does freelance so I think I'll probably look into that in the Spring. I def wanna get some lessons on him.

Geronamo is awesome name, I was really appehensive being told after my first lesson I was gonna be riding an ex racehorse called Geronamo, but he's such a Gem! things like when were cantering to the rear of the ride, he'll watch the horse in front and when they get to the back hes off, and when we get to the back he stops. bless him.