Sitemaps

I dont feel like Im a good rider2007-11-24 21:16:36

I've been riding horses for five years but I don't feel like I'm any good. The highest I've jumped is 2 feet 9 inches and I know how to canter but I get really self conscious when I'm riding in a group with people who are better than me. I have low self esteem. I'm just wondering from what I've told you do you think I'm a good horse back rider?

Answers:

Everyone gets insecure everyonce in awhile but it sounds to me like you are good. I mean, I've never seen you ride but jumping 2'9 is nothing a beginner can do, thats for sure!

---

I haven't seen you ride. How long you ride or how high you jump doesn't tell you if you're good! I'de been around horses my whole life, and it still took me 3 years before I would get on a horse that was bigger then 14 hands(I had to, I was almost 5'4). It took a long time and alot of ground work before I could trust the horse. It's how well you can communicate to the horse. If you understand that, then tell me how good of a rider you think you are now.

---

If you know the basics then your a good rider. Are you riding english, keeping heels down, shoulders straight, holding the halter right? Ive been riding for 8 years, and you just have to push yourself. Go for 3 ft next too, then go up to 4. You need to get over the self conscience issues. People ride differently, doesnt mean your way is any better or worse. Just be confident up there, and try and look as good and professional as you can.

---

Look: everyone, from their first minute on a horse, to their 50th year riding, makes mistakes, and its ok, because we have to have something to learn from! When you start to feel self conscious, then maybe start doing something you are really sure off. like maybe your posting is really good, or you have a perfect two-point. think about what you do know and what you can do. and remember that your horse wouldn't have you on his back if you were a bad rider.