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Hi, as an equestrian I have had problems with my confidence. It is very easy to compare yourself to your peers while riding. I made this forum so anyone who is feeling down, lost their confidence, or anything else on your mind, can talk about it. I have found this to really help. So please feel free to talk to us about your problems and worries, or respond to people and help them. Thank you guys so much default smiley :)
HORSEGIRL
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Thanks for this!
MOOMOO
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I was super SUPER down about my riding, about the horse, about how I was doing about just everything. I wasn't feeling like I was progressing at all.

I'd been complaining about it to a friend for a while. They finally told me "So quit."

It was a heck of a shock tactic but it worked. I was so taken aback by the suggestion that I realized how much of riding I actually did enjoy and I've been going ever since. I even laugh as my instructor says I have the best attitude of any of her students even when I'm annoyed or frustrated.

I'm not saying this will work for everyone but remember you do this for yourself and for fun.
miketg
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