second time lucky

[snakes1989]

hi ive had about 10-15 lessons but due to injury i had to stop but i want to start up again i went to my old rd and they all remeberd me which was good lol but ive kinda lost my confidence but i remeber the basics ie sqeeze, kick pull to stop etc but the meds im on to keep me fightin fit has a side efect that makes my eyes kinda squint thingie but i have a dif meds to counter act them but im kinda scard/embaressed to say. so how would you go about telling them about it and i dont want them to think im a kinda freak if you know what i mean.
many thanks geoff

[Gemsluvshorsesx]

Hey,

Ive also had to take time out for medical reasons, surgery etc.

You need to be honest with them, for your own safety, more than anything. Dont be embarassed, why should you be? If you tell them now, then you won't get any awkward situations later on. If you've lost abit of confidence you need to tell them this too, they will understand if its worth going there to ride! If they dont understand, then find another school who does. They wont think you are a freak either, if people are worth knowing, then they should understand. I wouldnt waste time worrying about it, when you could be having a great time getting back into riding.

But yeah, honesty is the best policy, just explain your situation, whats gone on etc, that youve lost some confidence etc. Hopefully they will help you find a suitable horse to help you back into riding. And if you dont feel comfortable at that particular stables, dont be disheartened, find another school which suits Your needs.

Best of luck

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