I have another riding lesson today - although i do have a lot of nervousness and fear - and i tell my riding instructor - he says it isn't obvious and i am improving... i have been riding for over 10 years now! I asked last time if i would ever be fearless on the horse and he said he didn't think so... its not in my genes and unfortunately i believe it... i have been doing good and i feel it helps me riding my other horse. Last time he did challenge me by having me canter over some poles - i did good one way - but the other - not as well. I (and the horse have a difficulty going that one - and coinsidentally my other horse the same direction)