Fear of jumping after falling off with concussion

It sounds completely natural that you have become scared after an accident like that. Fear is one of the trickiest things for us in horse sport to deal with, because we handle large flight animals and accidents happen often. A small dose of fear, which is really respect, is something we need to carry with us.

We often think we have to get rid of the fear in order to do what we want. The truth is that we usually have to do the thing that frightens us, in small steps and gradually, for the fear to fade. Having a trainer for support is a good idea, someone who helps you challenge the frightening scenarios bit by bit.

Remember too that you need to give yourself time. You will feel more and more trust again, but it often takes a little patience and being kind to yourself along the way ❤️