Nervous in canter after an accident

Hello!

I understand that you feel nervous and find cantering your share horse unpleasant. It is important that you avoid situations that feel unsafe or could become dangerous.

Here are a few tips:

1. Ride with company. The horse may settle in company, and we riders also tend to relax when we are not out on our own.
2. Do not canter out hacking until you feel fully in control. You can exercise a horse in plenty of ways without cantering. Riding through woodland, for example, is good for the horse because it has to pick its feet up and work on its coordination, and it improves balance, fitness and your communication.
3. Work with a trainer to develop your riding and improve the communication between you and the horse. Many different problems can be resolved by polishing the basics. As your riding comes on in the arena or school, you can then carry that confidence and experience out on a hack.

Good luck, and do ask again if you would like more tips or if anything is unclear!

//Malin🦄