Alright, well I had a bad experience loping, and now I'm always nervous whenever I go to try it again. I used to LOVE it, and jump to do it, whenever I had the chance. But, now I always hesitate. My fears are starting to die away, but I'm afraid that my horse will get out of control the next time I lope.: (
Try it on the lunge, and when your confidence gains you could try it in an enclosed areena, or first get an experienced rider to do it ..
also try to be positive push those bad thoughts away and think no. i can do this i beleive in my horse ect. just make it up, it helps.
have some one you trust with you for encouragment. wear a helmet and a body protector.
i hope you get your confidence back. it the worst when you lose it - i know, i have many times:)
Prayer, concentration, remember you did it before .. you can do it again.
