I, too, had a bad fall from my horse in 1991. I broke both arms. For months
I had dreams of falling. ( Waking up just before I hit bottom) It was very
scary getting back on again. I remained in the security of an enclosed ring
until I started feeling more secure. I also rode with a cotton rope (a short
lead rope) tied around my horse's neck when I rode. It gave me an extra
place to grab if I felt I needed it. Doug Lietzke produces some very good
tapes on sports psychology to help also. He has one called "Fearless Riding"
- Gain confidence, reduce anxiety, increase performance. It might be worth
trying. I wish you success whatever you decide to do. I just couldn't give
up riding. I'm an addict.
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