
20/07/2025
It’s been a little quiet on here lately, so here’s why…
Almost 12 weeks ago, I had not one but two falls off Albany within a week. To some, that might not sound like a big deal—but for me, it completely shattered my confidence. Both Albany and I lost trust in each other. We stopped working as a team and instead just existed beside one another—nervous, unsure, and disconnected.
So, for the past 12 weeks, we’ve been focusing on rebuilding that trust from the ground up. Today, we finally had a breakthrough. For the first time since my fall, I truly felt like we were back on the same page. Albany was happy to leave his paddock mates and genuinely wanted to engage with me during our groundwork. It felt like I finally had my horse back.
The moral of the story? It’s not about how fast you get there or ticking off milestones—it’s about the journey, the small wins, and learning to listen to your horse (and yourself) along the way.