Absolutely bricking it!

well.. on saturday i stewarded my first shire horse show i absolutely loved it. i was in charge of the rope on the ring so opening and closing it, when the horses are coming into the ring and out, telling people to mind their backs as the horses come through. either way i had a brilliant time and im learning who is who now and all the horses names and who is winning what

but.. on the 11th of august we are off to manifold show, and im going to my friends on the 10th as she's working and ive been roped into helping her mum get the two mares and foals ready. i have no problem with this, i love getting them ready

im bricking it because ive got a feeling im going to be asked to go in the ring with one.. i may not but if their other handler is at work, then i may have to go in as they are all in the same classes. im so scared! i may not even be asked to handle one, but if i do, what happens if it all goes wrong?
im not fussed about being trodden on, ive already had all that, my worry is if they rear up or kick off or something and i cant keep hold of them! eeek im such a wimp!
people keep telling me im fine, but im ridiculously nervous, i know they shouldnt kick off, theyre placid and soft as anything, there's still that niggling thought in the back of my head though

You will be fine! Stop being a pansey hahaha. Remember, elbows in ribs!

i know i know, im scared of falling on my face in front of everyone! its like when i showed the dogs for the first time, 2 seconds before i went in i needed a wee haha!

Very envious, but know how much you'll be enjoying this! You'll be fine, just have faith!

thanks luke im nervous, and i might not even be going in the ring yet and im a wreck got to get a decent outfit to wear too! god didnt even think of that!

Off to the joules website we go!

that site kills me every time i go on there ive already got some grey tweed jodhpurs i can wear, just need a jacket, could always wear my purple dog show one.

Don't worry. Are the mares used to being shown. If so they will be fine and therefore so will you.

You'll have a ball and please please try to get some pics for us xx

the mares are used to it yes, one can be a bit temperamental but i wont be given her

yes i will try and get some pictures for you all.

Man up, you'll be fine if you get to have a go!!

Is it shires you'll be showing!?