Aw thanks everyone. Funnily enough I hack out withthe old bomb proof horse I used to loan! (on my pic - i haven't updated with a newpic yet!) - she is very reassuring to be around. My sister is into NH and has given me a few tips about groundwork/building up trust. And yes, I think it is important to say "NO" if you dont feel comofortable doing something (like hacking out in large groups with unreliable horses) even at the risk of upsetting people!

Thanks guys

I would initially go out with others while you get to know her and build your s and her confidence up. When you start venturing out on your own maybe take a friend/mum or someone on a bike with you! Coco used to be nervous on his own but would follow mum on the bike past anything scary!!!  Even if it just builds your confidence it will help her as well - she needs to feel that you feel happy and safe and confident to give her the confidence to enjoy it! Also I totally agree with Kirsty, sing or chit chat! I talk utter pants to Coco when we are out on a hack and if we come across soemthing he's unsure of I tell him its ok and mummy wont let it get him. When we go past it I tell him how good he is and afterwards I tell him how brave he is and how proud I am of him! The walkers and people that come past me on a hack think I am completely nuts but Coco loves it and arches his neck as if to say 'yes I was brave wasn't I!!!' he loves a reassuring scratch on his withers when he's nervous as well!!! Oh and dont forget to enjoy it!

just take it nice and slow.

dont do anything you dont feel comfortable with.

and if you feel she has had enough taker her home.

maybe hack out with a bomb proof horse