First off, get stirups.

Second, do not allow him to eat the grass. I know it's REALLY hard not to, but you gotta hold on tight and not give in. Personally if he were my horse I would stop trying to compete and start over learning how to walk without eating. Start by walking down trails (use a bit on him). Do not allow him to eat anything. it may take awile depening on how much you do it. Eventaully work up to cantering, again, do not allow him to eat anything.


I hope you are feeling better, so sorry you hit your hip again
it's the law of nature thouhg, if something is hurt you are going to hit it

Ashley