Getting slightly excited here but I'm hoping I might be able to get a horse again! Got DD (7) a pony about 6 months ago and its going well but I would like to be able to hack out with her on a leading rein. We keep the pony on a farm and there is no schooling facilities, just hacking and I think DD would progress further if it didn't rely on my walking/running! Also being around the pony has been great and reminded me how much fun horse stuff is .
So today I went for a hack at a local riding school and have booked a lesson next week. I have ridden a lot but not for at least 15 years and I mainly want to check that my back, which I've had some issues with, can cope with the riding.
So assuming all goes well and I start looking for a horse can anyone give me any tips on what I should look for to make the leading work?
Obviously nice temperament and I'm guessing not too big - DD's pony is about 12.2, what does anyone think is a max size to practically lead from. I don't particularly want a big horse but from perusing 'preloved' everyone wants a 15hh cob and bigger horses are cheaper!
Any ideas lovely MN horsey folk?
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balancingfigure · 01/05/2014 14:06
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