Hi
I'm hoping to get back into riding now I have moved to the countryside.
I used to ride, but that was a good 15 years ago.... I was never an expert but I could walk, trot, canter and do small jumps confidently enough and rode a range of horses, not just riding school plodders :o) I helped at the stables too so know all the basics of horse care as well.
I've had a couple of lessons to get back into it - I think the main thing is just getting my confidence back. Any tips?
I'm hoping eventually to be able to part share a horse or pony as I don't feel that I have the experience to just go out and buy my own. I am being very realistic about my knowledge and ability. I would be looking for something very safe and steady - what you call a confidence giver. I'm not looking to do anything too advanced, just gentle hacks and maybe a bit of gentle schooling so thought an older horse might suit me. Do you think it would be easy enough to find a horse like this I could ride say once a week? Obviously I'm happy to contribute towards it's keep and help with stable duties. Will the fact I'm not an expert put people of letting me share their horse?
I have seen some ponies for share which look suitable, but I wonder if they are too small for me. I am 5 foot 7 inches and skinny (weight about 9 stone last time I checked). I know it depends on breed of pony and how much 'bone' they have but what would you say would be the smallest I could ride, on the basis I would only be riding it once a week or so for gentle work.
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Bella1982 · 12/10/2012 15:20
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