I grew up owning horses and ponies in a (then) rural part of Queensland Australia.My sister and I aged 7 and 8 learned to ride bareback on an ex stock pony about 14.2.We learned to stay on because we couldn't stop the bugger!.
We would ride out across country for hours often from first light to dark.We swam horses in the dam and helped out with musters (knew someone who ran bulls and unbroken horses for Rodeos)
It was very relaxed and free, a really amazing time.
My D now five has been totally pony crazy since she was two and she has recently has started going for walk outs at the local school.I would love her to grow up with ponies (maybe even have one of her own in a few years) but I feel that riding in the uk seems very formal and I am feeling quite intimidated.I am looking for a bit of reassurance
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issyocean · 15/10/2012 07:25
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