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Horsey folks, step this way please

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nailpolish · 13/04/2007 10:53

i will be taking dd's to riding lessons soon, could someone give me the low down on the lingo before i make a tit of myself

cheers

hacking
livery
common ridings
tie ups
tack

also does it go - walk -> trot -> rising trot -> canter -> gallop

anything else i should know

thanks!

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moondog · 13/04/2007 10:54

Gawd knows.
I take dd every weekend and sit in the car reading the travel section of Telegraph and listening to Hendrix played very loud.

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nailpolish · 13/04/2007 10:56

lol

i cant wait to see dhs face when i get into my jodphurs

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nailpolish · 13/04/2007 10:57

just for effect, mind

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moondog · 13/04/2007 10:58

You going too then?
Your dh sounds like a right sex fiend.
Mind you mine would die of joy if i strode in in high boots brandisihing a whip..

Enid · 13/04/2007 10:59

are you riding? if not the least you know the better (dd1's terrifyingly horsy teacher has No Truck with slightly knowledgeable mothers )

moondog · 13/04/2007 11:00

I just scuttle up at the ned with the cash and say
'How is she doing then? Yes? yes? Are really? Lovely! Rightyo see you next week then.'

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nailpolish · 13/04/2007 11:01

i might partake if the teacher is a dish

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moondog · 13/04/2007 11:02

Oh God,there won't be any blokes.
It's just a load of bossy women with hair like straw and broken veined cheeks.

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nailpolish · 13/04/2007 11:02

i DOES look like the best fun ever

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nailpolish · 13/04/2007 11:02

really MD?

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GameGirly · 13/04/2007 11:02

I think you might be me, Moondog (although I admit I'm more likely to be listening to Take That and reading the Homes bit of the Sunday Times whilst I wait in the warmth of my car).

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nailpolish · 13/04/2007 11:02

any info on the lingo then?

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moondog · 13/04/2007 11:03

Dh has silly theories about why only women...

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nailpolish · 13/04/2007 11:03

whassat then?

all the men are 4' jockeys?

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moondog · 13/04/2007 11:03

GG,we should team up if you arenear North Wales.

GameGirly · 13/04/2007 11:04

Fun till you fall off on your arse, NP.
Riding deffo not for me: too smelly, for a start, and all that straw in your knickers. No thanks. Stick with the paper, music and Starbucks in the car.

moondog · 13/04/2007 11:04

Noooo.it's all about women liking things between their legs (told you it was silly)

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nailpolish · 13/04/2007 11:05

dd's are not too bothered

im more excited than them

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nailpolish · 13/04/2007 11:05

tsk

typical male !

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Enid · 13/04/2007 11:05

I think it is Very Improving for girls to learn to ride

breeds immense confidence (the Taming of Wild Beast type thing)

Enid · 13/04/2007 11:06

dd1 and I went ridign in France

on our OWN

they let us go on our OWN

t'was fab

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nailpolish · 13/04/2007 11:06

yes i agree Enid

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GameGirly · 13/04/2007 11:08

So we should, Moondog. Sadly, I'm in Laaarnden, innit? All that lovely fresh air and countryside - NOT. God only knows what horses are doing around here anyway. Sadly, DD1 is convinced she's the next Pippa Funnell, so I shall continue emptying my wallet every week. I shall however think of you next time I'm enjoying the peace and quiet of my car!

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nailpolish · 13/04/2007 12:29

bump

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GrumpyOldHorsewoman · 13/04/2007 12:42

Moondog!

Hair like straw and broken-veined cheeks? I am a vision of loveliness, I'll have you know. And I look fabulous in my boots an jodhpurs....