DD has decided she wants to move on from the stables she's been riding at for 4 years since she started riding. I can see her point - the horses are all very quiet and she isn't learning much that is new. Also when she helps out there are so many horse-mad girls there she never gets much of a chance to do anything.
She went riding at a new stables with her friend for her bday and she wants to go there permanently. Smaller stables, they do road riding which DD has never done before, and she can go all day and help out as there are never enough helpers so she'll get lots of experience.
- Do I need to give it the once over? I know nothing about horses and riding, but is there anything that should stand out as being a complete no-no?
- I feel really guilty about leaving - the stable owner is such a wonderful woman, very kind and great with the children. Do I need to tell her we're off for good or just not book any more lessons?