ive just booked my first lesson - what do i need!?!

[ThatVikRinA22]

im very excited!
first ever proper riding lesson booked! 1 to 1 tuition so i wont make an arse of myself.....

i do not own wellies, or joggers, and am thinking i may as well buy a couple of things to start me off.

there is an equestrian store close by that sells jodpurs for around £20 and proper boots for about £20.

the stables will loan me a hat for now.

any one have any tips?

i wonder if i will be able to walk tomorrow? my legs were a bit shaky when i dismounted!

ive had a radox bath!

Day after the day after (iyswim) is usually the worst [hgrin].

its all so - bouncy! id forgotten how bouncy it all is! trotting is one thing but im a bit worried about trying a canter.....i think even my trot was a bit messy but it was ok.

how do you stay on during a canter? when i see people ride they look like they are glued to the saddle....now i know that i used to be able to do that but christ knows how....

thats what 30 years does....

Relaxation is one of the keys to canter (and to sitting trot) - especially in your back. Heather Moffat's Enlightened Equitation book is excellent for explaining how to sit to the different paces, amongst other things.

Also, I have no idea what your fitness is like, but if it's not great it can help to do some stretching and toning exercises in between your rides.

fitness not bad, but am aching today. booked another lesson for friday with a different school again - am going to try a few and see which i prefer.

i will go and search out that book....thank you for that.

i bought some 1/2 chaps today - sore shins! can chaps be washed or is it better not to?
i am aching today....