Bit of background, learned to ride as a child, then loaned a pony as a teen/young adult. Have ridden infrequently since (just a bit of hacking.) Have only ever done hacking and a bit of showing.
I am finding myself increasingly desperate to immerse myself in the horse world again-I miss everything about it. I am mid thirties now and feel that time is slipping away from me. I was thinking about starting lessons again at a well regarded riding school near me, eventually I would like to own/loan/part-loan although this would be a few years down the line.
However, I find I keep wondering if it’s a foolish thing to do. After all, there is no denying it’s a dangerous sport. I have three children and a full-time job if I were to fall and break anything it would make life extremely difficult. To add to this, when I mentioned it to my Mum she reacted with all the shock and outrage as if I had said I was going to take up crack-cocaine. She said it was irresponsible and I am too old now. She barely tolerated me riding as a child but allowed it as I loved it so much.
Any thoughts? If you are in a similar position to me, how do you justify the risk/danger?