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Any equine enthusiasts?
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Just wondered if anyone had a passion for horses. I have two of my own and would like to chat with other horsey people any replies would be cool.
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Even though im not very good
Really loved it, loved looking after the horses and riding and everything but it was the people who put me off. The people who own horses and teach about them etc are soooo snobby, they look down at you like you're nothing, one of the reasons i hvent gone back to it since
This can be SO true, but it isn't everywhere! I've been to some stables where they look at you like the stuff that comes out of their horse's arse, but some stables are really lovely and friendly. If you're interested I'd deffo suggest trying a few different places to find a good one.
I've ridden (never owned, although I'd have loved to - could never afford it) on and off for the last 18 years. Off at the moment, obviously, but am secretly hoping that when baby girl gets old enough I can get her into it, and we can convince Mr K to let us have a lovely hairy little pony!
I would encourage anyone wishing to take up riding to go for it. I understand fully the financial side of things and I know it doesnt suit everyone. but I love my horses! and my mum is very involved with my horses as she mucks out through the week for me but I do have school though :chin:
sorry this pot is completely random. But I've had a stressful day and talking about horses makes me happy
I'm a horse rider too. Got my own two. One in work, one semi-retired.
Whilst I wouldn't say that I do ride, I certainly can. Have been riding since I was wee.
In extreme cases you can, but most people aren't!
What you might find, though, is that individual schools have a weight limit. This is because of the horses and ponies they have available. If it's a school that teaches mainly kids, they might have quite a low weight limit because they only have quite small, fine boned ponies that can't carry a great deal of weight, whereas if they've got a wider client base, they're more likely to have a variety. You could always try ringing a few schools near you and asking what their weight limit is? It's not a weird question - they'll be well used to it.
In my experience, the weight limit is usually somewhere between 15-18 st. They will ask your height and weight, as well, if you want to book a lesson, so be prepared. They're not trying to be awful or rude, they just need to know to match you with the right horse.
Now he's prancing about in a field on a summer/winter break. Extended since I'm planning to go on maternity leave in January. I doubt he'll complain.