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Thanks for that Kellys. The aches have definitely kicked in today but thankfully I am working from home today so don't have to wander round the office doing my John Wayne impression! My instructor actually got me to do a very small amount without stirrups on Tuesday and I definitely felt myself...

Thank you all for your good luck wishes and advice. Eggs-I'm glad it's not just me who was taught like that! The tip of imagining a hand that you don't want to crush is great-I will try and use that next week.

Yeah I must say I'm not looking forward to my first fall- I suspect I won't bounce as well as in did as a teenager!

Many thanks arizonahoney that's really helpful. Vitamin I is being consumed at regular intervals! I suspect the real aches will come tomorrow though!

Hi all, I'm a newbie here and am looking for some advice. I've just had my first lesson after a 16 year gap! I used to have my own horse and competed in local shows up to the age of 15 but stopped for various reasons. I am really keen to get back into riding with a view to perhaps taking a...