Recent content by Almonzor

I'm a tall guy and I've found that a broad horse is nicer for my build that a slim one, so I can see how you would prefer it the other way round. Exercises on the ball are very good for opening the hips and extending the reach of the lower leg. Comfort is also dependent on the action of the...

I ride most weeks at the Kiln. I only started riding about a year ago so I haven't got a lot to compare them with but have been happy with them. They have a nice indoor arena, horses all happy and well cared for and the instructors were encouraging and helpful. They do quite a lot of dressage...

LOL! Good for him :-) When I started learning at my Yard the owner said "Yes, we have male clients too" but I've never seen one. Luckily the women there don't bite.

I've just returned from a trip to Yorkshire to meet Ben and some of his stunning horses. (I even chose my H&H username after the horse Lucy rode in this program :D) The bond he had with them was amazing. Even though I'm still quite new to all this horsey stuff I still took away lots from...

I came off today for the first time (24th lesson). Horse didn't like the torrential rain belting against the arena roof so was a bit edgy to start with and then whilst trotting round a corner without stirrups a bird darted out of a bush and he jumped sideways! I slid off the side ungracefully...

Interesting thread, I had one riding lesson when I was about 11 (mostly just to keep my sister company) and never really thought about horses much since. A few years ago I was diagnosed as having a mild form of Asperger’s. It did help explain some of the things in my past but I never...