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I'm sure she does, was just acknowledging that one doesn't absolutely HAVE to trot!

Huuuuge value in that, so want to clarify my comment about the trot. It's not that trot should be used all the time, absolutely not...

Not saying this is what happened, but some riding schools will encourage owners to buy horses that will be good for the riding school...

Yes, there are some clever new ones with a handle that sits higher but a "d to d" strap from something like an old flash strap across...

Be careful with neckstraps, I have one on my young horse but it can make me lean forward to use it, telling the horse to go faster, so...

I have contacts just south of Warrington who would be able to help but I think that is probably to far from you. I'll get my thinking...

That's more like it!

I'm West Yorkshire - Sally Mitchel has a good reputation as does Adam Yates for re-schooling - not cheap tho. Lots of nice instructors...

This lady would come highly recommended, may be able to help with assessing you both to help you make the decision, works with a...

I think they would allow someone to come and ride him. I live in West Yorkshire would prefer not to give my exact location.

I bet you're so excited to have them home! (and perhaps a bit "what the heck am I doing!" if you're anything like me) Yep, you...

We often have big private displays near us. We stay with the horses, put lights on in the field around us (think car headlights and work...

without help this is absolutely not going to work, sorry (written as someone who teaches between 10 and 15 people a week and rides...

Oh OK. I'll put my hackles down - a bit. (my cynical side saw someone taking in mick) I try to be positive with advise as let's face it...

I think the instructor that advised her to buy the horse is different to the one currently teaching her at least. Re the positivity...