Recent content by fasteronmyown2legs

Thread title is misleading... I'm disappointed !

Haven't decided yet if I'd rather meet a girl that rides or one that is into Athletics... can I have both? :D

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I have read in other places online that ulcers can cause it. But then again, I'd never self diagnose myself from something I've read on the Internet! Will bring it up with the owner again tomorrow about getting a vet but it really isn't up to me.

Can I check for ulcers myself?

Owner thinks its just how he's built or because he's never been schooled to do 20m circles... problem is I don't want to undermine the owner and get a vet? As for my aids, I'm only trying to turn him by looking in the direction I want to go and using the rein - my legs are all over the place...

Got a new horse on loan at the moment, but for some reason when I try to get him to turn right in trot / canter he pulls his head hard the other way... he even ran into a fence to avoid turning right. He will turn right fine when in walk and he turns right if it's a gentle right, but not if I...

I see lots of racing yards wanting a work rider, however im 6ft and just over 11st! I know race jockeys weight more like 7/8 stone, would there ever be a reason for a race yard to need someone my size just to exercise the horses? Failing that, are there many opportunites to make a living work...

Just got a Charles Owen Polo helmet given to me from a friend. Is there any reason this can't be worn for other equestrian things such as jumping and hacking?

Thank you, I do force myself not to opt for the first horse I learned on he seems a lot easier! Thank you, thats a very insightful response! I've spent 15 years of my life doing Athletics so I don't see my commitment to this faultering..... I know when Ive found something I love! Early...

Posted a little while ago about me starting riding as a 21 year old male.... I've now been riding 8 months half an hour a week, and have recently started jumping 3ft which seems like a quick progression? The idea of having my own horse is growing on me (if only my money grew as fast) I was...

Yup, I'm straight ! Love that comment haha - yet to find myself a nice horsey girl.... Any takers? :D

Ah well I get more fun out of riding than trying to impress women with my flash car haha! Though my current car is borderline embarrassing ! Might add a picture as I don't have any nice ones of me riding yet.....I always worry I have a long way to fall as the horses I ride are nearly always 16hh +

So, ever since I was little I was always interested in horses - more so in being a horse racing jockey. However as a kid I always thought horse riding was for rich people and grew way too tall to be a jockey! I always saw horse riding as a Female Sport and never really gave it any thought until...