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Have you been to any of the above? Thanks

I am looking at prices for riding schools in my area and I have already called The Stables EC and Loughton Manor. I wondered if anyone else had anymore recommendations for riding schools within no more than a 30 minute drive of Milton Keynes. Thanks P.s I can't believe how much prices vary...

I think I might do some pilates exercises then and buy that book :D

I've been away from horse riding for over a year now and I want to start getting back into it at the end of this month. I will be having weekly lessons at my local riding school and hopefully looking for a horse to share next year. So what exercise can I do to help prepare myself for...

People have been helpful though and have advised you to advertise the horse. He certainly doesn't sound unsaleable or quite the level of problem you seem to see him as. There are many childs ponies who sound worse and I think he would make someone a lovely little project horse. He is also...

I'm not fussed about competing anyway I just want to be able to go out on nice hacks etc.

Agreed! I mean evil twin sister seriously!!!

I have always thought I would be too tall for a 14.2 chunky Fjord or cob but they are what I have always wanted. I'm about 12 stone at present but I am losing weight :D

My local riding school is Loughton Manor in Milton Keynes and all in all I found them to be a very good school which I wouldn't hesitate to start riding at again. The only thing I found was it was so booked up you couldn't get a private lesson or entry onto a group lesson for ages. The best...

I was just wondering what people think is the best first horse for someone who has been riding for most of their lives but still hasn't progressed much beyond intermediate stages. I was thinking something like a Fjord or a hardy cob as a like hairy ponies but I know I am 5ft 9 and probably...

Hello, Long time no see. OH has finally decided I can have a horse once I have saved up for one. So looking at about 2 years ish which should give me time to start riding again as I gave up in August because we were house hunting. So anyway one of the conditions of me having a horse is...

I am with the buddhists on this one too.

Ouch!!! Hope your eyes feel better soon.

What a wonderful OH! That is such a lovely thought. Now if only I could get my OH to think like that

Beastie is my favourite HHO dog she just has such an expressive little face