I don't show very much and I don't own my own horse (was leasing and hope to lease again soon). So I tend to only buy what I need and buy that on sale--in US$, this year I found a deeply discounted show jacket for $80, a show shirt for around $40, plus a pair of spurs and a new crop.
I'd...
I think there is always a delicate balance in selecting the right horse for any rider, not just a new rider, in a lesson program. I have to say, looking back, although I was/am a very timid rider, I wish I had more forward horses when learning to ride. I learned lots of bad habits like letting...