Recent content by Irishdiamond

For all you BHS instructors out there :) would really appreciate any replies. How did you get where you are now? Do you work full/part time? What's your favourite part of your job? What's your least favorite part?? I would love to possibly eventually (way down the line) teach but not...

I feel like the main thing is for you to be confident walk trot canter. You don't have to know how to jump. Ideally you would be getting a well schooled horse so you could continue lessons on them. Stable management is the most important thing so help out as much as possible and once you can...

I need glasses as I would definitely ride into the wall without them. I tried wearing my glasses once and found they slipped the whole lesson which was so distracting so I now wear contacts but find them so uncomfortable, they blur up and I have to take them out straight after the lesson. I've...

Purely visually but I'm not a fan of big heavyweight cobs with those big thick necks and hogged mane. (After a few experiences trying to lead them & not get my feet squished since they're hooves are like dinner plates) I LOVE Connemara X's. I'd never rule out seeing a horse just because of...

I was hoping to find a BHSII teacher who would be willing to offer the progressive tests/training privately and ultimately do the tests 1-2-1. (I'm not sure if this is possible but trying to find out) there are a few registered BHSII teachers in NI so I was going to approach them and ask...

I've tried searching google for places but it seems all can only offer a 10 week part time course. I would prefer to find a place here to work through lessons gradually rather than having 3 days to do it especially on strange horses & place but I will look into it. Thank you Shay

I apologize for all my posts but trying to sort my horsey life out and you guys are so helpful!! Also for lack of horsey adult friends to talk this over, I always appreciate HH Members :) After much thought I'm now thinking maybe the BHS Stage 1 might'n be the best fit. I've been looking...

Do you know if it would be acceptable to take my bhs stages in it?? (I don't plan to ever compete so that's not an issue) It's the only one that fitted perfectly but I realised the actual code isn't on the authorised list of body protectors. So it says it's level 3 but there's a chance it's...

After trying on so many body protectors I rode in a smart rider one from decathlon and it was perfect. I can order them online but the info is all abit blank. Does anyone have them & if so where did they buy theirs? There seems to be two very similar ones but can't work out the difference...

I would just say you don't want to loan him out anymore as you want more time with him. Rather than try to explain "sorry I just don't like you." Sort of telling a white lie can avoid the sharer feeling hurt and you avoiding the awkward confrontation. Then look for another sharer and if she...

Thank you for your detailed reply!! one more question.. how much horse experience did you have before going?? Also I'm sorry to hear you got bullied. That must of been horrendous :( being so far from home!

-Were you a camp counselor or support staff? -What was an average day like? -Were you left alone to teach a big group of kids? -What did you think of the horses? -Where you made to join in on sing-songs, plays things like that? -How much horse/teaching experience did you have before going? I'm...

Has anyone been to Camp America or Camp Canada?? And could share their experiences?? Also, is there anyone thinking of going this year? :)

I've gotten on horses and I've felt immediately like I'm doing the splits. Unfortunately a-lot of cobs are used in riding schools, they can be very wide so I would definitely mention it to your instructor/teacher. Ask do they have any horses that aren't as wide due to your hips. I'm sure they...

Ahh I know the feeling! :) Firstly ask your RS about livery costs, DIY, working,full etc costs vary greatly from place to place. If you ride her again and still love her.. why not consider asking could you part loan her first then full loan? Jumping into buying is never a wise idea especially...