Recent content by mrsm

thank you! having read lots of threads, I'm so relieved it's not just me who feels so achey from riding... had totally forgotten how physical it is. Really easy to remember how physical yard work was, but had completely forgotten about the legs. Hoping new kit will help a little, as i shouldn't...

Sitting rather immobile on the sofa after my second lesson in 10 years. The first was last week, and, despite a great teacher, pony and stables, I have to admit I really didn't enjoy it. As I hobbled around last week I started to wonder if all the riding I had done up the age of 18 was a dream...

Hello! i'm new to this forum as well, having had my first lesson in... ooh about 12 years yesterday. I was really lucky and seem to have found a great yard. Teacher was fairly stern, but very helpful, and the horse seemed fine. I had really hoped however that it would all come flooding back, and...