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Yes I've seen the syllabus online but it doesn't really give a tough guidence on how long it may take to study toward the exam like is it 6 months is it longer I know everyone is different depending on previous experience but was wanting a rough idea and can you take the stage 1 without the...

AHH I see I was having private lessons and got to a good trot but have had to take time out due to muscle wastage in my back so need to strengthen everything before I return to riding, however I'm booked in for the theory side of things with a lecturer at a local riding school this Thursday and...

How long has it taken you to learn all the stage one in preparation for the exam? X

Well she does tell me to give him a squeeze with the leg first and if he doesn't listen then one decent kick to get him going rather than several small kicks and if that doesn't work a tap on the shoulder with the stick, but he never feels me squeezing so I'm wondering if I'm not doing it right...

I have done riding lessons as a young child on and off ( due to mum and dad being able to afford it which is fine). But now as a adult I want to learn I tried group lessons but they wasn't teaching much in the 30mins so I went private with another riding school which is far better she doesn't...

Aww how come you stopped owning ponies then? Atleast you had some sort of experience I've never owned or loaned at all eek!! How has you hubby taken to it all?? My partner loves fussing the horses but he point blank refuses to much out lol he would if I really needed him too tho. Do you...

Thankyou it means alot... £55 is a bargain to get all that done that would suit me perfect that as i could just go and groom all day long and weekends id have my partner and mum to come and sometimes help me..where abouts are you from may i ask?? So did you not have much experience with horses...

Yes i suffer with anxiety/depression also and i recetley lost my brother to a cadiac arrest he was only 32 years old so thats intensified it for me but being around the horses just bring a nice relaxed atmosphere as im a horse crazy lady anyway always have been �� I just worry...

Thank you for that reply hun it has really made me feel better about it all :) At the moment i am on a break from uni due to ill health not a great start i know i was thinking maybe going part diy for this reason so im getting the help and i have been trying to help a lovely lady out with her...

Im not limiting myself to one breed i just said i like the freisien breed not that im only looking at them and of course i understand temprement ect is important which is why i asked the question as i know some breeds can be quite hot headed and maybe not suitable for a first horse ect im not...

I plan to practice my riding a hell of a lot more in the new year as well as maybe doing some stable/equine management courses at myerscough but was just wondering what type/breed of horse is best to look for as a first horse and what should I try to stay away from as a less experienced person...

I am 28 years old and have always been horse mad!! Done lessons on and off over the years and starting my private lessons next week I'm still yet to master the canter. However I have very little stable care knowledge I've just started helping a lady at a yard she's been showing me the ropes of...

Can you message me what ones they were and how much they were? Im looking for kne that will be suitable for me as a novice x

Did your manage to find any liverys at all in those areas? X

Hi I am looking into buying/loaning my first horse but not really seen or heard of many local livery yards in the st.helens area or close by I'm looking for somewhere that would suit me as I'm 27 but as I am new I feel I'd need somewhere that I could get the help or support should I need any but...