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I personally have some reservations about a riding school that point blank refuse to get on a horse themselves but are happy to pop...

Have to agree. Maybe some RS's would be okay but haven't got the best impression of this one tbh. eta: Have to say I am feeling sorry...

Would agree that he ideally needs someone else helping to bring him on and continue to educate him (& that generally youngsters are not...

I've been worried about that too, if he trotted inadvertently while on a hack cos that's a whole different ballgame but thought people...

This does worry me rather. The quietest horse can be startled and go into trot and you need to have control. I'd at least want another...

I'm in west yorkshire and currently don't have a rideable horse - if you are very stuck and want to PM me with whereabouts you are there...

I think you've had some very fair comments and a lot of suggestions and recommendations you can act on. All horses can trot by the way...

It doesn't make any sense that they are a riding school who won't get on your horse, especially if he really is sweet and gentle natured.

Whilst it sounds as if you have been talked into purchasing something unseen and tried which is pushing you well outside your comfort...

I'm sure she does, was just acknowledging that one doesn't absolutely HAVE to trot!

Huuuuge value in that, so want to clarify my comment about the trot. It's not that trot should be used all the time, absolutely not...

Yes, there are some clever new ones with a handle that sits higher but a "d to d" strap from something like an old flash strap across...

I'm West Yorkshire - Sally Mitchel has a good reputation as does Adam Yates for re-schooling - not cheap tho. Lots of nice instructors...

Agree Liana is also great - but she's sold her mechanical horse (called Magic) recently - which is a real shame

This lady would come highly recommended, may be able to help with assessing you both to help you make the decision, works with a...