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Adding a personal note. I started to ride in the autumn and had a horrible time being bullied by the teacher who believed I was too old...

You are not too old. I didnt start riding till I was 60. But I do suggest starting with riding school lessons and riding several RS...

I would be guided by finding the right person rather than whether it is share for 5/7 days or full loan. What situation would someone...

I am a weeday sharer. The rate I pay works out roughly the same as the local RS charges for a Private hack. But the advantage of a...

My winter boots are ankle high, lace up, warm lined Mountain Horse Mountain Rider Classic Boots, I think they still exist. For winter...

It isnt realistic to have just one coat for both winter and summer. I have a Berghaus light anorak which I wear to ride in summer rain...

I ride in Sabre reins. They are very soft, narrow leather. But thanks to a previous thread I got a sample of Le Mieux Eventer reins...

Me too. Not just the stirrups but my expensive stirrup learthers,

One isnt supposed to walk in riding boots. Unless they are designed dual purpose like Ariat Terrain. My long riding boots cost the earth...

OH and I both wear M & S men's woollen ribbed socks. I wear them with boots for riding and walking, But day to day I wear Sainsburys