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Morton90

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Hi,

I have recently started horse riding lessons as an adult in and I am enjoying every second in the saddle. I am keen to get as much experience with horses as possible.
I am based in Tameside, is there any advice on how I get more time and experience with horses outside of my lessons?
Thank you
 
I dod the TS stable management course for 8 weeks and then was allowed to volunteer and help. I also paid for lessons, one on grooming and one on tacking up/
 
One thing that maybe of interest is to seek out your local Endurance GB Group (either Lancs/Cheshire or West Riding), they often hold interesting non-ridden social events and once the season is underway are always glad of volunteers to help at venues and on ride days, where you may learn lots of useful information.
 
A couple of years back I posted on facebook asking if anyone wanted help or purely yard duties as I had had a long break from riding and having lessons I did not get the hands on experience I wanted to gain. Two years later and a rehab case, a share and a loan falling through I have made lots of connections and have a horse I can ride on a regular basis when I want, still have lessons and have a weekend yard job for a couple of hours so just be inventive and don't be afraid to ask people but know your limits :)
 
Pearlsacarolsinger said:
Find your local RDA centre (riding for the disabled). They’re always in need of keen volunteers.
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That isnt so. RDA are picky about who helps. My next door neighbour owned her own horse and guided me when I learned to ride but was unable to help with RDA sessions. I seem to remember one had to go to a residential course and she couldnt leave her own kids. She was reduced to packaging charity cards instead. Things may be different now.
 
Skib said:
That isnt so. RDA are picky about who helps. My next door neighbour owned her own horse and guided me when I learned to ride but was unable to help with RDA sessions. I seem to remember one had to go to a residential course and she couldnt leave her own kids. She was reduced to packaging charity cards instead. Things may be different now.
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My RDA you do a one day course & get ticks on a card. TBH if you turn up on time and sober you're going to pass it. You need a background check too.
 
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