Advice for 'later in life' horse obssesion

Keep on with the horse you have for now, and have lots of fun. Age is only a number! Im very sorry about your son but im glad you have found out the wonderful therapy of horses. They are life changers :)
 
Thanks equi.......I think my little 'pocket rocket' has decided that 24yrs is the new 14yrs. I was taken by surprise the other day when she just stepped up the canter gears !! Me thinks I am going to have to put an extra pair of the so called brave pants on.
She cannot replace the son I have lost but she gives me joy and a reason to live my life the best I can.
 
maggie62 said:
Thanks equi.......I think my little 'pocket rocket' has decided that 24yrs is the new 14yrs. I was taken by surprise the other day when she just stepped up the canter gears !! Me thinks I am going to have to put an extra pair of the so called brave pants on.
She cannot replace the son I have lost but she gives me joy and a reason to live my life the best I can.
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And that is what its all about. Your son would be pround you are doing something you love and challenging yourself. It also keeps you well fit! Id love to hear more about her and your journey to riding, would be very interesting :D
 
Maggie a vulcanite Pelham with a d ring really only works like a mild straight bar snaffle so you could see if your girl will go in a jointed bit - she might hate it but it's worth a try. have a chat to your instructor about alternatives. a drop noseband might give you a bit more control as well. it is very much trial and error. I always ride with a neck strap (if it's good enough for William fox pitt!!!)
 
claret09 said:
Maggie a vulcanite Pelham with a d ring really only works like a mild straight bar snaffle so you could see if your girl will go in a jointed bit - she might hate it but it's worth a try. have a chat to your instructor about alternatives. a drop noseband might give you a bit more control as well. it is very much trial and error. I always ride with a neck strap (if it's good enough for William fox pitt!!!)
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Thanks for the information......I'll have a word with instructor, don't know if it's too late for a 24yr old to accept change ?
 
Maggie62 - I've loved reading this thread. The part loan sounds like an amazing idea. Both you and Sol will benefit from spending time together. Some of my favourite moments are when I simply sit in the corner of my stables and listen and watch my two munching on their hay. Sometimes they'll come and pop their muzzles in my lap and I feel like all the stresses and strains of the day get taken away. These creatures have a massive ability to heal.
I loved the pictures of the two of you, but, if that is a photo of you with her, then the two of you look AMAZING for your ages...you said she's 24 going on 14; well you are 62 going on 32 looking at that photo! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Keep enjoying each other's company.
 
gryff said:
Maggie62 - I've loved reading this thread. The part loan sounds like an amazing idea. Both you and Sol will benefit from spending time together. Some of my favourite moments are when I simply sit in the corner of my stables and listen and watch my two munching on their hay. Sometimes they'll come and pop their muzzles in my lap and I feel like all the stresses and strains of the day get taken away. These creatures have a massive ability to heal.
I loved the pictures of the two of you, but, if that is a photo ...of you with her, then the two of you look AMAZING for your ages...you said she's 24 going on 14; well you are 62 going on 32 looking at that photo! ��������
Keep enjoying each other's company.
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Thanks gryff...........thought I looked like a wee lassie (munchkin !!)
 
I think mags and I are more like tweedle dum and tweedle dee ! Mind you the riding hats don't do us any favours ! Ha Ha

Shirl
 
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Pleasssssssssse don't go........I need more grooming and carrots
 
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