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Hi, I have been unable to ride for almost 4 months because of a back injury, it is getting better but still very limiting. Think I would be able to manage small amounts of riding, a little trotting but not much at the minute.
Well, I miss having a horse so much that I am going to look at one tonight. My friend is coming to ride it for me and I trust what she says about how he feels, etc.
Am I completely stupid looking for a horse now when I may not be able to ride it properly for another few weeks, although could still do all the care, lunging, etc.
My brain is telling me to wait, but I miss having a horse and think it could be good to build a bond on the ground first and a few weeks of not being ridden won't be a bad thing.
Am I just trying to convince myself.
How anyone else bought a horse that they were unable to try thoroughly themselves.
 
Sorry, don't personally have experience, maybe just have lessons at a school til you are sure you are better ? I don't know . BUMP :D
 
yes , my daughter tried for me, not a good idea- sold a year later.

better to wait till you can try yourself. i am sure if you think the horse is right then maybe the people will keep it for you?

i personally wouldnt sell you the horse or loan it to you if i hadnt seen you riding it.
i have and would turn people away if i didnt think they were suitable riders for my horse.
 
Hi ya, I have a prolapsed disk (sp) & I manage quite well riding & caring for my horse.

I have some days where I struggle but generally I do my best & just get on with it.

Both my Physio & Chiropractor recommended that I continue to ride to help maintain & strengthen my core muscles, obviously nothing too OTT which would cause me pain or discomfort.

Don't know what I would do if I could not ride or care for my horse, sometimes she is the only thing that keeps me sane.

I would say it depends on your type of injury, if its too much your body will tell you, start slow. Do you have a friend with a horse that you could do a practice trial with to see how you cope & manage with things before making any commitment?
 
thanks for replies,
Yes, most of my friends have horses and I am still spending time at the yard, I'm sure I can cope with the care side of things.

Its just the riding side, to try the horse I can have a little walk and trot, just not canter or jump or ride for a long period of time.

I fractured my sacrum 15 weeks ago and still have ligament pain but it improves daily now so don#t think it will be too long before I can do more in the saddle.
 
If this horse is a really nice one, would the present owner be willing to have a trial period, bearing in mind your situation? Everything else depends on the horse, really, but I'd feel very vulnerable being on/handling a strange horse in what to him would be a new environment. I know after my riding accident in 2007 I was terrified of being on new horses, even 'safe' ones, for a while!
 
Wait

Even if the horse goes well for your friend there is nothing to say that you and the horse will click and it could end up with you not actually getting on with the horse when riding.

Used to work in a racing yard and there was one particular horse that I just couldn't ride, even though he didn't do anything in particular, I just felt nervous when on him (even in walk!).

Wait until you know you are fit enough to ride and then start looking. In the meantime keep helping out your friends and ask for the odd ride in exchange for helping with yard duties etc.
 
Looks like I'm on my own then... :D

I had two friends ride my new horse for me. I broke my back almost 4 months ago. My first ride will be tonight - I got her on Monday.

Mines an ex polo pony, she's not phased by anything, well mannered and good natured. I had my instructor ride her before purchase and my friend rode her last night. They know me so well and we all knew I would struggle to find anything better suited than this one. Will let you know if I change my mind about this mare later tonight!
 
I think it would be nice to have a few weeks of being on the ground with it, and gives it chance to settle in properly before working, however there is no way on this earth I would buy a horse without trying it myself first, however much I trusted said friend!
 
No I'm sorry, but it sounds a silly thing to do. There are many horses that I've liked the look of, but not enjoyed riding -you won't really know if its the one unless you've tried it properly - over fences, in canter etc. I'm also not a fan of leaving a horse to settle in for weeks - you can still do groundwork while riding gently. Many horses that are left for ages to "settle in" turn into hard work when you do get on compared to ones that have been lightly worked while settling in.

I would get yourself properly better. Ride a bit at a riding school or on friend's horses to get yourself stronger, then buy at the end of summer/start of winter when prices will drop too - save yourself money in purchase price and livery..
 
Honey08 said:
No I'm sorry, but it sounds a silly thing to do. There are many horses that I've liked the look of, but not enjoyed riding -you won't really know if its the one unless you've tried it properly - over fences, in canter etc. I'm also not a fan of leaving a horse to settle in for weeks - you can still do groundwork while riding gently. Many horses that are left for ages to "settle in" turn into hard work when you do get on compared to ones that have been lightly worked while settling in.

I would get yourself properly better. Ride a bit at a riding school or on friend's horses to get yourself stronger, then buy at the end of summer/start of winter when prices will drop too - save yourself money in purchase price and livery..
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Wise words which I agree with 100%
 
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