misswinter
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Hi everyone just after people's thought on wether you would say I was "ready" to have a horse of my own.
I had ridden from when I was 7 till 17, during this working in my riding stables from 14-17 with both riding school and livery horses so am confident on ground handling as have worked with cheeky ponies to stubborn mares and understand the importance of being respected by horses. Happy with my knowledge how to address issues regarding behavoural and herd possition in a confident but gentle manner.
I went to university from 18-21 and have done the odd hacks on holiday and lessons over the last 3 years. Started having 2-3 private lessons a week in march in an attempt to regain my riding skills but really want my own horse as I feel would benefit me more as I could ride more often. I would also continue with lessons either on my own horse or at a riding school probolly either once a week or once a fortnight depending on my needs.
At present I can w/t/c have done small jumps I am confident to jump any height as I have always enjoyed it but haven't done as height as I used to yet. Also have been doing leg yields and working horses on an outline which can be tricky on a riding school horse with a dead mouth bless him!
Currently have ridden different horses,including a stubborn mare who required lots of persistence and a no messing approach and she would stop and refuse to work if she felt she could get away with it and was unhappy going above slow plod in walk, managed to get her attention and show her what I expected and wouldn't let her mess me around and she ended up,cantering over jumps happily and seem to enjoy herself the riding instructor sais I handled her well as it was my first time on her.
Anyway I would be looking for something over 14.2 not really bothered about breed probolly looking older than 7. But all depends on the temperament. Would be looking for all rounder, that likes to hack either alone or in company. Would be happy to have a horse that needs confident rider to hack alone as I like to build up trust and work together through any issues.
Would be kept on full livery at a lovely yard with indoor school,lots of off road hacking. Due to my job as a nurse I work 3 12hr shifts a week can be days or nights so felt full livery was best to guarantee a constant routine as at times I may have to stay in work later on short notice etc. The yard is only 10 mins from my work and is inbetween my work and my house so intend on calling in after work to check up and get some cuddles/ groom is needed etc and obviously I'm off 4 days a week so will spend these riding grooming schooling or anything that's needed!
Sorry for the long post just would like people's ideas on whether they think I am ready
forgot to add I would be full loaning a horse ideally!
I had ridden from when I was 7 till 17, during this working in my riding stables from 14-17 with both riding school and livery horses so am confident on ground handling as have worked with cheeky ponies to stubborn mares and understand the importance of being respected by horses. Happy with my knowledge how to address issues regarding behavoural and herd possition in a confident but gentle manner.
I went to university from 18-21 and have done the odd hacks on holiday and lessons over the last 3 years. Started having 2-3 private lessons a week in march in an attempt to regain my riding skills but really want my own horse as I feel would benefit me more as I could ride more often. I would also continue with lessons either on my own horse or at a riding school probolly either once a week or once a fortnight depending on my needs.
At present I can w/t/c have done small jumps I am confident to jump any height as I have always enjoyed it but haven't done as height as I used to yet. Also have been doing leg yields and working horses on an outline which can be tricky on a riding school horse with a dead mouth bless him!
Currently have ridden different horses,including a stubborn mare who required lots of persistence and a no messing approach and she would stop and refuse to work if she felt she could get away with it and was unhappy going above slow plod in walk, managed to get her attention and show her what I expected and wouldn't let her mess me around and she ended up,cantering over jumps happily and seem to enjoy herself the riding instructor sais I handled her well as it was my first time on her.
Anyway I would be looking for something over 14.2 not really bothered about breed probolly looking older than 7. But all depends on the temperament. Would be looking for all rounder, that likes to hack either alone or in company. Would be happy to have a horse that needs confident rider to hack alone as I like to build up trust and work together through any issues.
Would be kept on full livery at a lovely yard with indoor school,lots of off road hacking. Due to my job as a nurse I work 3 12hr shifts a week can be days or nights so felt full livery was best to guarantee a constant routine as at times I may have to stay in work later on short notice etc. The yard is only 10 mins from my work and is inbetween my work and my house so intend on calling in after work to check up and get some cuddles/ groom is needed etc and obviously I'm off 4 days a week so will spend these riding grooming schooling or anything that's needed!
Sorry for the long post just would like people's ideas on whether they think I am ready
forgot to add I would be full loaning a horse ideally!
