Are you in the Stockport area?

[MerryMaxmas]

And would anyone be willing to let me just spend time around horses, just looking at them and stroking them?
I'm 56 years old and I haven't ridden or been around horses for about 6 years, I unfortunately have Long Covid after getting Covid in March 2020, physical activity of any kind exhausts me, I desperately want to be around horses again but am not physically able to ride or even volunteer at a stables (mucking out, grooming, helping with rides, etc would be too much for me) I can only drive short distances due to fatigue, so am looking at around a 20min drive from central Stockport, during the week, just to spend time around horses and that feeling that you get just being around them would do my heart and soul so much good and make me feel like "me" again

 

[dogatemysalad]

Unfortunately, I'm not close enough to you, but hoping someone sees this who can help.

 

[MerryMaxmas]

Unfortunately, I'm not close enough to you, but hoping someone sees this who can help.

Thank you whereabouts are you?

 

[Barton Bounty]

I would definitely love to help but I am even further

 

[MerryMaxmas]

I would definitely love to help but I am even further

You definitely are just a bit too far away! But thank you

 

[Barton Bounty]

You definitely are just a bit too far away! But thank you

If your ever passing though

 

[Art Nouveau]

Right now I'm a 20 minute drive from Stockport train station if that helps. Weekday traffic might be a bit longer though. I think I've messaged you before and the drive was a bit too far then, but you're welcome to try us out and see if the drive is manageable.

 

[MerryMaxmas]

Right now I'm a 20 minute drive from Stockport train station if that helps. Weekday traffic might be a bit longer though. I think I've messaged you before and the drive was a bit too far then, but you're welcome to try us out and see if the drive is manageable.

Hi yes we did speak a few months ago, unfortunately I think you're right and weekday traffic would be longer than 20mins, but I will definitely be in touch if I improve and can manage a longer drive without the risk of a relapse

 

[Merry neddy man]

Just bumping

 

[MerryMaxmas]

Just bumping

Thank you

 

[MereChristmas]

And would anyone be willing to let me just spend time around horses, just looking at them and stroking them?
I'm 56 years old and I haven't ridden or been around horses for about 6 years, I unfortunately have Long Covid after getting Covid in March 2020, physical activity of any kind exhausts me, I desperately want to be around horses again but am not physically able to ride or even volunteer at a stables (mucking out, grooming, helping with rides, etc would be too much for me) I can only drive short distances due to fatigue, so am looking at around a 20min drive from central Stockport, during the week, just to spend time around horses and that feeling that you get just being around them would do my heart and soul so much good and make me feel like "me" again

@Maxine67 have you put this in The Tack Room?
Far more footfall there

 

[MerryMaxmas]

@Maxine67 have you put this in The Tack Room?
Far more footfall there

I asked a few months ago on The Tack Room, and got some lovely replies but no one in my area, I might try again but am also going to ask on local fb groups

 

[ycbm]

Are you sure you can't manage the drive to Somerford Maxine? How about trying asking this place, it's a very low pressure little riding school tucked away in Poynton who might be happy to have you there midweek when the kids are in school.

Bank Farm Riding School – learn to ride in Stockport

Visit Bank Farm Riding School, or call 07990808212 if you are looking for a riding school in Stockport the surrounding areas.

bankfarmridingschool.co.uk

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[MerryMaxmas]

Are you sure you can't manage the drive to Somerford Maxine? How about trying asking this place, it's a very low pressure little riding school tucked away in Poynton who might be happy to have you there midweek when the kids are in school.

Bank Farm Riding School – learn to ride in Stockport

Visit Bank Farm Riding School, or call 07990808212 if you are looking for a riding school in Stockport the surrounding areas.

bankfarmridingschool.co.uk

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I would love to be able to get to Somerford, it looks amazing, but it is too far just now
I used to ride and help out at Bank Farm a few years ago, so might try there again, it might sound weird but I would prefer to go somewhere new, where no one knew the "old me" - the fit, healthy one who could do anything, rather than the Long Covid me, hope that makes sense?

 

[ycbm]

I would love to be able to get to Somerford, it looks amazing, but it is too far just now
I used to ride and help out at Bank Farm a few years ago, so might try there again, it might sound weird but I would prefer to go somewhere new, where no one knew the "old me" - the fit, healthy one who could do anything, rather than the Long Covid me, hope that makes sense?

It certainly does. I hope you find somewhere.
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[toppedoff]

Do you have a local Facebook group for equestrians?

 

[MerryMaxmas]

Do you have a local Facebook group for equestrians?

Yes I'm going to ask on fb as well

 

[toppedoff]

Yes I'm going to ask on fb as well

100% sure someone would be happy for you to see their horses - we've had a few arrangements like this in my local one, all worked very well! Good luck!

 

[MerryMaxmas]

Well I've posted on 2 local Facebook groups so now we wait!

 

[dancingkris]

Is Alderley Edge too far? I have a private yard which is so peaceful and tranquil, totally off the beaten track with my gang of 3 who would love someone to fuss and pamper them a few days a week. They're all lovely temperaments x

 

[MerryMaxmas]

Is Alderley Edge too far? I have a private yard which is so peaceful and tranquil, totally off the beaten track with my gang of 3 who would love someone to fuss and pamper them a few days a week. They're all lovely temperaments x

Oh wow it sounds amazing, but unfortunately is too far for me to drive at the moment Thank you for the offer though

 

[throwawayaccount]

I’ve moved my pony now, however, if you ever fancy a road trip (I would drive), I would more than happily let you come and spend some time with her/grooming if you felt up to it.

 

[MerryMaxmas]

I’ve moved my pony now, however, if you ever fancy a road trip (I would drive), I would more than happily let you come and spend some time with her/grooming if you felt up to it.

Thank you, where have you moved to?

 

[throwawayaccount]

Will pm x

 

[dancingkris]

Likewise....im often in stockport as its where I grew up and my parents still live there (in offerton). They often have my daughter so I could happily pick you up after dropping her off as I'm doing the journey anyway! It's doing me a favour as sometimes I need an extra few hours in the day to do feet, groom, etc etc xx