Best way to progress when riding once a week?

[silverunicorn]

I’ve been riding at riding schools for just over a year as an adult, though with considerable gaps due to moving house and things like that. My plan for this year is to alternate each week between lessons and hacking- does that seem a good balance? I would like to ride twice a week, but unfortunately that’s not affordable for me until I’m ready to share a horse with someone.

 

[Starzaan]

I encourage all my riders who can only afford one ride a week to come and watch as many lessons as they could.
It’s amazing how much you will learn from watching a lesson - try and watch a range, from beginner to advanced. My clients never mind being watched by someone who wants to learn, and I am always happy to answer questions or explain things to someone who is watching and keen to learn.

Good luck ?

 

[Roxylola]

Get as fit as you can be, run, lift weights, do yoga or pilates, cycle - as much variety as you can it will all help

 

[silverunicorn]

Thank you, both! I'll definitely ask about watching lessons and try to get back into yoga or pilates.