Does anyone go XC Schooling on their own?

[Stenners]

I meant with someone on foot but no other horses? I was meant to be out this weekend but my friend has cancelled but still tempted to go but never been without other horses accompanying me! Not that my mare needs a lead but usually helps my confidence and nice to go with others!

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

I have done when someone's pulled out, when I can grab a body to wander round on foot.
Not ideal but can work v well on occasions.

 

[DabDab]

Yes of course. I've rarely gone with someone else ridden

 

[ycbm]

Often. More often than in company, like DD.

 

[Ambers Echo]

Yes but only with a foot soldier. I would not go completely alone.

 

[w1bbler]

Definitely go if you have a foot soldier. It will be excellent practice for when you go competing

 

[millitiger]

Yes, most of the time.
Just don't recommend if you're on a youngster on its first xc school as nice to have a nanny/ lead

 

[IrishMilo]

I prefer going alone as then you can just get on with it.

 

[MagicMelon]

Yes, went last week on my own (with someone on foot for safety). Had a great time just doing my own thing. Only issue is if you have a problem and could do with a lead (into water etc.) but if your horse is pretty genuine/experienced then I wouldnt think twice about it. I found it more relaxing as there weren't other horses tanking about.

 

[Abacus]

I often do. Especially if you travel together and/or the horses live together, they can be clingy and harder to get focussed if their friend isn't nearby. So for training I think it's better although for a jolly, it's more fun to have someone else riding.

 

[Roxylola]

Yes, I've been plenty of times solo. And subject to me being sensible and keeping everything well within what I know I can jump I happily go completely alone but I'm not jumping anything massive and know my boys well

 

[BallyJ]

I would yes!

but double check their rules! Some places don't let you go completely alone!

 

[nikkimariet]

Yes. There’s someone on the yard and I always tell another person when I’ve started jumping and what time to expect me to message after.

I might be brave on Rooni for a dressage dove but I’m not stupid, I’m not in it to jump anything huge and stack it.

 

[muddybay]

I prefer going alone with someone on foot as I have a horse that gets way too excited when asked to wait when their friend jumps!

 

[atropa]

Yep, as long as I can have someone on foot for emergencies I have no problem going alone

 

[spotty_pony2]

Yes, both with and without someone on foot.