junglefairy
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Something like the EquiSure sounds sensible. Even if you contacts (e.g. husband and parents) arent local they could call the police/an ambulance in an emergency.
Horses at home and riding alone
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MuddyMonster
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I meant to add to my earlier post: I too text either my OH & parents and let them know when I'm on, how long I'll be & when I'm off.
I always wear my body protector when hacking alone as OH made me promise I woaloneI generally wear it for jumping alone too & often flatwork.
I always wear my body protector when hacking alone as OH made me promise I woaloneI generally wear it for jumping alone too & often flatwork.
case895
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I pick a theme or two for each session, e.g. fitness, direct transitions, lateral work, centre lines. Then pick a couple of exercises per theme. In daylight, I might pick a couple of exercises from one of my two favourite books. The pole work book is good as it will have 6 or so exercises for a single layout, so you don't have to dismount to move poles around.
MiJodsR2BlinkinTite
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I have my own yard, and don't have a school!
One horse is a youngster (but sensible); the other is 21 yrs.
There is a livery here, but my 21yo can only really walk (vets advice); and I'm taking the youngster a bit steady at the moment - livery likes to hoon along and so therefore I tend not to go with her, difficult time-wise as well.
Yes you have to be motivated. It isn't easy sometimes, especially when the weather isn't exactly cheery!
I "school" on the ride (have to!), so that does give each hack a purpose, as someone else has said, you can concentrate on one thing, or a couple of things, and get that sorted. Like with my youngster the other day, I deliberately chose a route through a working quarry as I needed her to see a lot of traffic, and we did, which was good! She's only 4, but a little gem. Yes, going through a working quarry with a 4yo.... I know, it sounds a bit challenging, but bless her, she copes with that and its one of our regular routes. That's a cob for you!
For safety, it is good if you can to tell someone where you're doing (not that I do, always!), plus always make sure you carry a phone and that it is charged. Obvious I know.
If its a nice day, I will ride two in one day, sometimes just do the identical route with each one - we're lucky in that all the rides round here are circular, and most are about an hour's-worth.
One horse is a youngster (but sensible); the other is 21 yrs.
There is a livery here, but my 21yo can only really walk (vets advice); and I'm taking the youngster a bit steady at the moment - livery likes to hoon along and so therefore I tend not to go with her, difficult time-wise as well.
Yes you have to be motivated. It isn't easy sometimes, especially when the weather isn't exactly cheery!
I "school" on the ride (have to!), so that does give each hack a purpose, as someone else has said, you can concentrate on one thing, or a couple of things, and get that sorted. Like with my youngster the other day, I deliberately chose a route through a working quarry as I needed her to see a lot of traffic, and we did, which was good! She's only 4, but a little gem. Yes, going through a working quarry with a 4yo.... I know, it sounds a bit challenging, but bless her, she copes with that and its one of our regular routes. That's a cob for you!
For safety, it is good if you can to tell someone where you're doing (not that I do, always!), plus always make sure you carry a phone and that it is charged. Obvious I know.
If its a nice day, I will ride two in one day, sometimes just do the identical route with each one - we're lucky in that all the rides round here are circular, and most are about an hour's-worth.
Crazylittlemaisey
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Thanks for replies everyone 
Motivation to ride hasnt ever been a problem as Im always up for riding. But... Im not that ambitious or strategic with what I do at times.
I think what will help the most is getting involved in a riding club as Id meet more people locally. Im sure it would spur me on a little too to get out there and do things.
Thanks ladies and gents
Motivation to ride hasnt ever been a problem as Im always up for riding. But... Im not that ambitious or strategic with what I do at times.
I think what will help the most is getting involved in a riding club as Id meet more people locally. Im sure it would spur me on a little too to get out there and do things.
Thanks ladies and gents
MagicMelon
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Ive always kept my horses at home so never had anyone to ride with or generally even be around in person. Ive backed and brought on youngsters on my own including my current competition horse who I did entirely on my own while my OH was at work and my son was at nursery (or in an evening). When I was backing the horse early on (like just starting to get on it) then for safety Id text my OH to say I was getting on and text again once I was off. So at least he'd know to send someone round if he hadn't heard from me for a while! Where I live now though thankfully the field I ride in borders a (quiet) road so I'd hope a passer by might notice me lying in a heap... But yeah, I think texting is the only thing you can do really. Nobody ever knows where I am hacking so Ive considered getting that hacking app where it'll log your location and send out a panic call if you dont move for a certain amount of time - might be worth getting for peace of mind?
With regards to what you do, I need to compete, when I have an event coming up then I have something to aim towards and practice at home. Id be a bit lost if I had nothing to ride for as such other than simply pleasure! So perhaps have something to aim at?
With regards to what you do, I need to compete, when I have an event coming up then I have something to aim towards and practice at home. Id be a bit lost if I had nothing to ride for as such other than simply pleasure! So perhaps have something to aim at?
amandaco2
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I just ride...
Got 4 and work full time so one is part loaned to help exercise....but they do 6-7 days week most of yr...once it gets far after work I box up to arena so work drops to probably 2-3x week....
Got 4 and work full time so one is part loaned to help exercise....but they do 6-7 days week most of yr...once it gets far after work I box up to arena so work drops to probably 2-3x week....
AFB
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I end up riding alone the majority of the time as most people have usually cleared off before I get to the yard. I always carry my phone and am lucky to have a sensible horse but he'd be semi-retired if I only rode when I had someone with me.