Splash2310
Well-Known Member
Hi Everyone,
I am looking for some advice on what to do with my lovely boyfriend.
He is desperate to ride, and currently comes to watch me on my current share every week, and even mucks out her stable for me. I would love to get him on her for a walk and trot, however she is not a beginner’s horse, and it is both unfair on her, and her lovely owner, so not an option.
In his ideal world, I would find him a horse and teach him, so we can start hacking and riding together. Obviously, I am aware that this is not possible, and he will need to go to a riding school for some lessons.
I was wondering everyone’s thoughts on intensive riding courses? My plan was to get him a one-off beginners lesson (to see if he actually enjoys it!), and then perhaps investing in an intensive course (the one I have looked at is at my old riding school and would consist of completing eight hours of riding sessions and four hours of stable management over four days).
Has anyone had any experience on intensive courses? Ideally, I would like him to be confident in walk and trot and starting to canter by the end of the week. Having worked in a riding school – I know that people progress at different rates etc etc etc (and he also has terrible rhythm, so I’m excited to watch a rising trot!).
Any advice would be much appreciated.
I am looking for some advice on what to do with my lovely boyfriend.
He is desperate to ride, and currently comes to watch me on my current share every week, and even mucks out her stable for me. I would love to get him on her for a walk and trot, however she is not a beginner’s horse, and it is both unfair on her, and her lovely owner, so not an option.
In his ideal world, I would find him a horse and teach him, so we can start hacking and riding together. Obviously, I am aware that this is not possible, and he will need to go to a riding school for some lessons.
I was wondering everyone’s thoughts on intensive riding courses? My plan was to get him a one-off beginners lesson (to see if he actually enjoys it!), and then perhaps investing in an intensive course (the one I have looked at is at my old riding school and would consist of completing eight hours of riding sessions and four hours of stable management over four days).
Has anyone had any experience on intensive courses? Ideally, I would like him to be confident in walk and trot and starting to canter by the end of the week. Having worked in a riding school – I know that people progress at different rates etc etc etc (and he also has terrible rhythm, so I’m excited to watch a rising trot!).
Any advice would be much appreciated.