Is she too old?

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Well two weeks ago I brought myself a new ned after a two year break. My mum was always heavily involved when I was younger but new ned is not suitable for a novice to have a plod on. YO has offered her to plod around on her horse. I was thinking as a surprise to buy her some lessons but at 47 is she too old to learn to ride?
 
What?

Oh. My. Goodness.

How rude are you?

NO she is not too old!

I hope you read this back when you are 47 and wonder how you could have even asked the question!
 
Absolutely not. I qualified as a personal trainer at 45 complete with Olympic weightlifting weekend. :eek: We're not impossibly old me and your mum.

But it does have to be something she's keen to try.

Must admit I thought you meant the YO's horse was 47 for a minute there. :)

Paula
 
well i'm 47 and definately not too old :D though i have been riding for the last 36 years, i'm also a qualified instructor and would happily teach someone who was starting out at your moms age - she may be a little stiffer after each ride to start with than someone who is younger but she's not the oldest i have taught to ride, when i was teaching in a riding school years ago i had a 70 year old who started riding, admitedly she was a very fit and agile lady and loved it :)

best of luck to you mom, i'm sure she will love it :D
 
J&J said:
Well two weeks ago I brought myself a new ned after a two year break. My mum was always heavily involved when I was younger but new ned is not suitable for a novice to have a plod on. YO has offered her to plod around on her horse. I was thinking as a surprise to buy her some lessons but at 47 is she too old to learn to ride?
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Does your Mum know that you are calling her old? To be honest it's not to old at all. My daughter is currently giving her mother & aunt riding lessons after they had a break from riding for many years & they are doing great. They are significantly older than your Mum. There is even talk of them having a go at jumping at a local show in the spring. No get her some lessons, she'll really enjoy herself. :)
 
I used to regularly hack with a gentleman who only started learning to ride at about 68 and got his first horse when he was 70 , so no your mum is not too old:)
 
Your mum is the same age my mum, there or thereabouts. I think my mum's pretty young! She doesn't ride any more because she has dodgy knees, but those aren't age related!
 
My Mum's 60 (61 in November) and although she doesn't ride, she comes on all my walks with me and Neddy, which even for 22yr old me can be tiring!
Though, my Mum is a 'young' 60, I've seen 40yr olds who can barely get up off the sofa, let alone walk/ride a horse. So, if your mum is a healthy 47yr old, I don't see why not!
 
My husband decided that 68 was the ideal time to learn to ride. I thought he was bonkers but learn he did and he hacks out with me sometimes and he's almost 71 now. So certainly 47 isn't too old.
 
Lol, no offence meant haha. I think she would love to learn to ride as she's always said it. Would be nice if in a year or so time she could get a little weekend loan and I could hack out with her. Think after reading all your comments will definitely invest in lessons for her for christmas. Thanks guys, and once again no offence meant :p
 
Lol. It was only because I would imagine if i asked her prior to purchasing she would say something like oh im too old to learn.... but will show her the thread and won't take no for an answer. She does want to learn, has always been a dream as a child, which is why she introduced me to riding many years ago. I only wish I had encouraged her sooner x
 
My husband decided that 68 was the ideal time to learn to ride. I thought he was bonkers but learn he did and he hacks out with me sometimes and he's almost 71 now. So certainly 47 isn't too old.
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I was so cheered to read your post. Mine started aged 67 - he wasnt athletic so he was crazy too - but he persevered and he too is still riding and cantering, age 73. So nice to read about someone else who did the same.
 
My partner is well older that your mother (better be carefull what I say)! She had never ridden before but rides out with me on my patent safe 26 year old horse while I ride out on the youngste. (I am rising 62).
Your mother will probably take to it like a duck to water - just make sure that she is put on a nicely laid back - calm in all situations horse.
Good luck.
 
I'd caution about getting some so elderly mobile - she'll be able to hunt you down and hurt you even asking the question.

If she starts showing nerves, wang a couple of stiff gins into her and tell her she's got nearly five years on Mary King.
 
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