Looking for advice/ideas

[user920133]

Hi,

I have been passionate about horses my whole life and recently had to say goodbye to my long time equine partner. Riding has always been an important part of my life, and I would love to continue in any way possible. I have found a stable to volunteer at but I love being in the saddle.

At the moment, I’m unable to commit to buying or loaning a horse, I am still in education and will have exams soon, but I’m hoping to explore alternative ways to keep riding. I have competed showjumping to a respectable level (not at all fazed by spookiness, excitement etc) and would love any advice on how I could keep riding—whatever that looks like, even just helping out with hacking now and again would be amazing.

I completely understand that this is probably asking for the impossible! (if it is of any use I am based in Oxfordshire).

Thank you in advance!

 

[HappyHollyDays]

Whereabouts in Oxfordshire, generally not the exact location. There are two riding schools near me in North Oxfordshire and both offer decent hacking which may be a solution while you are busy with exams. (If you are close enough)

 

[anglo]

An advert on your local facebook page , looking to help or even looking for someone to share . Sometimes there are people that need one of their horses ridden ( if they have a few) and would appreciate the company

 

[Abacus]

Hi,

I have been passionate about horses my whole life and recently had to say goodbye to my long time equine partner. Riding has always been an important part of my life, and I would love to continue in any way possible. I have found a stable to volunteer at but I love being in the saddle.

At the moment, I’m unable to commit to buying or loaning a horse, I am still in education and will have exams soon, but I’m hoping to explore alternative ways to keep riding. I have competed showjumping to a respectable level (not at all fazed by spookiness, excitement etc) and would love any advice on how I could keep riding—whatever that looks like, even just helping out with hacking now and again would be amazing.

I completely understand that this is probably asking for the impossible! (if it is of any use I am based in Oxfordshire).

Thank you in advance!

Again, whereabouts in Oxfordshire - you can PM me if you'd prefer. I'm in South Oxfordshire and might either know of a place or, if you're close enough, might have something you could ride.

 

[ihatework]

Any dealers near you? If you ride ok then I’m sure they would give you saddle time and possibly some cash too!