Making OH go riding on holiday (Wales)! Thoughts please!

[MizElz]

OH and I are going to the Gower Peninsula in September, and the other day, he made the fateful mistake of saying, 'Ooh! We could go riding whilst we're there!'

Now my OH has not ridden for years - he did a bit of RDA stuff when he was under 10, but other than that, he's only ever sat on Ellie whilst I led her round a field (after having ridden the legs off her beforehand - here's not many people brave/stupid enough to get on my horsey!

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He does, however, have aspirations of one day owning a 'Gyppo cob' - he loves coloureds and hairies, and has visions of himself in a little flat cap and tweed in the show ring (in hand, I hasten to add!)

Anyway, I have done a little bit of research and have found this:
Copley Stables website

It says they cater for all abilities, and that they offer a 'private hack' - presumably for just the two of us, which would be ideal. What does everyone think? Is it too much to ask of a first timer, to just plonk him on a riding school horse and get on with it? IMO it's the best way, but I dont want to overface him

Must add I have just texted him, and he seems up for it......

 

[Nailed]

go for it lol.. If he gets decked.. he gets decked.. but looks like he'll be fine!

Lou x

 

[Ezme]

Riding schools and treking places are set up for people like him. Tie a beer to the saddle, that'll keep him in the plate! lol

 

[MizElz]

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Riding schools and treking places are set up for people like him. Tie a beer to the saddle, that'll keep him in the plate! lol

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Hehe what a great idea!

 

[Bettyboo1976]

Yeah go for it. you'll have great fun I'm sure, and obviously pictures to follow after the event???

 

[Thistle]

Copely is a good place, however it's really only just outside Swansea so could be a far way from you - where did you decide to stay eventually

 

[Brontie]

Certainly go for it. Looks like theres some stunning scenary for you

 

[MizElz]

OH loved the look of Three Cliffs Bay, so think we might head for there! Someone else we knew recommended Port Eynon, but OH wasnt so sure of that one!

I've just found these riding stables too:
Forge Mill riding stables

Another possibility!

 

[Llwyncwn]

The best person to ask is Zig zag who lives on the Gower. Havnt seen her on here for a while though. If all else fails - you can come and see me

From just above my place you can see both North and South Gower coastlines. Hope you enjoy.

 

[MizElz]

Oh bless you - what a view you must have!

I havent seen zigzag for a while - will certainly pounce on her if she comes back soon though!