Making riding fun

[harmony_]

could anyone give me any ideas of what i could to make riding really fun?
like any tasks orsomething, or something i could do and then feel proud of myself?

Im thinking along the lines ofshow jumping please

and schooling please!

 

[gemmagallagher]

You should enjoy every minute of riding!! Why not get a calendar and set yourself some goals with the date to be completed by, such as, improving your seat/balance etc. Get a helper to take a pic/video on the first try and then again in a few weeks time. That way you can see your improvement and feel proud of yourself.

Or, if you have the facilities, stage a small show for your friends/yard and have all the entrants donate a small amount to the ILPH or another charity of your choice. You could have some different classes like fancy dress, mounted games, jumping and best turned out.
Hope this helps

 

[LusoLover]

Variety will make life far more fun and interesting for you and your horse. Go on some pleasure rides, perhaps a dressage test, clear round xc, etc. I love sitting down with a glass of wine, local schedules and planning the next few months. Getting out and about doesn't have to be about winning rossettes, although it's always nice to, it's more about helping to motivate you and give you goals to work to. It also definitely strengthens your bond with your horse.
Enjoy!

 

[harmony_]

I do enjoy every minute i have with my horse

i dont see it as a chore as some people do, I prefer to be at my stables smelling of poo and wee

but we do a monthly show at our yard and we have just raised enough to buy a set of 4 poly blocks

although the idea about going out and about isnt very wide for me as my horse fits in horseboxes, really bad with her eyes rolled back etc, and will only travel in a lorry! which is a shame as we cant afford one at this moment, so ive only been going competeing properly if anyone is kind enough to offer me a lift!

 

[Paint it Lucky]

How about some bareback, and abreback jumping! (i did this today, was great fun!), or get your friends to lunge you and practise doing exercises like no hands, arms in the air, knees up like a jockey etc.