Mechanical horse

[nikki_07766]

Has anyone had a lesson on one of these?, are they helpful and do they help when you get back on the real thing, we have one at a yard about 5 mins from me and they charge £20 for half an hour, does this sound reasonable?. any info will be much appreciated.

edited as i can't spell even when i use spell check

 

[Bossanova]

We have one.
Their usefulness depends a lot on the ability of the instructor to use it effectively. If it's a good instructor then theyre invaluable.
£20 sounds fine, pretty reasonable if the instructor is any good

 

[nikki_07766]

Thanks boss, i've had a lesson with one of the people there and she seemed to know what she was doing, i think i'll book one and see how i get on, thanks again.

 

[fairhill]

I had a lesson on one, and then rode my horse afterwards and it made a huge difference to how my horse went! I should go back and have another lesson really. They're really good for letting you concentrate 100% on your position.

 

[nikki_07766]

Thanks for the info, this is what I need to really concentrate on my position, I was think of trying to have one a month and see how I get on. I shall report back.

 

[RachelB]

Just having a generally good instructor is ok, but you really need someone who really knows how to use their teaching tools. One of my instructors wouldn't be able to teach on a mechanical horse for toffee, but my other instructor (Boss's sister as it happens) is flipping fantastic with it. Very clever lady and I learn a lot every time I sit on Lancelot. Well worth a try IMO