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WelshTilly

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Hi All

Thought i'd introduce myself as im new to H&H im currently getting back into riding following a 10 year break from riding.

My aim is once i have brushed up on my basics (currently taking lessons) is to purchase a horse who can build my confidence.

I would welcome any advice / experience anyone else has and also tips for getting back in as an adult late 20's following a long break.

Thank you in advance,

Kerry
 
Welcome :)
It may be worth having a horse on loan/share before you buy, so you can get a feel how it feels to have a horse and the sort of costs it involves.

ETA when you do buy, make sure you take your instructor along to veiw a potential horse
 
Hi Kerry.

I had a 16 year break from horses and was looking for a 8-10 year old schoolmaster. I bought a 6 year old Belgian Warmblood show jumper. Who reared and napped and still spins and spooks.

I started riding at 4 and went up the ranks through Pony Club and did very well on ponies (eventing, SJ, tetrathlon) so thought I could just step back into it.

Oh dear. Wrong. Wrong. Wrong.

My advice to you is do not buy a 6yo sharp, spooky WB!

It took me 2 years to get to grips with him. I have had him 8 years now and would rather sell my legs than him and we do pretty well and I think he is a star.

But it is not a recommended course of action ;)
 
Hi Kerry,

I'm new to H & H today too. I would agree with tinkandlilly & say loan/share first. Preferably loan a horse that's a real confidence gover..I had horses when I was young then stopped when I was about 13, got back in to it when I was about 18, (almost 4 years ago) had a horse on part loan who was a star, an old boy that really gave me my confidence.. then got my boy last October. I love having him & wouldn't change it for anything now but you really feel the difference from being a loaner to owning. I've been through hell & back with him since I've had him, major ring bone surgery, 5 months box rest, getting him back into work & that's no fun with a 16'1 TB, you suddenly have a constant responsibility!! All paid of in the end becaise he's totally what I was looking for but it's a constant worry with them!! Enjoy getting back in to it!!
 
Welcome to the forum :D

I agree with everyone else, loaning is good. I loaned a horse before hoping to buy and it wasn't right for me, so we sent her back. Then my Grandad bought me polo pony - I wanted a happy hack, I got an unhappy project! But after nearly six months we are finally the best of friends and beginning to successfully hack and are aiming to be in the hunting field by next season. :D Horses really do bring a huge sense of achievement!
 
Hi All

Thank you for the replies and maybe should have mentioned will be looking to loan with a view to buy, sorry got ahead of myself!!

Teabagsmum - i know what you mean the simple things i did as a kid as an adult its slowly coming back to me, however its also amazing how much i remeber without even thinking about it!

Ginger Bear - sorry to hear about all your problems and i appreciate its not an easy ride i feel your pain but glad he's back and fit, thankfully i have alot of patience and am in no rush.

Any ideas for finiding loan horses welcome ive been looking on H&H, Free ads, epony etc. Ive also tapped out my local riding centre and instructor.

Thanks for the info, has anyone found it difficult as an adult and got any advice, as all my local riding schools are really geared for kids rather than adults which is slightly frustrating.

Kerry
 
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