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xspiralx
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No, my parents paid for my weekly lessons. I saved for 2 years to get the lump sum to buy half of pony.
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Opinions on a very Novice rider buying first horse
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xspiralx
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but the original poster said hacked out keeping to a walk and i got the impression has not had "a few years of lessons" like you said you have.
I know kids and even adults actually that have a few-some lessons then want to buy their own horse, i happen to think its a spoilt attitude to have - that is my opinion. whatever happend to working towards such a great honour and responsibility is what i am getting at. Wanting it all NOW and not going through courses, or sharing for example makes me think if they can't be bothered to spend time learning before the purchase will they be bothered to keep the horse long term ??
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I don't think there is anything spoilt about wanting a pony of your own if you can afford it. I had to wait til I was 14 so I could work towards paying for keep, and prove my commitment to my parents, which was perfectly fair enough, but I don't see any problem with getting a horse/pony early on.
She is an adult, she knows what she wants, and if she can afford it, why not? If she doesn't want it long term, she can always sell it - its not the end of the world.
I think there is a big difference between a kid going through a phase and demanding a pony on a whim, and an adult having a few lessons, deciding she loves it, and wanting an opportunity to learn faster and have a horse of her own.
but the original poster said hacked out keeping to a walk and i got the impression has not had "a few years of lessons" like you said you have.
I know kids and even adults actually that have a few-some lessons then want to buy their own horse, i happen to think its a spoilt attitude to have - that is my opinion. whatever happend to working towards such a great honour and responsibility is what i am getting at. Wanting it all NOW and not going through courses, or sharing for example makes me think if they can't be bothered to spend time learning before the purchase will they be bothered to keep the horse long term ??
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I don't think there is anything spoilt about wanting a pony of your own if you can afford it. I had to wait til I was 14 so I could work towards paying for keep, and prove my commitment to my parents, which was perfectly fair enough, but I don't see any problem with getting a horse/pony early on.
She is an adult, she knows what she wants, and if she can afford it, why not? If she doesn't want it long term, she can always sell it - its not the end of the world.
I think there is a big difference between a kid going through a phase and demanding a pony on a whim, and an adult having a few lessons, deciding she loves it, and wanting an opportunity to learn faster and have a horse of her own.
Vicki1986
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i didnt say she was spoilt i said IF it was a child doing the same i would think they were spoilt just to demonstrate
i think we just have to agree to disagree. I dont think its ideal for people to buy a horse on a whim then deciding its not for them and selling it. i think buying one is a big commitment and shouldnt be taken lightly.
"a dog is for life, not just for christmas" why shouldnt it be the same with horses?? i know practically its not, situations changing, competitors out of class etc
a horse to me isnt "something to learn on" its a big deal and a big responsibilty but maybe i think that as i waited til i was 18 and slogged my guts out for years before i did so maybe i see horse ownership as something more precious than some others
I'm not against novices owning horses don't get me wrong, i have known many that did it but first they worked really hard helping others out, learning or doing courses etc. That to me is someone who will do great as they are committed and realise they are novice and have lots to learn before they take on a horse of their own. which i think is great and like you say once they know enough of the basics, will learn a lot quicker.
anyway a bit off topic perhaps.
SM - if she really is serious about it then all you can do is be a friend and try your best to make sure she doesnt end up with a youngster or something unsuitable!
i think we just have to agree to disagree. I dont think its ideal for people to buy a horse on a whim then deciding its not for them and selling it. i think buying one is a big commitment and shouldnt be taken lightly.
"a dog is for life, not just for christmas" why shouldnt it be the same with horses?? i know practically its not, situations changing, competitors out of class etc
a horse to me isnt "something to learn on" its a big deal and a big responsibilty but maybe i think that as i waited til i was 18 and slogged my guts out for years before i did so maybe i see horse ownership as something more precious than some others
I'm not against novices owning horses don't get me wrong, i have known many that did it but first they worked really hard helping others out, learning or doing courses etc. That to me is someone who will do great as they are committed and realise they are novice and have lots to learn before they take on a horse of their own. which i think is great and like you say once they know enough of the basics, will learn a lot quicker.
anyway a bit off topic perhaps.
SM - if she really is serious about it then all you can do is be a friend and try your best to make sure she doesnt end up with a youngster or something unsuitable!
SpruceRI
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My step mother insisted she wanted her own horse after just a few lessons and at that point could barely do rising trot let alone put the tack on.
I found her a loan horse that came with full history, including mounting 'issues'! What a godsend really as she could never get on him! Think she rode him twice in 6 weeks!!
Insisted she keep him and companion pony in a field down the road from mine, been at hand (more than me who was mostly somewhere else)
After 6 weeks [of not being able to get on - that's another long story] she decided that she hadn't got the time or the energy - really it was the knowledge or the riding ability, and she sent the loan horse back.
Only outlay was a trailer, that I ended up buying off my Dad, and some grooming kit which I inherited!!
Think things would've worked out if she'd been at a Riding School with the horse where help was at hand at all times as the horse was a sweetie apart from the mounting issue!
I found her a loan horse that came with full history, including mounting 'issues'! What a godsend really as she could never get on him! Think she rode him twice in 6 weeks!!
Insisted she keep him and companion pony in a field down the road from mine, been at hand (more than me who was mostly somewhere else)
After 6 weeks [of not being able to get on - that's another long story] she decided that she hadn't got the time or the energy - really it was the knowledge or the riding ability, and she sent the loan horse back.
Only outlay was a trailer, that I ended up buying off my Dad, and some grooming kit which I inherited!!
Think things would've worked out if she'd been at a Riding School with the horse where help was at hand at all times as the horse was a sweetie apart from the mounting issue!