Rusty returner books riding lesson!

[Spotherisk]

No real point to this but 18 months after Tinner was PTS, and over a year since I had a 20 minute sit on my retired cob I have booked a proper riding lesson, and I’m a bit nervous!

It is a group lesson max of four, so when I’m exhausted from trotting one circuit I can pull into the middle and rest (if the instructor isn’t fierce and allows me to do that)…

I will have a few lessons or maybe hacks and see just how much I want to ride, my mojo has gone but maybe I will find it again.

wish me luck - it’s next Tuesday.

 

[cauda equina]

Good luck!
And please let us know how it goes, and your requirements for when we need to look for your next horse!

 

[Rumtytum]

Sounds a great plan! Good luck, hope you really enjoy it ?

 

[paddy555]

No real point to this but 18 months after Tinner was PTS, and over a year since I had a 20 minute sit on my retired cob I have booked a proper riding lesson, and I’m a bit nervous!

It is a group lesson max of four, so when I’m exhausted from trotting one circuit I can pull into the middle and rest (if the instructor isn’t fierce and allows me to do that)…

I will have a few lessons or maybe hacks and see just how much I want to ride, my mojo has gone but maybe I will find it again.

wish me luck - it’s next Tuesday.

enjoy it. Where are you going?

 

[Spotherisk]

enjoy it. Where are you going?

Cheston. Not too far from me - I used to help with RDA there in the 80’s!

 

[SaddlePsych'D]

Aw yay very exciting! Do update us on how it goes

I'm not a fan of group lessons (they stress me out!) but a group of four sounds like an ideal number and probably quite fun. I do think I miss out on some things by being on my own all the time in my lessons.

 

[ycbm]

Go for it! I hope you have a lot of fun.
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[Skib]

How sensible to return by trying it out.
In my case, not riding during lock down was a bad thing health wise. Riding seems to stabilise my weight and improve my balance. It strengthens one's ankles and requires many tiny muscle movements to keep one upright - And if you can enjoy it too and meet other riders, that is an added benefit.

 

[splashgirl45]

have fun and let us know how you get on

 

[SheriffTruman]

No worries, you'll be fine. I returned after 25+ years not riding. For a private half-hour lesson. Okay, I DID walk funny afterwards, but the virus bit me alright. Was hooked again from the first minute. (To the slight dismay of my boyfriend, it being such a time-consuming hobby).

Long story short, two years later I owned my first horse. Hope you get your mojo back! Bet you will... you never really unlearn. Sorry you lost your Tinner. Maybe you'll find a new, different, horse to like or love.

Wishing you lots of fun!

 

[Spotherisk]

Thank you everyone, you’ve all been very kind ?

 

[Emilieu]

Looking forward to the lesson update!

 

[Dave's Mam]

Oh exciting! Looking forward to the update!

 

[Trouper]

Once a rider, always a rider. The old muscle memory will kick in and you'll be fine. The hardest part will be remembering to enjoy it!!

 

[MrsMozartleto]

So exciting indeed!

It'll be grand. And once you feel that movement and smell that mix of horse and tack you'll be right back into it lass.

 

[Spotherisk]

So exciting indeed!

It'll be grand. And once you feel that movement and smell that mix of horse and tack you'll be right back into it lass.

Luckily I still have two retirees to sniff!

 

[Spotherisk]

I’ve had the lesson!
I had a sensible cob of around 16hh, and shared a lesson with just one other. My hips let me down a lot, I mean I struggled to get on and getting off was hell, after half an hour I’d had enough for my first time - I’m actually proud that I didn’t land on my backside when I got off! I did enjoy it apart from the hip pain, and the good horse was a bit lumpy in the trot which didn’t help, but I think I will book some slow and easy hacks so I don’t ask too much of myself too quickly.

And find a close Pilates and/or yoga class.

 

[Emilieu]

So glad it went well and just wanted to say, as a fellow cob rider who cannot get through the week without a Pilates class, this is a top plan. Hip opener stretches are heavenly.

 

[Spotherisk]

So glad it went well and just wanted to say, as a fellow cob rider who cannot get through the week without a Pilates class, this is a top plan. Hip opener stretches are heavenly.

My left is mechanically tight, there are bone spurs which inhibit movement but it can definitely be improved upon!

 

[Birker2020]

My left is mechanically tight, there are bone spurs which inhibit movement but it can definitely be improved upon!

I always find my inner thighs ache like mad. I am dreading that pain when I get another horse and start riding properly. But looking forward to it too

 

[Spotherisk]

I’m not too bad today, outside of the hips has a bit of ache but that’s it - taking up running has definitely built strength.

 

[SaddlePsych'D]

Glad it went well! I returned to riding last year and at first was really worried as my outer hips were really sore after the first few lessons, thankfully it didn't stick around.

 

[splashgirl45]

ive booked to go on a hack next week, only my second one after 2 years of not riding. its a different place and she wants me to get there 15 mins early for an assessment as i have ridden for over 50 years i shouldnt be nervous but i hate being watched...

 

[Spotherisk]

ive booked to go on a hack next week, only my second one after 2 years of not riding. its a different place and she wants me to get there 15 mins early for an assessment as i have ridden for over 50 years i shouldnt be nervous but i hate being watched...

It’s a weird thing isn’t it!? My Instructor was saying ‘you have a good position’ and I was thinking I bloomin’ well should after donkeys years of riding, shame I’m as inflexible as a scaffolding board! I hope you have a fabulous ride!

 

[Rumtytum]

You’re not alone in hating being watched!
I foresee a ? for the assessment, and looking forward to the report of your lovely hack ?

 

[splashgirl45]

thankyou, i just hope it doesnt pour with rain like my first hack in june. the weather had been hot and sunny, day of my ride it poured all day, next day hot and sunny, was someone trying to tell me something?

 

[Spotherisk]

thankyou, i just hope it doesnt pour with rain like my first hack in june. the weather had been hot and sunny, day of my ride it poured all day, next day hot and sunny, was someone trying to tell me something?

At least you didn’t have to clean sopping wet tack! I am thinking that a hack would have been an easier choice than a lesson!

 

[splashgirl45]

i dont think my old bones would cope with a lesson after all this time not riding at all....if i get on ok i will try and hack once a week and might feel like having a lesson on one of the better horses if i get brave

 

[Trouper]

I sympathise with the "old bones" bit as it is a couple of years since I last rode regularly and, even then, a 30 min lesson was enough!! Enjoy the hack -but I bet the bug bites again and you are off on a lesson or two sometime soon......

i dont think my old bones would cope with a lesson after all this time not riding at all....if i get on ok i will try and hack once a week and might feel like having a lesson on one of the better horses if i get brave

 

[J&S]

You must be very close to me if you ride at Cheston, and if you did RDA there you must know Peggy? She is still going strong just nearby at the Brook.