handbagsandhay
Well-Known Member
So I had been posting on here a few weeks back for various things and nowhave a good plan of where I am going horsey wise. I have been riding for 25 years but got a bit out of practice. Anyhoo I now have a friends horse to exercise a couple of times a week - flatwork only - and can really suit myself with regards anything else - grooming, mucking out etc as time permits (he is on DIY livery and his owner is there everyday, though short on time to ride as much as she'd like - hence me riding - she does everything else but when I am there and have the time I am happy to help/do what needs done and she is very happy about that - Got a good deal there) I also ride with a friend who has 4 horses, we hack out. I was looking to get back into jumping as it used to be a passion of mine and have booked a couple of jumping lessons at a riding school who has a focus on jumping. However I was also recommended another smaller school and have booked lessons there - general riding with a focus on seat, posture etc and some stable management (looking to brush up so I can do my BHS exams) I am also actively trying to find some western riding/training. So I was quite happy in my little horse obsessed bubble until someone passed a comment that I am doing too many different things and should "focus on one area" and tbh it has kind of knocked the wind out my sails. I have always been horse mad but due to various circumstances haven't owned once since I was a teen. i also love learning new things and am a "get in about it" type of person hence the immersing myself in all the opportunities available to me. Surely this isn't wrong to do?