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I currently own two horses, both out on loan. One is a companion pony and the other was my main horse.

Last Jan I completely lost interest so I put them both out on loan while I sorted my head out. So thats them.

Now me. I am a confident rider, in the sense that I will gallop, jump, xc whatever BUT I am completely imcompetant, in the sense that I have never had lessons and have no idea regarding schooling or aids etc etc. My horses have always suited me, being as they are point and kick types so we were well suited!

It has always been my desire to do a lot of jumping, sj and xc, I just love it - and watching your videos and piccys has only sufficed to make me more intent that that is what I'd like to do.

Now, my questions to you guys (because you all are a lot more learned than I
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A) Do I take my main horse back on and get lessons with him (bearing in mind he has never been schooled) and learn some schooling. He could do some very low level shows I suppose under 3ft.

B) Do I leave the horses and get lessons with an instructor on a schooled horse.

C) Do I sell my horse to his loaner, buy a competant horse for jumping etc and get lessons on him/her.

The main reason I think I lost interest was because my horses were stabled far too far away from me and to-ing and fro-ing was getting a bit much. For a price, I could move whatever horse I have, very close to me, where he would be on full livery, which would suit me for the days I feel like not bothering.

What do you guys think - ask me anyting you like if it helps with the advice
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For the time being, I would leave the horses where they are and have some one to one lessons with a good instructor on a well-schooled horse, so you can see how you get on.

I assume you have loan agreements for both of your horses, so you wouldn't be able to just go and take the riding horse back.

Once you know a good instructor, you could ask them to assess your horse for you and take it from there.
 
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For the time being, I would leave the horses where they are and have some one to one lessons with a good instructor on a well-schooled horse, so you can see how you get on.

I assume you have loan agreements for both of your horses, so you wouldn't be able to just go and take the riding horse back.

Once you know a good instructor, you could ask them to assess your horse for you and take it from there.

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My main horse has no loan contract with him, so I would absolutely be able to take him back on, but I would give notice out of politeness.

I was thinking that, and I feel its the best practicle idea, but my main riding horse will be 11 this year, so Im worried if I do end up having to sell him, I'll be doing it @ the wrong side of ten..?
 
I like the sound of B! If you get your riding up tp scratch and learn the aids etc then when you come to buy a horse you will be able to find one from a broader range and then you will be more capable to get them to work well!
Good Luck!
 
I would go for option B.

This way, your RI can assess your ability and hopefully advise you which way to go with the horses. ie. get main horse back or buy something that would be more suitable.
 
Its much easier to learn the correct feel for the correct way of a horse going on the flat etc if you are on a horse who is used to going that way.. so I would advocate some lessons on a schoolmaster first, then you can try to apply them to your own horse... who will be finding it all new and confusing to start with too... so once you know what you are looking for from your riding, you will know if you want to pursue it with your old horse, or try something else now.
 
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