When is someone ready to go on their first hunt?

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I have a friend who has been riding for 3 months? She can canter, gallop, jump 4ft +, trot. She really wants to go on a hunt for the first time, I'm not sure. What do you think?

 

[HaffiesRock]

Completely depends on the person, their confidence and ability. I have been riding for 25 years and I'm not ready yet!

 

[Goldenstar]

Impossible say without knowing the person and very importantly the horse who they are going to take hunting .

 

[AdorableAlice]

Probably wasted in the hunting field, try the BSJA, they are in need of talent.

 

[L&M]

Whatever their 'natural talent', it will be a steep learning curve!!!!

I am amazed that anyone who has only been riding 3 mnths can jump 4ft, so question whether this is a serious post…..

 

[cptrayes]

I have a friend who has been riding for 3 months? She can canter, gallop, jump 4ft +, trot. She really wants to go on a hunt for the first time, I'm not sure. What do you think?

I think you're having a great laugh, unless she's been riding eight hours a day for three months

You're only fifteen, is this girl boasting to try and impress you or something?

 

[Countryman]

Take her on foot first, so she can get a feel for the day and what she will be expected to do.

 

[AdorableAlice]

Whatever their 'natural talent', it will be a steep learning curve!!!!

I am amazed that anyone who has only been riding 3 mnths can jump 4ft, so question whether this is a serious post…..

i think you mis read my comment.

 

[ester]

I wonder why trot was the last thing on the list

 

[AdorableAlice]

I wonder why trot was the last thing on the list

typo, should be tosh not trot

 

[Doug]

When they can be in control of an excitable horse in an open space; ensuring that they are not a danger to themselves, others or the horse.

These days there is normally a good contingency of non-jumpers so if can be the equivalent of a fast fun ride over varied (sometimes not ideal) terrain.

Has she been on any fun rides? Does she have a horse of her own to take or would she be on a hireling?

The advice to follow on foot a couple times is solid. It would give a great flavour of what to expect and a close up view of the questions asked of both horse and rider!