would this be a bad thing

[Josh_craney]

directly out of our livery yard gate there is a bridle path through fields and absouloutley no roads or traffic. would it be stupid to go riding out in the dark??

 

[GTs]

I would say yes - although more then likely you will be safe, if you had a fall it would be more difficult to find you, your horse now loose could end up on a road, etc.

I take it you are bored in the evenings, I will ask your teachers to give you more homework - probably double is a good start!

 

[rrose]

yes, Fair enough if you get caught out on the ride home. but if you fall off... no one would know.

 

[pottamus]

I would not risk it for all sorts of reasons...safety etc. I guess you are female too...never a good idea in the dark. It's a sad world out there with sad people in it.

 

[Clodagh]

I used to when I was young. I'd rather be sitting by the fire now!! Depends how sensible your ned is, and a full moon is good, as some visibility must help!
Last year I hacked home from hunting in the pitch dark, jumping ditches on the way! We did get a bit lost, though, and rode over someones bonfire. (Luckily it was out). That does prove it can be a bit dodgy, I suppose!

 

[horsegirl]

He's not female - 15 year old boy

I agree with the extra homework suggestion!

 

[Theresa_F]

On a moonlit night and if you have a sensible horse, then I would. Better if you have someone you can go out with.

Actually a ride on a warm or frosty night is very nice with the moon overhead.

If your horse is not sensible, you don't know the track then don't do it.

 

[Josh_craney]

dont mention homework we have loads of revision to be doing for mocks. but horse is just as important as that is the career that im going into.

 

[serena2005]

i would say no, but iv only ever had bad experiences out in the dark.