Author Topic: 1st hack -ever on Friday (Read 2814 times)

CarolW · « **on:** February 19, 2014, 09:12:29 pm »

Hi, After always wanting to learn to ride I finally had my first lesson last July, a month after my 50th birthday. I didn't know anything at all about how to ride. My first riding school were not very tolerant (and that's being kind) I lasted 3 months and when the teacher shouted at me for not being in control of the horse (it got a bit spooked with the wind and ran across the ring and I nearly fell off - very scary)I decided maybe it wasn't for me.
But my lovely neighbour told me not all riding schools were the same and recommended a more local school to me. I was very nervous on my first lesson, but they were all very patient with me and I am now booked to go on my very first hack on Friday

[size=78%] I can't wait ! My advise to anyone thinking of learning to ride is to -go for it, but choose your riding school carefully.[/size]
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Dans · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2014, 11:48:40 pm »

Have fun I love hacking out. Just getting back into riding after many years out of the saddle!

Dans

SallyintNorth · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2014, 06:46:11 am »

Well done!

And yes, not all riding schools are the same. When my then-boyfriend wanted to learn, in his thirties, we found a place near us which specialised in teaching adults. She had a couple of classes most evenings, just 4 in a class, and did things like spending time loosening us up on the horses before starting work. All riding instructors and instructresses shout at you, that just goes with the territory!

, but being all adults together in a small ride enabled her to work us in ways more sympathetic to our less youthful bodies and minds

mowhaugh · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2014, 08:58:33 am »

That's super, pleased you found the right place, and hope you enjoy your hack, I'm sure you will. (I don't ever shout!)

NicandChic · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2014, 09:34:02 am »

Fab, hope you have a great time.
I started riding at 4yrs old, stopped at around 16 when I found boys & alcohol more entertaining

cost my parents a fortune in lessons but I absolutely loved it.

I decided to book a 'beginner' adult group lesson at a local school a few years ago (I'm now 34) and found it sooooo scary, I kept thinking 'this is quite dangerous' and I didn't feel at all safe

I was absolutely shattered and haven't been since

Maybe I will return to it some day

shygirl · « **Reply #5 on:** February 20, 2014, 06:45:33 pm »

i still remember my first hack - 30 years ago - its a big acheivement and the best way to explore the countryside as deer etc dont hear you coming. keep up the good work.