First Riding Lesson

[Two Princesses]

I'm taking my 5 year old DD for her first riding lesson this morning and I'm going to be so jealous!
Last week we went to see a friend who has horses and both my girls (5 and 2.7) had a sit and ride on her 16.2hh gelding. He was lovely with them and they both kept on at me to have another go. (I also had a little ride and it's been 13 years since I last rode and made me realise how much I miss it )
I can't find anywhere locally who caters for children younger than 4 so the little one will have to wait but I can see me booking up a lesson before M is even on her pony!
I love the fact that neither of them have any fear around horse (even big ones) but it does mean I have to keep a close eye on them

Not point to this thread, just wanted to share my enthusiasm!

[Bear23]

I used to ride lots when i was younger, before boys came along

Hope your dd has a great time x

[Jods]

eeeeeee we own 5 both my girls have ridden since they were 18 mths, but then they have been lucky that i have always had my own, my eldest is 15 now and she used to ride my 17.2 warmblood at 2

have to show off now with piccies x







Mods - feel free to resize,I did but PB is not playing fair!!

[WibbleWobble]

i started riding at 18 months (actually my mum was still riding when i was a bump!)...apparently i had an instinctive seat (i think i just hung on for grim death)

I rode every day until i left home - couldnt afford to keep my horses. Then didnt ride for a bout 10 years. Went back and my word....i was in pain. I couldnt drive home because i couldnt lift my clutch foot!

It did get better then i broke my neck 10 years ago and havent ridden since as told too risky. During the 10 years i have developed serious allergy to all animals including horses!

i miss it so much....love the feeling. Enjoyed watching the equestrian events on the olympics. its a great but addictive hobby!


wibble xxxx

[Carol M]

Oh the memories
I taught both my dd's to ride but neither of them have continued ( now 18 and 20 yrs).
I miss my horses desperately . Both now passed on to pastures new as in dead I had my mare for 26 years and we had 6 fabulous foals from her. I sold the last one when I was expecting and retired my mare.
I wish I could still ride but with a metal hip and serious arthritis in other, no chance That coupled with the fact that I'd have to ride a cart horse now!
Get yourself some refresher lessons Two Princesses and enjoy every minute
Carol xx

[AliceK]

Jods, what lovely pics, especially the middle one.

I still fondly remember riding when I was a little girl. I loved it, great childhood memories.

xxxx

[Two Princesses]

I want to go and live with Jods! Fab pictures!

Well DD loved it and looks like it might start to become a regular thing, although I'm not sure I can afford weekly
I'll be having my lesson next week too

I used to work with horses and had my own pony when I was young and shared a horse when I was working but it just got so expensive and I had to give it up

Sorry to hear about your neck Wibble, was it a riding accident?