All, thanks for the kind words and info To those who say that I'm not massively overweight, thanks I think the BMI needs a rethink; as I mentioned, I workout 4-6 times a week. I don't drink or smoke, and to look at me most people think I weigh about 13 stone. Problem is, muscle weighs more.

So when I call a Riding School, I can just tell that the person on the other end of the phone is forming a mental image, and it isn't pretty. Unfortunately, work has been incredibly busy of late (the usual, more people let go and yet more work given to those still around), so my search has stalled. I think I got a bit down about it at one point also, but I am hoping that come New Year I will be able to look around again. Strangely enough I'm usually a confident person, but when I walk into a stables full of women I tend to find it a bit unnerving Something to work on!