I am looking for somewhere to start riding again, but its so hard to find somewhere that isnt just a school for kids to go round in circles, but I cant afford to loan a horse, or anything like that.
I used to ride when I was younger, did all the competitions, and my sister(who is 10yrs older than me) and I had our own horse. We had to give him back(he was on loan) because my sister had a very bad car accident so couldnt look after him, and I was too young.

*Heidi*

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It is better than nothing.

I was tempted believe me but I'm not a violent person.

It is really hard to find a good place that doesn't just have placid ponies for kids. I would have another horse on loan if I had the time for one

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Thats the problem with riding schools... the horses are lovely but they are like machines just plodding round in circles. I had an arab mare on loan a while back and she was a dream to ride. I only had to give her the slightest signal and she would do what i wanted and her movement was amazing... she just used to float. I miss her I always feel like a novice again on a riding school pony.

you should never smack a horse on its head a big no no.what was this riding place called and did you report them?

i was a riding school teacher and i used to take my lessons in fields rather then the school far to small they are.

I like the riding schools where they have a variety of horses, from very sane stable horses, to the ones that are a little more cheeky and quick. It's nice to give yourself a little challenge once in a while, and see if you can put your riding skills into action

The schools where the horses just go round and round is annoying, and I don't choose schools like that to ride at, when I have the money to ride, that is.

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One lesson a month is something but im sure you would want to do more than that?
Before I bought my own horse I rang around and found a woman with some horses who was just going into dealing them. She asked me to go and meet her which I did and I was there for about 5 years riding all the different horses she got in.
I got to ride all kinds of horses and learn everything I needed to know about owning one myself!!
We are still very good friends 7 years on and if I ever have a query I go to her and she helps me choose horses when im looking for one to buy!

This gave me the opportunity to ride everyday and help out on the yard!
Another option would be to call a riding school and explain to them that you want lessons but would you be able to help out on a Saturday of something in exchange for a ride?

Places everywere offer that because they dont have to pay anyone that way

Hope this helps!!