The Horse Power Challenge
Discussion
Ok...maybe not quite what you're thinking...I mean REAL horse power!
I've just been told about a riding centre that's quite near the Cat and Fiddle (bonus!). They cater for all riding abilities and if there's any other experienced riders they can split the group off half way so some can get a good canter! So long as you're under 18 stone.
Anyone up for it?!
web site here
I've just been told about a riding centre that's quite near the Cat and Fiddle (bonus!). They cater for all riding abilities and if there's any other experienced riders they can split the group off half way so some can get a good canter! So long as you're under 18 stone.
Anyone up for it?!
web site here
It's not scary!
ok maybe a little bit when you're dragged under a cantering horses feet with 1 foot in the stirrup and end up loosing half the skin from your legs, back and ar$e!! BUT THAT ALMOST NEVER HAPPENS!
Na, if you've never ridden before it'll just be a nice leisurely hack, maybe a bit of trotting if you're feeling energetic!
ok maybe a little bit when you're dragged under a cantering horses feet with 1 foot in the stirrup and end up loosing half the skin from your legs, back and ar$e!! BUT THAT ALMOST NEVER HAPPENS!
Na, if you've never ridden before it'll just be a nice leisurely hack, maybe a bit of trotting if you're feeling energetic!
Great! 
So what's your riding ability based on this...
Please do not over estimate your capabilities
Beginner - Someone who has never ridden, or ridden once or twice.
Novice - Someone who has ridden before, can walk with confidence and has experienced some trotting.
Intermediate - Someone who is competent and capable of performing a rising trot, and who has experienced some cantering and able to apply correct aids to guiding and stopping the horse.
Experienced - Someone who is competent and capable of a canter, and who has performed some galloping and jumping using correct aids.
V.Experienced - Someone who is competent and capable and can demonstrate the correct aids in all disciplines of horsemanship including jumping, and who is comfortable riding a forward going horse.
>> Edited by Lois on Wednesday 4th May 18:27
So what's your riding ability based on this...
Please do not over estimate your capabilities
Beginner - Someone who has never ridden, or ridden once or twice.
Novice - Someone who has ridden before, can walk with confidence and has experienced some trotting.
Intermediate - Someone who is competent and capable of performing a rising trot, and who has experienced some cantering and able to apply correct aids to guiding and stopping the horse.
Experienced - Someone who is competent and capable of a canter, and who has performed some galloping and jumping using correct aids.
V.Experienced - Someone who is competent and capable and can demonstrate the correct aids in all disciplines of horsemanship including jumping, and who is comfortable riding a forward going horse.
>> Edited by Lois on Wednesday 4th May 18:27
Going on a 'oss is NOT like going for a walk! Just you wait til I see you 
There is a heck of a lot more thrill to being on your own, putting your trust into an animal with it's own mind (unlike most cars except tivs
) and just going for a good old belt and trying to stay on board!
I'll prove it...dare's ya 
There is a heck of a lot more thrill to being on your own, putting your trust into an animal with it's own mind (unlike most cars except tivs
) and just going for a good old belt and trying to stay on board! I'll prove it...dare's ya
Yes purple jods optional...Although stand next to me in them and your derrier will look teeny tiny!
I'm sure they have mounting blocks there or else they'll give you a leg up!
I usually get put on the tiddlers being short myself but last time I got a huge gorgeous 16-17hh chestnut! Here's hoping...then again maybe they just saw my butt coming from a mile off in those purple jods!
ooo...reminds me, need to fix my half-chaps.
I'm sure they have mounting blocks there or else they'll give you a leg up!
I usually get put on the tiddlers being short myself but last time I got a huge gorgeous 16-17hh chestnut! Here's hoping...then again maybe they just saw my butt coming from a mile off in those purple jods!
ooo...reminds me, need to fix my half-chaps.
Larco said:
I cannot see what relevance horse riding has got on what is a car enthusiasts forum.
There may be a website else where called equestrianheads that may be more suited.
Id stick to runs out, cars shows, cars in the park and the like.
Well you do that then but some of us have a social life outside cars
OK well here's a preliminary list of the people interested (will sort out dates from people who are interested when we have a list sorted, I'm thinking some time July/August).
Please copy this and adjust/add
Lois – Experienced
Naughty Magpie - _________?
Twincam16 - __________?
Minimax - ________?
Zoe22- Beginner
Jessica – Experienced
Whittaker 52 – Beginner
Nonegreen – Beginner
>> Edited by Lois on Thursday 5th May 16:51
Please copy this and adjust/add
Lois – Experienced
Naughty Magpie - _________?
Twincam16 - __________?
Minimax - ________?
Zoe22- Beginner
Jessica – Experienced
Whittaker 52 – Beginner
Nonegreen – Beginner
>> Edited by Lois on Thursday 5th May 16:51
copy and paste people!! You dont want me to get horsey with you now do you
Lois – Experienced
Naughty Magpie - _________?
Twincam16 - Beginner
Minimax - Beginner
Zoe22- Beginner
Jessica – Experienced
Whittaker 52 – Beginner
Nonegreen – Beginner
cone - Beginner
So just Naughty Magpie to get the level off and anyone else who wants to add their name and then I'll sort out some prelim dates!
Lois – Experienced
Naughty Magpie - _________?
Twincam16 - Beginner
Minimax - Beginner
Zoe22- Beginner
Jessica – Experienced
Whittaker 52 – Beginner
Nonegreen – Beginner
cone - Beginner
So just Naughty Magpie to get the level off and anyone else who wants to add their name and then I'll sort out some prelim dates!
So you're coming for the canter then dave!? I'm going to email them if they have access to gallop (seeing as it's on their criteria if anyone's up for that too)
Lois – Experienced
Naughty Magpie - very experienced
Twincam16 - Beginner
Minimax - Beginner
Zoe22- Beginner
Jessica – Experienced
Whittaker 52 – Beginner
Nonegreen – Beginner
cone - Beginner
Planetdave - experience
woo we have 10 now so can get discount! Even better. Possibility of All Terrain too.
Anyone else?
I'm going to email them if they have access to gallop (seeing as it's on their criteria if anyone's up for that too) Lois – Experienced
Naughty Magpie - very experienced
Twincam16 - Beginner
Minimax - Beginner
Zoe22- Beginner
Jessica – Experienced
Whittaker 52 – Beginner
Nonegreen – Beginner
cone - Beginner
Planetdave - experience
woo we have 10 now so can get discount! Even better. Possibility of All Terrain too.
Anyone else?
Right had an email back from the stables, there's access to canter on all rides and the possibility of gallop depending in availability.
Just need some preliminary dates.
Assuming a Saturday is going to be easier for most people.
So which dates can people do/not do in July or August?
Just need some preliminary dates.
Assuming a Saturday is going to be easier for most people.
So which dates can people do/not do in July or August?
Lois – Experienced
Naughty Magpie - very experienced
Twincam16 - Beginner
Minimax - Beginner
Zoe22- Beginner
Jessica – Experienced
Whittaker 52 – Beginner
Nonegreen – Beginner
cone - Beginner
Planetdave - experience
pwig - novice
Chassis33 - beginner
Lisa - Novice
Brilliant!
So where are we up to with these dates?
Naughty Magpie - very experienced
Twincam16 - Beginner
Minimax - Beginner
Zoe22- Beginner
Jessica – Experienced
Whittaker 52 – Beginner
Nonegreen – Beginner
cone - Beginner
Planetdave - experience
pwig - novice
Chassis33 - beginner
Lisa - Novice
Brilliant!
So where are we up to with these dates?
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