The Horse Power Challenge

The Horse Power Challenge

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Lois

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14,706 posts

253 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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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

cone

471 posts

236 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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Err, no . looks dangerous,nd painfull !
off to Wales at spring bank nd goin pony trekkin so ill see how scarey that is !

Lois

Original Poster:

14,706 posts

253 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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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!

cone

471 posts

236 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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cant help thinkin id need lots of paddin nd a helmet, do they hav rev limiters/ air bags ?

Lois

Original Poster:

14,706 posts

253 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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Totally de-limited...that's why it's so fun!
The floor has acted as a lovely airbag for me a few times, but there is also a semi-airbag for lesser emergencies called the horses neck!!

cone

471 posts

236 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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lets see how many other takers you get , then ill rethink .
( please no one else reply )

Lois

Original Poster:

14,706 posts

253 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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could open it up to midlands too I suppose seeing as it's across that way a bit!

Oh come on you know it'd be a laugh! (Plus the C+F roads)

Twincam16

27,646 posts

259 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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Can I have a turbocharged one? I want to beat Pwig off the line

Lois

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14,706 posts

253 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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Does that mean you want to come

cone

471 posts

236 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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NO dont u dare say yes !

Twincam16

27,646 posts

259 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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I'll think about it - depends what I'm doing on the day that suits everyone but I won't rule it out completely - might be fun and come one - Cat & Fiddle? Those roads? If I have a car by then it's going to be any excuse!

Twincam16

27,646 posts

259 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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In fact, I know of a place that hires quad bikes out for the same purpose around the same route, come to think of it

sorry Lois...

cone

471 posts

236 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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FOOL !

Lois

Original Poster:

14,706 posts

253 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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Oh cone you know you want to!!
It'll be a fun day out! PROMISE!

cone

471 posts

236 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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Twincam16 said:
In fact, I know of a place that hires quad bikes out for the same purpose around the same route, come to think of it

sorry Lois...


sorry i take it back - bl''dy puters too slow .

cone

471 posts

236 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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anonymous said:
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still no / maybe , i would but just read my own profile .

Naughty Magpie

1,484 posts

239 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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C'mon then, I'll come!

Lois

Original Poster:

14,706 posts

253 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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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

cone

471 posts

236 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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wot comes B4 beginer ?

EmmaP

11,758 posts

240 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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cone said:
wot comes B4 beginer ?


Astounded. Someone who has never seen a horse?