Hello - im new!

[BornAgainRider]

I am new to the forum and just starting up riding again.. I wondered what constitutes being a "mature rider" Im 29, does that count?

[svenja]

hello! I'm 27.... I've just tried to ignore the "mature" bit.....:D

[coblover26]

Hello

Welcome to NR :)

LuLu x

[fitz]

Hey I'm 27 too... but just like this board the best.
I sometimes find the teenagers on the other boards a bit much :o although a lot of them are lovely.

[BornAgainRider]

haha, seems I am mature then! Joy...
Im just getting back into riding after about a 10 year break.. went on a hack last weekend down in London with a friend in Richmond Park which was fab, even if Picasso my horse was a tad fiesty! I loved it but didnt feel that I was really in control of the horse so I am having my first lesson tonight! im really excited, if not a little nervous! I love riding but am a bit scared of falling off having just read another post in the General forum! :eek:

Are you all mega experienced riders? Maybe I could get some good tips from you all!

[fitz]

Are you all mega experienced riders? Maybe I could get some good tips from you all!

Definitely not... I took a 7 year break myself. And am on another one right now.. due to stupidly deciding to try and do a PhD

[Teehee]

Hello, and welcome... I had a 8 year break without riding... and I just bought two ponies... :) I'm learning lots of stuff thanks to the people on NR... all very friendly and helpfull!! So, if you have any doubts... ask away!!! :)

[rubysmum]

27 - you're just a foal yrself - lots ofmuch more mature souks here - but its a lovley site with v helpful people:)

[incognito]

Hello and welcome.. this is a great friendly site... :D

[horse_converted]

Hi and welcome to NR! :D :D

[horse_crazy]

hello hello! and welcom to nr!

[Mina]

Hello BornAgainRider, and welcome!

I 'returned' to riding a couple of years ago now, and can safely say it only gets more addicitve...:)

I tend to be a 'lurker' here, as I don't have my own horse, but I wanted to reply to your post, as I rode Picasso when I hacked in Richmond Park about a year ago. He was very sweet, but I know what you mean about feisty; as soon as we decided to canter he thought a gallop would be more appropriate and started racing the other horse we were with...that was my first gallop! Fortunately I stayed on :)

Enjoy your lessons!

[Tots N Dots]

Hi, I have come back to riding after a break too :D but am a little more mature than you ;) ,
I used to spend quite a bit of time in Didsbury many many years ago, Queens Road to be exact :D was in Offerton for a while before that.
welcome to the board, it is very addictive :)

[Hallmarked]

Hello and welcome.

This is the place to come for tips and friendly advise - we even been recommended as such in "Your Horse" magazine:D :D :D

This forum and Training the Rider are my favourite places on NR

[caraid_alba]

hi and welcome to a great place:D :D