Mentoring

[Mistertron]

I have another idea (hey two in one day!) which sort of links in with the 'People in the same area' thread and also a thread i have posted in the New Rider section about 'getting stable management experience'..

How about a thread where people who own horses can offer to 'mentor' new riders to give them some practical experience and knowledge about keeping horses. Then people in the same area can PM the mentor and arrange something.

I think this would be valuable to people like myself who feel a bit old and inexperienced to volunteer at the RS. It also seems there are people who are willing to do this as several posters said they would be happy for some help.

[Tots N Dots]

well I am in the south Lincoln area, if anyone wants a day with Pickle and I feel free to PM :D

great idea Misterton :D

[Nazdaq]

Great idea, credit goes to Pibstar who just did this for me yesterday (before it was suggested!) :D

[Mistertron]

Great idea, credit goes to Pibstar who just did this for me yesterday (before it was suggested!) :D

Here here! and also to Est who is going to let me help out next week :D

[Est]

I'm really excited about it! My own mini geek meet! :D
Hopefully it'll be every week unless my two monsters scare Mistertron off :eek: but they have both been warned to behave for at least the first week :D

[Nazdaq]

Wow, thats so great, you will have to post all about it Mistertron! :D
I'll have to find myself a mentor in Wales (as that is my permanent address! :p) to continue what Pibstar has started....anyone need any help with their horses in the Aberystwyth area?? :D

[Mistertron]

Nazdaq - ahh you don't live near Pibstar then? thats a shame :( and yes i shall be posting ALL about my weekly visits to see Est!! :D

Est - I'm sure Merrick and Ria will behave....until they suss out that i am a push over! lol

[Libbyo]

Im in West Sussex if any one fancies time with my crew. pm me if your interested.

[Yann]

It is a nice idea, I think it has gone on informally for a long time. I know I really appreciated being able to help out with and handle non school horses who belonged to the NR members I visited long long ago, and it has been nice to pass on the favour now and again since :)

[iccle_me]

that sounds like a great idea. if anyone the lowestoft area of suffolk wants to come spend some time with me and the jenny wren they'd be more than welcome.

[mayoguinness]

Like the sound of it:)

[Nazdaq]

Mistertron, no unfortunately I am only here vacationing and visiting my parents...its an hour's drive (approx.) from my parents house to Pibstar so quite a way to go, but for the experience I had it was well worth it! :D

[james]

I mentor 6 young engineers at work and have always founded mentoring very rewarding. One of my mentees is getting married in September and I am providing my lorry (and myself) to transport her pony to the wedding ceremony.

[Tanyajayne]

I'm really excited about it! My own mini geek meet! :D
Hopefully it'll be every week unless my two monsters scare Mistertron off :eek: but they have both been warned to behave for at least the first week :D

Hey a geek meet without me I think I'll change my name to Billy :p

Mistertron will get on fine with your 2 Est they are lovley :)

[Est]

yes i shall be posting ALL about my weekly visits to see Est!! :D

*meep* the pressure's on :eek:

Pibstar you've set a very high standard, you're going to be a hard act to follow! :D

Thanks for your nice comment Tanyajayne - I'll give you the money next time I see you ;) :D

[KateWooten]

I'm all for it :) Anyone passing through or by Tennessee is more than welcome to come over and fool with a pony or two.

[Mistertron]

Hey a geek meet without me I think I'll change my name to Billy :p

Mistertron will get on fine with your 2 Est they are lovley :)

awww :p . Maybe we should have another attempt at a Derbyshire geek meet (including the Notts lot as well of course!).

[mayoguinness]

Ok so who wants to learn about Austrailian NH and how long have you got? oh and barefoot trimming......of course mustn't forget natural horse keeping :p:D

[sockonmyhead]

that's a great idea!
if there are any horse owners in the stoke on trent/staffordshire area, lemme know
s o m h

[redcedar]

I am another south Lincs person. I have 3 over 16hh horses and if any one fancies some hands on time with 3 very different geldings then give me a shout :)

[vonandiz]

What a brill idea, anyone in Leeds who could let me be their horsey friend by showing me the ropes and letting me admire their horse/s please shout. :)

[mudcakes79]

What a great idea!!

I'm in the Northants area.

I'm a lorry driver by trade so I may be of use to someone in exchange for some experience with stable management, tacking-up, feeding!

[Tanyajayne]

that's a great idea!
if there are any horse owners in the stoke on trent/staffordshire area, lemme know
s o m h

I'm about 45 mins from the Meir tunnel and new job will take me back to working in Staffs :D

[Rarah]

What a brill idea, anyone in Leeds who could let me be their horsey friend by showing me the ropes and letting me admire their horse/s please shout. :)

You can come and play with my Logic - I wonder if you live at my side of Leeds? Will PM you!!

[vonandiz]

This works! - I have a date on Friday with Rarah and Logic. :D :D

Am so pleased, happy and excited. :D Thanks Rarah. X

[Nazdaq]

Thats good Vonandiz, I hope it goes as well as my meet with Pibstar did....it was the best horsey experience I have had so far. :D

[chickflick1066]

I've a grumpy Stumpy in South Bucks if anyone would like to meet her :D

[ponylover88]

...o

[Est]

Ooooh yes! I'll PM you :D

[curlycal]

:( :( :( :( :( Why do none of you lovely horse owners live anywhere near me?

I'd love to come and muck out/groom and learn to play with someones horse.

Cal x

[laceyfreckle]

I am in essex with a 13.2hh pony mare if anyone wants to come over?! Plenty of hands on available

[Pibstar]

hi I am Pibstar and I feel all proud of myself now :D :D :D :D i really enjoyed sharing a day in the life of Mollie - hubby doesnt like horses so was nice to chat to someone about my little ways.

As i have said in another thread this morning, what goes around comes around, create good carma and good things will happen:D . Blackhorses is doing the same for me, I am visiting her four (?) foals at the end of June with a friend - CANT WAIT!! Best type of holiday in my mind - horses, foals and pubs!!!!;)

[Nazdaq]

Pibstar thats funny you say that about good Karma, I have just found (I hope!) another horsey mentor near me in Wales! Thank you for starting something brilliant. :D

[Mistertron]

Well i spent a great couple of hours with Est and her two gorg horses - Merrick and Ria! :D . For the first time ever i had a go at grooming a horse (the BHS way!). Merrick was such a good boy and didn't seem to mind too much about me moving all the dirt around on him! he did look a little shiner afterwards!. Although i think i need to be a bit rougher next time! I also picked out his hoofs which was exicting and scary! he is quite big close up. We also went round to see all the other horses so i got lots of petting in of horses and dogs! all in all a great way to spend an evening! :D thank you Est!

Next time we may be taking Merrick to the school! v.exciting!

[vonandiz]

This pm I spent a really enjoyable pm with Rarah and the gorgeous Logic. Main 'job' of the pm was to give Logic her first bath of the summer and to make her look even more beautiful for her show tomorrow. It was great and Logic was soooo good standing still for hours. By the end Logic was clean, shiny and so soft and we were filthy!:D

I now know loads I didn't know before - things I couldn't believe I didn't know such as a girth has buckles on both sides, duh! and things I'll remember forever such as why its important to soak sugarbeet. I can't wait to go back.:)

Rarah - Thank you so much for being so welcoming and letting me come again. Good luck for tomorrow - I hope Logic doesn't get too mucky tonight.

[Rarah]

This pm I spent a really enjoyable pm with Rarah and the gorgeous Logic. Main 'job' of the pm was to give Logic her first bath of the summer and to make her look even more beautiful for her show tomorrow. It was great and Logic was soooo good standing still for hours. By the end Logic was clean, shiny and so soft and we were filthy!:D

I now know loads I didn't know before - things I couldn't believe I didn't know such as a girth has buckles on both sides, duh! and things I'll remember forever such as why its important to soak sugarbeet. I can't wait to go back.:)

Rarah - Thank you so much for being so welcoming and letting me come again. Good luck for tomorrow - I hope Logic doesn't get too mucky tonight.

It was lovely to meet you Vonandiz -

Logic looked fabulous by the time we'd finished - although we did forgot to wash her forelock somehow (too busy talking ;) ). I've told her that she must not do any green poohs down her lovely white legs tonight - somehow I don't think she was listening though :rolleyes:

Thank you very much for your help today. Looking forward to doing it again sometime soon :)

Anyone else found themself a mentor yet?

[Est]

Well I'd like to say THANK YOU to Mistertron who is absolutely lovely in real life, and she thought Merrick was very handsome which shows she has excellent taste :D
It was great to have some company at the yard for once, I'm just so relieved she wasn't too cold and bored!
Can't have scared her off cos we're geek-meeting again on Sunday :D
PS Mistertron don't forget to text me what time :)

[sammyantha]

Sounds interesting :D I would be happy to have anyone in the Worcestershire/ West Midlands area, over for the day, You can meet and admire my nutty TBxID mare :D

[NZdressage]

This is a great idea, if anyone lives or is in holiday in Auckland, New Zealand, you can come and play horses with me we have lots and a huge equestrian centre.

[Showjumper]

I'd love to be a mentor for someone in the Bristol area :)

[ally37]

would be great is there anyone in and around the Exeter area Please:) :) :)
Ally

[laurenefb]

I'm happy to have visitors in Exeter!

[cazrider]

Great idea. Anyone in Essex is welcome to come over and play and learn a bit with Sennie.:D

[Rhein]

How about a thread where people who own horses can offer to 'mentor' new riders to give them some practical experience and knowledge about keeping horses. Then people in the same area can PM the mentor and arrange something.

I think this would be valuable to people like myself who feel a bit old and inexperienced to volunteer at the RS. It also seems there are people who are willing to do this as several posters said they would be happy for some help.

I think this is a lovely idea Mistertron.
Personally, I don't feel experienced enough to actually be a mentor (I'm sure some riding school riders know as much as I do :o). But I would be very happy for someone horseless to come and visit me and my horse, depending on what they would like to gain from the experience. I'm always very happy to pass on my limited knowledge.

ETA: Cambridge/Suffolk area, should anyone be interested :)

[Afellpony]

I'm in East Sussex if anyone wants to play with Falcon.

[Mistertron]

Personally, I don't feel experienced enough to actually be a mentor



aww i'm sure someone would be glad just to have a pet of your horse :)

[Mistertron]

I've been a bit useless posting as i have had several sessions with Est. All very useful and fun! i have done :

Catching in
Turning out
Feeding
Mucking out
Trying rugs on
Leading
Grooming
Feeding apples!

and have also watched Est lunge and clicker train. :D:D still feel a bit of a newbie around horses but am def getting better and more confident. Still lots to learn i'm sure!.

How is everyone else getting on who hooked up with a mentor?

[suneanarab]

i'm in doncaster, at the mo most of mine are out, but if someone wanted to come and see our lot you are more than welcome.

odin should be back in work by the end of the year (i'm hoping we are both back to fitness for then) so anyone wanting to see reall arabians instead of the stereotypical give me a shout.

i also travel out for people wanting help with their horses.

[viks]

What a great idea and a wonderful opportunity for new riders I live in Penzance In Cornwall if anyone needs help with their horse i'm a qualified driving instructor by trade poss exchange Knowledge if intrested
viks

[KateWooten]

Darn it Mistertron ... that Est is on to a good thing there ! You could always pop on a plane and I promise you can muck out, catch ponies for me, bring them in, groom them ... I shall be drinking Pimms and giving you Good Advice :D :D :D

[Est]

Shhhhhhhh Kate Wooten, that was the next stage of my master plan! Top secret :D

Joking aside, it's great having Mistertron coming over :) Ria and Merrick have really taken to her, and I enjoy having the company. I agree with Rhein, I haven't got the experience to be a proper mentor but we're having fun anyway! Well I am, I hope Mistertron is too :p

Next visit I will *have* to do the mucking out before she arrives (booooo) because we're planning to wash Merrick's tail for the first time in 3 years :eek: It probably hasn't been brushed for the same amount of time :D so it will probably take the whole visit! :D

[Mistertron]

Shhhhhhhh Kate Wooten, that was the next stage of my master plan! Top secret :D


hmmm i wondered what was in that Oasis bottle!! i shall have to test it for Pimms next time!! :p

I think i'll have to tell OH that i need the car for a few hours while we undertake 'Operation Merrick's Tail'!!. OH has suggested that we take Merrick to the Supermarket Jet Wash as he thinks that would be easier!!

I always have fun at the visits because i get to learn new things and pet the lovely Merrick! :D:D

[millie n pride]

I'm in sheffield if anyone wants to come and meet Pride :D
We've had Steph351 to visit lots before and i think she enjoyed herself :D

[pedilia]

I feel very much like Rhein, not sure I can be a mentor but someone is more than welcome to spend the day with me and Storm in Cambridge:)

[NicP]

I feel very much like Rhein, not sure I can be a mentor but someone is more than welcome to spend the day with me and Storm in Cambridge:)

That makes two of us as I am in Cambs too - I have only had Cody just over a month and am still on that learning curve myself...

Pedilia/Rhein - I would be happy to meet up with either of you at any time to share experience. PM me if you are interested.

:)

[x.fat-pony.x]

:( :( :( :( :( Why do none of you lovely horse owners live anywhere near me?

I'd love to come and muck out/groom and learn to play with someones horse.

Cal x

I kinda live near you! Chester close enough?! :D

[horse__obsessed]

Ok so who wants to learn about Austrailian NH and how long have you got? oh and barefoot trimming......of course mustn't forget natural horse keeping :p:D
sounds good to me, where are you;)

Im in West Sussex if any one fancies time with my crew. pm me if your interested.

meeeeeeee
i want to meet your horses:D

[Libbyo]

well pm me. Am not that far from you. About 10 miles south of Horsham

[Jane.A]

Happy to mentor. Live North Notts, Retford area. Not got anything suitable to allow novice to ride, but can teach about grooming, bathing, clipping, showing and dressage, general horse management and of course foal handling:D

[mayoguinness]

i'm in doncaster, at the mo most of mine are out, but if someone wanted to come and see our lot you are more than welcome.

odin should be back in work by the end of the year (i'm hoping we are both back to fitness for then) so anyone wanting to see reall arabians instead of the stereotypical give me a shout.

i also travel out for people wanting help with their horses.

I would love to see your arabs if I was a bit cloeser, is Mayo a stereotypical arab??http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/mayoguinness/Betterbridlelessbmp.jpg http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/mayoguinness/HPIM0548-1.jpg

[Virago]

A very happy mentoree here! I went down to meet Cazrider and the lovely Sennie this afternoon. Slightly longer post about it in 'Matures' section.

Just wanted to BUMP this up and say what a great idea it is... although it is a little weird meeting someone off the forum for the first time!

[JOJOBA]

Im also in Sheffield, if anyone wants to get some experience with a slightly more tricky horse than most ;). I can probably give relatively good longreining demos now too :p. I like having someone to talk to so I can be distracted slightly from worrying about what is coming next!

xxx

[NZdressage]

Anyone in New Zealand? I would love to teach you about everything, from basic horse care to riding and everything. I could even give you a demo on my grand prix dressage horse!

[Pink's lady]

What a lovely idea:D I've already got a minion...opp sorry.....a mentee ;)(is that a word?) in the shape of Ali's friend/Brodie's sharer but there is always space for another.

The horses are in West lothian and there's a good bus service out. My lot are gentle and kind and very good with nervous/novice riders. Anyone looking is welcome to come and meet them:D

[kiwigirl]

Yes me ! (from NZ) NZ Dressage if you don't mind the odd question on your PM that would be great. I don't have my own horse but when I get to that stage I would love some advice:):) If there is anything you could suggest me doing in the interim to improve riding/horse care in the Auckland region let me know! Also any events that would be worth watching. I am having lessons twice a week at two different riding schools but would love some experience hacking so if you know of anywhere that could assist me that would be fab!

When I am good enough I would love to start with a share/lease or exercise situation:)

[NZdressage]

That would be great I would love to help you and as for hacking, we have reliable horses to hack out on a huge farm or down roads. Feel free to ask me any questions!

[Kittycat]

I've only just seen this thread, I think it is a brilliant idea!!!

I'd love to help with anyone's horses, I really want to improve my on the ground experience (there's only so often I can hang around at the RS without looking weird...!) :):):)

If anyone's still interested please PM me, I'm in Cambs and have own travel!

[Sammii]

Bumping this up again!
Just to add, I live in Derby if anyone wants to come and help me look after the nags (next week especially as I have 6 to cope with on my own!) they're more than welcome...and have a pootle around - or whatever you want to do - on Red :)
:D

[Icklewillow]

Such a good idea!

i have just coem back into the country and not having much moolah(money) and finding it very difficult to find a auqlity rs..

i live in Plymouth (ivybridge) and used to ride a little as a child, and was lucky enough to be taaught to drive by a very kind friend.

i was hoping to meet someone in my area that would teach me how to care for a horse, and basic riding to get me to a standard that i could own a horse without making it worse!!!

any help or advice would be much appreciated!!

thanks alot!

[mudcakes79]

Just wanted to add another post to this.......

I live in Northants and would love to be able to help-out with someones horse/pony. I'm trying to gain horse care and stable management experience. I'm 34yrs and have a family but could spare a couple of mornings/evening a week to help-out. I would need teaching at first but I'm confident around horses and not looking for rides just the care side of things. I have transport and could consider the surrounding areas bucks, beds ect..

[Ladyknight]

What about Australia?!?! I wish I lived in NZ, as NZ_Dessage's place sounds great!:)

[varkie]

I'm in Hampshire, and can offer anyone experience in most things I think! We have a wide range of ponies here, from miniatures up to my own riding ponies. We train ponies, for riding & driving as well as those with problems. We show inhand, and when I lose more weight, hopefully under saddle too. When I lose my baby weight finally, and my mare has had her foal next year, hopefully we'll start back with the dressage training again. I do have a couple of ponies who can be ridden by novices, under close supervision, and by more experienced riders also. We have stallions, mares in foal & foals all on site at any one time. The very keen could always help us on foal watch next year!!! Would give me a break. :D I've had total beginners around the ponies, as well as more experienced people. If it wasn't for the mentors I had when I first got into horses years ago, I wouldn't be where I am now - so I ought to be putting back - if that makes sense. :)

[NZdressage]

What about Australia?!?! I wish I lived in NZ, as NZ_Dessage's place sounds great!:)


LOL I think its great!! It will be especially great when our indoor is finished!

[Meovcorz]

What about Australia?!?! I wish I lived in NZ, as NZ_Dessage's place sounds great!:)

Yea, are there ANY trainer's on here who are in Australia???????????

[jayze]

NZdressage - you still keen for someone to come meet your horses? Im from NZ but living in England at the moment.... Im going to be over that way in early December, would LOVE to come and play horse with you! I may have my non-horsey boyfriend in tow though, but hes actually quite keen to learn. Im a willing student for anything you want to teach me and maybe I can tell you about TTEAM stuff as I will have done the course by then.
Where abouts in Auckland are you based?? PM me if you want to discuss more :)

[NZdressage]

Awesome that sounds like fun!! I will PM you now!

[tas1608]

This sounds a great idea, I am in the Highlands ( near Inverness) if anyone has a horse/pony for a novice + they would like a hand let me know, had lessons on and off for a couple of years (long story don't want to bore you),

[jayze]

This is such a great idea :) Have had a chat with NZDressage and am hoping to go visit her in NZ towards the end of the year and Ive even made a friend on here from the IOM! (where im considering moving to next year). Its so nice to see people sharing their horses and their horsey knowledge. Keep it up!!

[Steph351]

We've had Steph351 to visit lots before and i think she enjoyed herself :D

I have just found this thread

I would like to say thanks to millie for putting up with me a few times when i visited a couple of months ago

It is a really noce thing just to get to talk and discuss with her about many horse related topics :p Yes i ask a lot of questions :rolleyes:

So thanks millie loved every minute and thanks for putting up with me :D

[Zingy]

I'm in north Manchester if anyone wants some experience in horse care but I've nothing suitable for riding.

[bittenbythebug]

Forum newbie here but i really want to gain more horsey experience if anyone in s-e dorset/s-w hants area might be interested in having me help out?

[Spottycayuse]

In in Ayrshire, Scotland if anybody is near me and wants to come play with my horses.

[sarah76]

Fab idea! Im in N.devon if anyone wants to come meet my gang :)

[Tots N Dots]

I am just wondering if its worth getting the mods to do a sticky, a list of people who would be happy to mentor and their areas? which could be updated as and when, this is now quite a heck of a thread to wade through to find someone in your own area.

[cazrider]

That sounds like an excellent idea. It works so well. Virago has been over about six or so times to work/play with Sennie. She says she's learnt loads and we both really enjoy seeing her. Anyone reading this who is thinking about taking people up on their offers, I'd say go for it!:D

[domane]

I've only just seen this. I'm just outside Swindon, Wilts, if anyone wants to come and meet my placid mare and my yearling.

[Bobbi's_mum]

I am just wondering if its worth getting the mods to do a sticky, a list of people who would be happy to mentor and their areas? which could be updated as and when, this is now quite a heck of a thread to wade through to find someone in your own area.

That sounds a good idea. And if anyone wants to come and have fun with my fjord and shetland in South Lincolnshire you are more than welcome just PM me:D

[Mistertron]

I am just wondering if its worth getting the mods to do a sticky, a list of people who would be happy to mentor and their areas? which could be updated as and when, this is now quite a heck of a thread to wade through to find someone in your own area.

Great idea - how do we get the mods to do this for us? :D

[Tots N Dots]

Great idea - how do we get the mods to do this for us? :D
pm a mod and ask? since you started the thread probably you are best one to do it? :)
I cant really see any probs as long as they put our general area rather than exact place?, wouldnt want anyone seeing it and joining the board just to pm us and find out where our lovely horses are kept :o

[Lou-lou]

Only just found this thread but I think it's a brilliant idea - well, perfect for somebody like me desperate for more practical horsey experience outside of riding lessons. Don't suppose there's anyone in South Oxfordshire/Berkshire border area??

[Loopy_Laura]

Lou-Lou- have pm'd you :)

[hobit630]

Hi, have just joined the forum today and if there is anyone in the aldershot/fleet area who would like a mentor i would be willing to help them out. I have 19 years of experience with horses, had my mare since she was 1yr and she is now 18. I am willing to share knowledge with anyone who is interested in learning. Can teach if they are close to aldershot/fleet (for free). Other wise I can share knowledge over the internet. Onyone interested let me know. Dawn

[Tiggy02]

I am in North Devon and more than happy to have some one come and play with my girls and help out - have been doing this for 30+ years so have an idea of what I am doing - would be ideal for someone who wants to learn about showing as that is my real passion - after xmas will have my other section D mare available for hacking just got to grow her some feet first as the foot care in her previous home was appauling poor girly not sure what she is like to hack but should be okay. PM me if you are interested. Vanessa

[kittles]

What a great idea!

Don't suppose there's anyone in the Barnsley/North Sheffield type area who'd like to impart their worldly knowledge on me? I've shared horses before and know a fair amount, but think there's room for much more before I can think about a full loan or (gasp) buying my own :)

[JOJOBA]

Im Sheffield in the holidays. Horseless currently though!

xxx

[chickflick1066]

I'm after some horsey time to fill my weekends. I'm at Manchester university - Fallowfield, and have to rely on public transport, so if anyone wants any horse help at all, let me know ;)

[chickflick1066]

I've just PMed you Zingy ;)

[Mossy]

If anybody wants to PM me then feel free BUT
Suitable footwear to be worn when round horses and hat to be worn whenever on horse. Rider to have insurance please. I am a fussy old bag where my horses are concerned.

[Megzii_&_Medi.x]

i wud love to progress in my riding ......

but there is no good riding schools near me except for longfield but i dont think i can afford them :o

anyone live near bacup in lancashire??

PM me

[Beth2k6]

Doesnt matter now :)

[hobit630]

Hi everyone, I forgot to mention in my last last that i am a BHSAI. So anyone the surrounding area of Fleet/Aldershot who is interested in lesson or just needs any help for free please let me know.:)

[LokiSofi]

only just found this thread. Am happy to mentor. I have 3 ponies. 2 are fantastic on the ground 1 has...quirks. I am in North Dorset/somerset border. If anyone fancies coming over

[angelphace]

What a fantastic thread!

I'd love to get some more experience with horses if anyone would be willing to let me do a bit of mucking out and grooming. I can get to anywhere in the London / Kent border. Sidcup & Bexley are especially easy for me to reach.

:D

[redredred]

hey i live in gloucestershire, would be happy to help out if anybody wants me, ride, muck out etc!

[rtk]

...............

[Denbenj]

If theres anyone in cumbria who wants a day of playing down at the yard.. or maybe you would like to try a go at driving!

:D

[madlady]

I'm in north manchester if anyone wants to come spend the odd day with us and our little herd. Loads to do, can't guarantee riding but plenty of grooming, walking, playing etc.

[Clare-22]

Just found this thread, what a great idea :D

I am in Berkshire if anyone fancies a day playing with Loki :)

[sheppeylad]

hi i am from ilse of sheppey in kent so if any one is from kent near as they can b to me i have a car so can travel if needs b would love to offer my hand to any diy around stables and yard in return for the exsperince to help and work with horses thanks.

hope to hear from you soon if there is someone out there.

[louise1]

HOBIT630 I am about to pm you as I live in farnborough and need a mentor.


Varkie - where abouts in hampshire are you?

[Lucyad]

Free weekday hacking of my boy to anyone interested?? I dont have time now the nights are drawing in and want him as fit as possible. He is a laid back chap.

[zippytys]

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[SLW]

I am a qualified and experienced riding Instructor based in Herefordshire.

I no longer teach people - I am concentrating / specialising in "problem" horses & rehabilitation.

Check out my avatar with my website and email details :D

[sheppeylad]

i am still looking for a mentor in kent if anyone out there willing to help me i read some of your comments i have added a section to my site for ppl to advertise there selfs as mentors for ppl to contact you.

All you need to do is give a name to me either your offering or searching for a mentor what arear of the uk you are in.

and a number or e mail address for ppl to get in touch with you on i will set the pages up so u can get quick access to see if there are any mentors in your area.

and good luck either send your info to sethronson@hotmail.co.uk or vist site @ http://www.freewebs.com/tackswapshop/

[x x Summer x x]

I can help out anyone if interested, I can't offer riding though only stable management etc. PM me if Leics/Warks area.

[stevielee]

Anyone need any help in lancashire, Wigan area? Just sold my pony and missing it alot :(

[laceyfreckle]

anyone need a mentor in colchester, essex?

[a+e]

Hi, im in Halesworth Suffolk. I could really do with someone helping me out a bit with maybe a few stable chores etc in exchange for some free riding.:) This time of year i just dont have as much time to ride as id like.

[shoniedaspony]

anyone in oxford? welcome to come and meet my horse and have a mess around..cant promise all knowledge but happy to help-it is indeed how i got my horse!

[shazsam]

Anyone between west Leeds and Skipton sort of area would be welcome to help out with ours.

Right on the moor so loads of off road hacking, if you can stand the cold.

Not doing much now except bringing on youngster and stable management although cobs can be ridden, clipped but not very fit at the moment.

And once we start showing again would love some help too, so anyone wanting to practice their show prep (especially plaiting as we've never had to do it before and seem to have two left hands :D)

Lots of horses on our yard (although we have our own land) and some very very strange people but never boring.:D

Because we are miles from a bus route you would probably need your own transport although there are usually people around to get a lift from.

I would love to learn and help, must warn you i am not the youngest around 45 if you would like you can pm me

[rtk]

Have PM'd you

[Rach1980]

I am in Clipstone if theres anyone nearby that needs / wants any help and wouldn't mind me hanging around lol, i'd love to help with anything horsey !!

[johannapage]

Im in the Bristol/North Somerset Area if anybody ever needs a hand and would like an enthusiastic person around!!

I can drive and am happy to travel a bit.

Just would LOVE some more knowledge and experience!!

Thanks!!!

Jo
x

[Showjumper]

Have replied to your PM Jo :)

[Pibstar]

wow this is still going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This started months ago - has there been any success stories to tell????

[johannapage]

hehe -

Thanks to chloe!!

Looking forward to next weekend now!

[Virago]

This started months ago - has there been any success stories to tell????[/QUOTE]

Yes! I'm having great fun as Cazrider & her Sennie's mentoree. Learning loads about horse care and feeling generally much more confident about handling horses. Sennie is a love, and I've even had a ride or two!

[Pibstar]

This started months ago - has there been any success stories to tell????

Yes! I'm having great fun as Cazrider & her Sennie's mentoree. Learning loads about horse care and feeling generally much more confident about handling horses. Sennie is a love, and I've even had a ride or two![/QUOTE]

oh thats great - well done caz.

any more?

[-jo-jo-w]

Anyone in NI willing to ley me annoy them??? Will muck out for free! LOL :)

[x.fat-pony.x]

If theres anyone in cumbria who wants a day of playing down at the yard.. or maybe you would like to try a go at driving!

:D


Would LOVE to try driving! And to meet the gorgeous Kai, of whom I shall steal! ;)
And of course you can always come and meet my little GemGem! :D

x

[KAB]

I would love to have a Mentor - I really need some help with my confidence on the ground and also in the saddle. I also need some someone to get me cantering again too.

I would be prepared to travel at least an hours drive away, on a weekend, and would have to bring my 10 yr old son who has just taken up lessons and loving it (He is very sensible and well behaved! and we both love mucking out)

Is there anyone out there .....please??

[Abserd]

Ok am plucking up courage now!!

Rtk where are you? I'm in Bramley, West Leeds - any use? Not sure what i could do to help, (not got the stongest arms but manage at RDA on Sundays,) but would be willing to have a go!! :) :o

[angelofages]

Wow this really is a great idea. I'm 22, just returned to riding and I feel far too old to ask to learn all the other stuff to do with horses at my RS. When uni's not killing life beyond studying I'd love to help people and learn anything they can teach. I'm at pontypridd, ride in cardiff and when it's not term time I live in Somerset :)

[KAB]

I really wish I could find someone in Staffordshire - or about an hours drive away! :o:)

Anyone!!

[8victor rocks8]

Anyone in sheffield willing to be mine? :D PM me :) x

[lcs]

Asking the impossible I know, but if anyone is within a tube ride/short train journey around London, I'd love to be your mentee!

[avaadora]

It's a long shot (plus this thread is a bit old) but if anyone wants a dogsbody near Edinburgh... I am a seasoned pro at picking up poo of the horse and dog varieties:eek: (used to work in a kennels;)!). Would like to maybe get a share at some point in the future and so am looking to learn as much about horses as you care to teach me basically. PM me if you like:D.

[DavidH]

I'm available as a mentor if anyone around northampton is interested.

[Mistertron]

wow this is still going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This started months ago - has there been any success stories to tell????

I still try and get to see my mentor Est once a week - still learning but its still fun! i managed to make a good friend out of the experience and get horsey knowledge as well!. :D

[Fanshawe]

I'm near Plymouth if anyone is interested-will give any advice/experience I can but my girl is not a novice ride and I am very fussy about how she is ridden! No kicking, pulling and you will have to learn how to ride without reins and to my way of riding- continental style! :) (however I am also very nice honest- well I think so!) :)

[LokiSofi]

Wow this really is a great idea. I'm 22, just returned to riding and I feel far too old to ask to learn all the other stuff to do with horses at my RS. When uni's not killing life beyond studying I'd love to help people and learn anything they can teach. I'm at pontypridd, ride in cardiff and when it's not term time I live in Somerset :)

I'll mentor you when you are in Somerset area;)

[titch_]

any one fancy helping me out? :D although as far as i know there noone really near me!

[angelofages]

I'll mentor you when you are in Somerset area;)

And I'll be thanking you repeatedly until then :p

[sheppeylad]

looking for mentor in the ilse of sheppey area or with in 30 to 50 miles of here am willing to do any kind of dirty work in return for being teached how to ride propley &/or being shown the stable managment side of things im will to give up whole weekends to fulfill my dreams of working with horses and maybe one day have my own hope to hear from you soon if theres anyone out there

[NoviceNic]

I really wish I could find someone in Staffordshire - or about an hours drive away! :o:)

Anyone!!

How far away are we? Did you have a look? Your Son will be very welcome too. Captain can bring both of your confidences on. :D

[fairlady]

Another here in Bristol, based at Hambrook near Frenchay. Have a youngster aged 2 1/2(Welsh Sec D). Obviously cannot promise any riding at the moment, but certainly a chance to learn about the trials and tribulations of dealing with a young horse, stable management, grooming etc., or if anyone would like to come along and meet him, they would be welcome.

[angeleyezhoney]

any one fancy helping me out? :D although as far as i know there noone really near me!

you know i'm near you! you have my number and msn!

Anybody else in the Essex (Ingatestone) area, although I live in Dagenham, want to come spend the day with myself and Star you more then welcome. Plus I go there from Uni which is in Aldgate (C. London) so all over the place!

Please don't ask me to tell you how to ride though because then you'll become a replica of me...not good unless you wanna sit there like a bag of spuds!! ;) lol

Star great with any weight, as in had 21st rider on her and not batted an eyelid so any 'plus' riders (i am one!) don't hesitate. Just added that because I know I feel wary about meeting horsey people due to my size (22)!!!

[KAB]

How far away are we? Did you have a look? Your Son will be very welcome too. Captain can bring both of your confidences on. :D



Just checked and you are about just under 3 hours drive away! :(

[LauraHats]

What a great idea....I would love a mentor for all the mucking out, picking feet type thing! sadly no-one seems to be in or around Leicester?:(

[titch_]

ill come a meat star! :D lol (evan though im meating star soon!)

[iccle_me]

My Offer still stands if anyone in the lowestoft area wants to come and have a play with jenny and meet the OH's horse. can offer some riding as well depending on the weather

[NoviceNic]

Just checked and you are about just under 3 hours drive away! :(

Looks like you will have to come in the Summer when I get a caravan for you to stay in on my garden. :D

[KAB]

Looks like you will have to come in the Summer when I get a caravan for you to stay in on my garden. :D

:):):):)

[rugged famo]

To loan or share?

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To loan or share.

Does anyone know what I would be able to loan or share in the west Yorkshire not bothered which one! Also a mentor would be great!

The problem I'm having is that I'm a novice so I need someone who is willing to let me learn.

I've tried ads in tack shops and looking on the net.

I don’t know anyone horsey and at my riding school they don’t seem that bothered to help me learn as I have asked about how I'd like to learn more but they said they would have to charge me lesson prices to help muck out and all that, is this right?

Also no one seems to tack up all the horses are ready to go for your lesson

so if anyone would like to mentor me, that would be great!

Thanks

Rugged Famo

[Nazdaq]

mentor desparately needed in the Aberystwyth area. Can only travel a max. of a half-hour drive away. I am not getting anything out of my lessons anymore. I need someone who will not judge me or pressure me and just let me muddle through it (and I do yell for help when I need it :p :D) I can walk and trot confidently and I am working on my canter at the mo. Also working on mounting from the ground (which I get told off about not being able to do) so mounting block provisions appreciated. :p

I am 5'2" and weigh 152lbs and decreasing. (weighed 178lbs when I started riding) I ride 14.2hh stocky types ideally (my fave. pony at the mo. is a haffy x called Napoleon. :D)

I too have tried ads in tack shops, the riding school etc. but it seems that shares go by word of mouth out here and especially local to Aber it tends to be the equine studies students or people that compete that get them. Thanks in advance for replies. :D

[oumbagirl]

For all of those out there looking for mentors - hope you soon find kind sympathetic folk to help. They are about, just keep looking.:)

Sorry if you are also looking but have not found loan horses yet.:mad: Wish you were all down my way a bit. (Near Newmarket/Ely). The lady who runs our yard is always crying out for good people to care and loan her horses, there just isn't enough people down here! So it can go the other way too!:o

I too am working my way through several confidence issues too at present and would love a mentor (I have a horse!) but the ppl who love to 'give' me advice at present are mostly of the 'Livery Police' type and who think that older lady rider+natural horsemanship interests are laughable and 'naive' at the very least. Hasn't done much for my confidence levels I can tell you. But I am not giving up, - made of stronger stuff than that, but it would be good to have a local mentor who could encourage me along, and not always tell me what I 'should' be doing and always negative what I am doing wrong!

Be positive those of you out there looking - at the very least we can always mentor each other through this forum!!! :):)Oumbagirl...

[iccle_me]

I just thought i'd add if anyone who isnt close enough to come regularly wants to come and spend the day with me and the girls they'd be more than welcome. were by the sea so plenty of other things to do here in the summer too

[kaliko99]

Hi. I am fairly new on the board but would be more than happy to mentor someone in the Ayrshire area. I have a 14hh cob who is more than suitable for a novice to ride, as well as another horse so can offer riding and stable management etc. PM me if you are interested.

[TB_horse]

cheltenham area if anyone wants to meet my 2 lovelys, not really novice rides though, but anyone currently horseless with a few years experience who wants to ride or just wants to do groundwork stuff, play whatever!

[~*sugarlump*~]

if anyone in south wales area could ever bare to put up with me helping out then i would love them forever :p
i really need some practical experience and don't know where else to look now:o

[*toHorse&Away*]

Did you Essex mentorers get fixed up with mentorees?
Would be happy to have the opportunity to meet and learn and feel a bit old to be stalking RS's!!! (albeit young at heart and happy to have a go at anything.)

If you are willing and can be got to using public transport please let me know

HAPPY NEW YEAR NR FOLK :D:D:D

[colleen&val]

im inbetween Boston and Spalding, lincolnshire if any one would like to meet my lot

iv got a 17.3hh mare 9 years
a sec A 3 yo gelding

and a 28 yo TB 15.1 hh gelding

lots to do and can help with stable managment , feeding, tacking up, grooming, field management, and a bit of schooling of the baby boy if you want,
we are very laid back family of animal lovers, loads of dogs to fuss etc

PM if you fancy it :)

may be able to accomodate if you live too far away for the week end

[doris]

Anyone want to come and be my mentoree in Essex (Colchester area)? My 2 cobs live out 24/7 and are barefoot. Can’t do much with them in this sort of weather as no real facilities, but if you can bear with me through the muddy weeks then we can do more in Spring. You would need to be old enough and preferably able to drive although it may be possible to reach me from the local station. As for riding, there may be some, depending upon how competent you are, as I’m no riding instructor! One advantage being that you can probably help me with some TTEAM/TTOUCH with the horses. PM me if interested

[NoviceNic]

im inbetween Boston and Spalding, lincolnshire if any one would like to meet my lot




Not far from me then....:cool: Maybe we could have a Geek Meet...:D

[skewpie]

Im in the norwich area [A11]side 4 horses 2 in foal PM me if yr new or returning help desperately needed!!:D

[doris]

Anyone want to come and be my mentoree in Essex (Colchester area)? My 2 cobs live out 24/7 and are barefoot. Can’t do much with them in this sort of weather as no real facilities, but if you can bear with me through the muddy weeks then we can do more in Spring. You would need to be old enough and preferably able to drive although it may be possible to reach me from the local station. As for riding, there may be some, depending upon how competent you are, as I’m no riding instructor! One advantage being that you can probably help me with some TTEAM/TTOUCH with the horses. PM me if interested

There must be someone in the Colchester area that would like to come and help me with my two swamp monsters!!!

[Est]

One advantage being that you can probably help me with some TTEAM/TTOUCH with the horses.

doris, if I was in Essex I'd bite your hand off for an offer like that! (And I already own 2 horses!!) :D

[Abserd]

doris, if I was in Essex I'd bite your hand off for an offer like that! :D

Me too!! would love to learn....too far away tho :o

[doris]

Abserd and Est - thanks for comments - I couldn't actually teach someone to be a Practitioner, but I can do one-day workshops, talks etc. And of course, anyone helping me would be able to learn some basic stuff with me. Seems there's nobody near enough and horseless to help me.

Unfortunately, those with horses rarely have the necessary time or committment to help anyone else.

You could always organise a one day workshop at your yard with a Practitioner near to you. They are very popular.

[TizzyP]

Hi TB_horse! I have PM'd you re. your mentoring offer. Hoping to hear from you soon!

[tina1958]

looking for mentor in the ilse of sheppey area or with in 30 to 50 miles of here am willing to do any kind of dirty work in return for being teached how to ride propley &/or being shown the stable managment side of things im will to give up whole weekends to fulfill my dreams of working with horses and maybe one day have my own hope to hear from you soon if theres anyone out there

Hello and yes I am here.

I have 2 horses and I am looking for someone to ride out with me. I have lots of experience so could help you with stable management/riding. I must state though that I am not qualified with BHS or anything apart form some minor exams BHS 1 and NVQ2 which I would be happy to help you with.

I am not far from the Sheppey bridge PM me if you are interested.

P.S Both neds are cobs and are as well behaved as you want them to be:D

[TB_horse]

Hi TB_horse! I have PM'd you re. your mentoring offer. Hoping to hear from you soon!

Have pm'd back!

[x.fat-pony.x]

Anyone in Cheshire?
Dedicated rider here looking for a horsey fix! :D
Have over 5years riding exp so know my stuff but would love to be around horses again :)
(Although must be accessible by public transport, am getting driving lessons soon!)
x

[colleen&val]

Not far from me then....:cool: Maybe we could have a Geek Meet...:D

your more than welcome to come and meet my lot anytime

pm me if you want and il give you my msn addy and tel number :)

[Katie1986]

I'm in the LS6 area of Leeds... although i do have a car and am willing to travel.

Rode for about 7 years and am looking to come back into it after a break! Have very basic stable management (although i've probably forgotten it all!) and i'm not the most confident of people!

if anyone wants to take me on i'd be eternally grateful!
:D

[maxine]

Hi - would love a mentor - somewhere in Northumberland/Tyne and wear?

An learning after a long break from anything horsey, but keen to learn - will do almost anything!

Kind regards

Maxine

[StefH]

If anyone's in the same situation as Tina1958, and lives in the North Kent area, i'd very much like an experienced mentor!

[FelineWolf]

I'm in the North Devon area but willing to travel as far as Exeter if it was for like a day of mentoring.
I ride regularly and I work with horses but I really really am dying to get a bit more experience with the training side of things and driving!
I am more than willing to muck out, groom and do general dogsbody work, and I don't mind taking a few tumbles if anybody perhaps needs a light (8st) ragdoll to help with backing/training? *looks hopeful* :o

Im interested to learn about any aspect of training, be that with young horses, retraining, clicker training, natural horsemanship, classical. I just want to learn :)
I have had a go at driving once, but it was a long while ago, so anybody willing to share their driving knowledge then I would be extremely grateful! :D

[Virago]

I went down to meet Doris and her three beautiful horses today for a 'mentoring' session. Had great fun getting a little introduction to TTEAM work, which was fascinating. Hope to go back again soon and learn some more, as well as be of some help to Doris! :)

[un1corn]

Hi I live in the Chester Le Street / Durham area and would love to have the chance of helping someone with their horsies, Ive only been taking lessons since the beginning of January so am extremely novice and I have no stable management at all but would love to learn about everything.!

Am still quite nervous of horses when Im on the ground but would be very greatful if anyone out there would be willing to help me learn.

I can drive so reasonable distances no problem.

Donna x

Ps, Am 29 with a veritable zoo at home so no stranger to poo picking!! (2 giant rotties who think they are horses, 1 ferrett and a few tarantulas! and maybe the messiest of all - a builder husband and a 9 year old son!)

[Belle Rider]

I'm all the way up in the north of scotland. If anyone is in need of a hand looking after their horse/pony I'd be glad to help. I'm a novice but have previous experience with horses as a teen and I'm a quick learner!! :D

[doris]

Virago - glad you enjoyed your visit - hopefully your brain is not overloaded. We managed to do a very mini tteam workshop/demo with ttouch's and ground leading exercises, some grooming and even some riding tips without the actual riding.

[spitchwick]

I'm a small time breeder and shower of Highland ponies, and would love to be a mentor, in return for excersising and helping at shows. I live in south Devon, and would love to have some help, please pm me if interested.

[Cupcake]

Well your all a little bit far away from me. If you're ever in Australia, send me a pm and you can meet my lot ;)

[Megzii_&_Medi.x]

Anyone live n lancashire..around...bacup/rawtenstall...thoose kinda places!

someone who wil be prepared to teach me things and let me go googoo eyed over their horse/horses/pony/ponies:cool:

[grrrktg]

this sounds grate
good idea ...i know i would love to here from any one who is in the new forest area ...chats ....swap advice and maybe meeting for a ride or two
kate

[Snow_Pony]

Im in east sussex, and would be happy to mentor someone with my ponies. Pm me if you're interested :)

xxx

[anna15]

To loan or share?

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To loan or share.

Does anyone know what I would be able to loan or share in the west Yorkshire not bothered which one! Also a mentor would be great!

The problem I'm having is that I'm a novice so I need someone who is willing to let me learn.

I've tried ads in tack shops and looking on the net.

I don’t know anyone horsey and at my riding school they don’t seem that bothered to help me learn as I have asked about how I'd like to learn more but they said they would have to charge me lesson prices to help muck out and all that, is this right?

Also no one seems to tack up all the horses are ready to go for your lesson

so if anyone would like to mentor me, that would be great!

Thanks

Rugged Famo

im a 10minute drive from you if your interested??:) just taken on a sharer so thats a shame, but your welcome to come. :)

[*Sez*]

I'm in North Yorkshire (in what used to be Cleveland) and would be happy to mentor someone on general horse care. My horse is currently out 24/7, but would happily teach someone about grooming, basic first aid, rug management, etc, and when we go back to the livery yard, I would be able to go on to mucking out, lungeing and tack.

[Anastasia]

And I'll be glad to meet people from different cities of Ukraine, but I sure at about 90% that there is no people from Ukraine :confused:

[HorseManiac]

If anyone my age (14)

Just drop me a PM, im around Cambridge area, got a 16.2 thoroughbred(donkey on the ground) Anyone who wants to learn to ride bigger horses(this will be available summer time though as he just coming back into work) Lunge, muckout,poo pick,feed,inhand walks, grooming, putting various bits of tack on, anything really.

:)

[april89]

I dont suppose anyone would be kind enough to mentor me in the horse management and theory side for the BHS stae one?

I've never been that good at doing things the BHS way and my exam is in about six weeks! :o

I find myself around Guildford, Farnham, Aldershot and Basingstoke if there is anyone nearby willing to help.

Thanks. :)

[laurenefb]

Hi april89, I may be able to help. I took my Stage 1 last summer and am preparing for my Stage 2 at the moment. I'm near Fleet. PM me if you want!

[rugged famo]

anna15 Just pm'd you!

[chickyd444]

redredred is coming to me at the end of march for some mini mentoring - it should be fun :)

[sheppeylad]

still looking for a mentor in kent i am from the ilse of sheppey in kent i am a 23 year old lad willing to get my hands dirty in return have a car so can travel if need to pm me if you can help me.

[princess3681]

Ooooh this is such a great idea!!!!

I would love a mentor as I am a novice rider, taking lessons at the mo and desperate to learn more!!! :D

I am in Plymouth but willing to travel around local area as have a car, to anyone who would love to help me out!

Let me know please if you can help! PM if easier thanks :D

[BlackBess]

Mentoring sounds fantastic, what a fabulous idea! I'm 36 and have been riding on/off for 5 years but not confident rider. Am considering buying my first horse but would love and really appreciate mentoring from an experienced owner so that I can learn what's involved and so that I can offer my future horse the very best. I don't have any experience other than did BHS Horse owners certificate a few years back but am a fast learner and willing to learn.

If anyone in South Wales area (UK) would fancy taking a chance on me and being my mentor, I would repay your trust in me 100-fold.

[Gemsluvshorsesx]

would love to help someone over summer hols if my cast's off by then

theyd need to be abit patient tho im a rubbish rider (havent ridden in ages and cant canter without fallin g off lol) lacking in horsecare experiance (know the theory but s'not the same!) and i am also disabled which does come with erm, some issues...

but, saying that i am very willing to learn if anyone could cope with me :o

itd have to be close to mkt rasen tho.

erm, im not hoping to have much luck as knowing me ill prob still be in a cast so i don t know... but if anyone is near me, PM me

[babeanddinky]

Im in cheshire if anyone wants to share my girlie once a week she is only 13.2hh but very stocky, she very forward going and strong though so not good for the very nervous but great for people willing to learn:D

[roweypuff]

I'm in West Sussex - I would love to have a mentor. Contact me if anyone would be interested!

[Element]

Anyone in North Wales need an extra hand with your horse/horses?
Willing to muck out etc
Or exercise / just friendly hack (if you have a horse to spare) :p
PM me! :D

[beakysian]

I'm at the absolute beginning of my riding career in my twenties and would love a mentor who would like some help round stables or anything else where I could start to learn about horse care. It would be starting from nothing but the more I learn the more I can help.

I'm in Durham and have transport so PM if I can be of any use!:D

[clare123]

ooo only just seen this thread. Any of you Cambridgeshire people still looking for a mentee?
I took up riding about 5 1/2 yrs ago, training for BHS Stage 2 at the moment (care only exam 22nd May) so any hands on stable management experience is worth it's weight in gold at the moment. And of course you get free mucking out help :)
PM me if you can help.

[lucywalker]

Just found this thread!

I would love it if someone was around in the west midlands / shropshire / south staffs area to mentor me.

I would love to learn everything to do with horses, I am a very willing to learn and hard working!!

PM me

Thanks

Lucy
:D:D

[Bessy]

I know this thread is old, so not sure how many will read this, and not sure if there was anyone offering to mentor in North Wiltshire (I did look, but this thread is HUGE) - but if there is anyone out there who has time during workday evenings (from 5pm) over the next few weeks I could do with a spare set of experienced confident hands (PM me if interested).

[wibble]

I am on the border of Herts and Essex and have a 15.2 cob I would be willing to mentor someone. She can carry weight should you want to ride and particularly enjoys being groomed and made a fuss of. I can pick up within a reasonable distance (remember what it was like not having my own transport!!) PM me if you are interested

[Showjumper]

I'm soon moving the ponies out towards Gloucester and am happy to be a mentor to someone around the area once I find a yard and get them settled :)

[Hippyhorse]

I'd love a mentor too, always happy to help with any stable chores and available some week days and weekends if anyone is in the Dudley, Halesowen, stourbridge or wolverhampton area with ahorseor pony that wouldlike some extra attention and pampering!

[midnightmare]

I'm near Derby if anyone needs someone to muck out and stuff :D

[wondergirl]

If anyone is in the Cleveland area and wants some stable management experience with a 15.2 cobby type you are welcome to get in touch. PM me. xx

[Odie]

I'd love a mentor in the Newcastle uon Tyne area.
I have only just started to ride (love it) and want to learn as much as i can.:D

[pedilia]

ooo only just seen this thread. Any of you Cambridgeshire people still looking for a mentee?
I took up riding about 5 1/2 yrs ago, training for BHS Stage 2 at the moment (care only exam 22nd May) so any hands on stable management experience is worth it's weight in gold at the moment. And of course you get free mucking out help :)
PM me if you can help.


I am in Cambridge and have four horses so plenty of stable management experience this way:D

[Mistertron]

I have created a Mentoring New Rider group is people would like to join? thought it may help get people together?

[StefH]

I would love to join, how do i do it? (sorry, still haven't got used to it!)

[Libbyo]

We dont mind visitors. We are near Horsham, West Sussex. My two love meeting people and being groomed etc.

[Mistertron]

I would love to join, how do i do it? (sorry, still haven't got used to it!)

No probs... if you go to your User CP in the top left hand corner..then click onto Social Groups...its on the list there 'Mentoring'..click onto its name and select to join..:-)

[Odie]

Just a bump for those that have not seen/joined yet :D

[kturner]

Need a pony re-training. Ex gymkana, wont slow down. Need a small adult or competant child. Section A. 11.3. Lamanitic, hence bucks, runs off then drops shoulder, cause wants to eat all the time. Have bought daisy rein, but I am disabled and although I go on him in summer when he is really hot and tired for a short while, it is not ideal, and I am not mobile enough to deal with the tamtrums any more. Need him to get used to daisy rein with rider on. Sheffield.

[Coco91]

I am on the border of Herts and Essex and have a 15.2 cob I would be willing to mentor someone. She can carry weight should you want to ride and particularly enjoys being groomed and made a fuss of. I can pick up within a reasonable distance (remember what it was like not having my own transport!!) PM me if you are interested

Hi Wibble

Did anybody contact you about helping out? I've been thinking about doing a stable management course at my riding school but it's just more money. I'm in Broxbourne, not sure it that is near you?

Please get in touch if you are still happy to mentor.

xx

[AengusOg]

I'm in Angus and can offer some mentoring for anyone near enough.

I have five horses at home, work at a Highland pony stud, and do lots of freelance work too.

[Liz1949]

I am too peripatetic to offer mentoring in a 'hands-on' way, but I'd be happy to help anyone with bridleway or access queries of any sort, in any part of the country (initially by email of course).

[missmonkey]

Hello,
I've just joined NR today and am so happy to see all the questions/info here. I would love to have a local mentor as am thinking of buying/sharing a horse and its been a while (I had a pony on working livery when I was a teen). I'm near Claygate, Surrey, so if anyone would be happy to show me the ropes and jog my memory that would be wonderful!
Thanks!:)

[Suze1]

What a brill idea, anyone in Leeds who could let me be their horsey friend by showing me the ropes and letting me admire their horse/s please shout. :)

Hey, I'm also in Leeds and looking for a horse share with someone who can show me the ropes! Anyone need any help? Willing to contribute financially too. I live in north west leeds but got a car so could get anywhere in Leeds or surrounding areas!

Thanks!

[NoviceNic]

This thread is getting so long now that I for one have forgotten to keep coming back and checking it.

Are people pm'ing members that have something to offer?? I would think this is the best option. :)

Another reminder that I am happy for anyone to come and meet my wee crew. :)

[Libbyo]

Im in West Sussex, I had a mentoree before Christmas, which was fun, Id welcome a new one if anyone is interested. I have two cheaky fjords.

[Ace87]

Anyone in Herts, Beds or Bucks want to come and be my mentoree? I have a 4yo so would love to show the ropes (literally) of long reinging and lunging etc and have a silly 16 yo sec D x TB who loves fuss and cuddles! Also 2 stables which love to be mucked out ;) PM me xx

[Mistertron]

As the OP of this HUGE thread i found a fantastic mentor in Derbyshire that led to me sharing a horse for a while. I have since moved so am looking for a mentor in Nottingham\Nottinghamshire if anyone can help? i would just like to meet more horsey people (and their horses!). I have all the basic stable management thanks to Est but would like to learn more. :D

[beating_hooves]

I'm available to be a mentor in West Yorks :D

I'm only 16 but still have 3 horses to muck out most days :rolleyes:;)

[Harlequin32]

Anyone fancy being my mentor? I would mainly like help from someone experienced with lunging and longreining in the Glos/Oxon border area, my horse or yours any help would be much appriciated- would just like a bit of back up now and again!!:rolleyes: Please anyone:D
pm me if you can help as i forget to check back at posts

[Showjumper]

Hi Harlequin, I'm just south of Glos and my boy is excellent on the lunge and long lines :)

[jessss:)]

Hiyaa,
I'm looking for a mentor at the moment, both for riding and stable management. Already have experience doing yard chores (work voluntarily every saturday at local RS) aswell as riding obviously :)

Basically just desperate to spend more time around horses!
Am in the Berkshire area, so if anyone's in the area pleaaaaaase PM me :D

[TB_horse]

If anyone wants to come and spend some timewith my two horses in Cheltenham I would love to, as I also would like someone to hack out with me etc and school with me (so can ride both together). Last mentoring went too well ha ha and now TizzyP is off with her own horsey!!! :)

[Mistertron]

Mods - can we PLEASE sticky this thread?

[cat_burglar31]

hi i'm in cardiff and would like to offer to help out anyone in the area with their horses. I would love to gain more experience and just generally have more time around horses :)

[lolahutt]

I actually cannot believe this thread! Other forums do not even allow DISCUSSIONS of meet ups because of the risk involved! Other than that, is it not a bit stupid to have a 'mentor' who's knowledge has not been proven other than that they talk on a forum??????:eek: I dont want a debate to start because debate seems to get threads closed around here. This seems to be a popular thread despite my shock about it, but I had to say something because it would be awful if people were randomly meeting without giving the circumstances any thought. Even if people never meet, it is a bit narrow minded to have a mentor from a forum!!!:eek:

[beating_hooves]

I actually cannot believe this thread! Other forums do not even allow DISCUSSIONS of meet ups because of the risk involved! Other than that, is it not a bit stupid to have a 'mentor' who's knowledge has not been proven other than that they talk on a forum??????:eek: I dont want a debate to start because debate seems to get threads closed around here. This seems to be a popular thread despite my shock about it, but I had to say something because it would be awful if people were randomly meeting without giving the circumstances any thought. Even if people never meet, it is a bit narrow minded to have a mentor from a forum!!!:eek:

Narrow-minded is definately the wrong term to use. It could be thought as a little say..naive? to meet up with someone off a forum who claims to have good knowledge on horses, but it's not as if they're being forced to meet up, they will have to use their own self judgement in order to decide if the claimed knowledge is genuine.

[lolahutt]

Meant narrow minded in relying on a single person esp one who's worth as a teacher of any sort is not proven. Just highlighting some reasons why this is not such a good idea, just because I am amazed this thread is even here!

[LeftBrainer]

but it's not as if they're being forced to meet up, they will have to use their own self judgement in order to decide if the claimed knowledge is genuine.

True but a lot of the people on this forum are kids young enough to believe an adult cos the adults lips are moving - and their parents aren't necessarily knowledgable enough about horses to know better. Also from what I've seen the relationship between someone's ability to post on a forum doesn't always match up with the reality of their horsemanship. For some less scrupulous people an open minded person is simply virgin territory for the claiming;)

[Mistertron]

Please don't hi-jack this thread just because its not something you want to do. People make their own choices about meeting people off forums etc - there is even a 'Meet Up' section in the Cafe area on here!. I'm sure this thread would of been closed a long time ago if the Mods didnt agree with it. 'Mentor' might not of been the best choice of wording but this thread was basically for people to get in touch with horse owners in their area - we arent all lucky enough to know people that own horses. We all have to learn somehow and helping out at a riding school is not always an option. This seemed a logic way to put people in touch to get some hands on experience. There has been quite a few success stories with people going on to share and make great friends etc.

I'm not going to say anymore on the subject because this is just typical of New Rider nowadays.

[lolahutt]

Not hijacking, simply putting out some (important) thoughts that have been overlooked! :)

[*Sez*]

The way I see it is that if anyone in my area is wanting a bit more hands-on experience and their local RS won't permit it (which is happening all over the country due to insurance issues) then how are people supposed to learn? :confused: Yes, there are various courses but they're not easily accessed in some parts of the country and often cost a small fortune.
So if someone wants to be shown the basics of horse-care - mucking out; grooming; tack cleaning; a bit of first aid; lungeing; safe handling, then what's wrong with owners offering a bit of their time to show them?
None of us have said that we know everything, or that our ways are the ONLY ways. I think of it as giving an opportunity to someone who sensibly wants to learn a bit more than the riding side of things before they take the plunge into buying or loaning.
Fair enough, if they were under 16, I would want to speak to a parent or guardian to ensure they were happy about it and I wouldn't have a problem in showing them my CRB if they were at all concerned about me being unfit to be around kids, and I would have to use my best judgement with an adult and hope that they would do the same on meeting me.
Where's the harm in that? :confused:

[Est]

I've been lucky enough to meet several NR people in real life from just this type of thread.

The Mentoring thread itself put me in touch with Mistertron and she ended up sharing one of my horses for about 6 months as a result. This was hugely beneficial for both of us.

As Mistertron says, perhaps the term "mentor" carries an implication of expertise or authority which was not originally intended. However, it ensures that the intention of matching up horse owners with non-horse owners is instantly understandable, where an alternative word (perhaps "befriending" or the like) might not be.

It is of course advisable for people to exercise common sense* when arranging meet-ups (and this applies to the meet-ups forum in the Cafe area as well). A reminder about this is always useful, so thank you lolahutt :)

* Younger members should only arrange meet-ups with their parents' full knowledge and consent. The safest option is always to take along a parent or trusted adult with you.

Some basic safety tips for members:

* Remember that anyone online could lie about their age, gender, job, interests etc. You may not be talking to the person you think they are.

* Don't rush to arrange a meeting. Get to know the "online" person over a period of time, and check their communications for consistency of detail.

* Make sure a friend knows where you are going and at what time you are due back. First meetings should always be short meetings!

* Take along a mobile phone and some cash, plus the phone number of a taxi company local to your meeting area.

* Meet in a public place initially - never go straight to someone's yard.

* Stick to soft drinks from bottles/cans, and don't leave them unattended at any point as they could be tampered with.

* Listen to your gut instinct. If something doesn't feel right, make your excuses and leave straight away.

That said, I hope that members will continue to use this thread responsibly and gain as much enjoyment from it as I was fortunate to :)

[lcs]

Agree with the above - I've met the most supportive person on here, even though I've only been to visit her horse once we're still emailing and I really feel as though I've made a friend. :)

I've also met up with people from another forum I'm on.

In both cases I've always made sure that the inital meeting has taken place in a busy public area and that someone else (friend/family) knows where I'm going. I've also tried to get to know them over t'interweb first and I think exchanging phone numbers is always a good idea as at least you can ring them up and make sure they sound genuine.

Hopefully that is all teaching you to suck eggs!

[LeftBrainer]

The way I see it is that if anyone in my area is wanting a bit more hands-on experience and their local RS won't permit it (which is happening all over the country due to insurance issues)

Fair enough, if they were under 16, I would want to speak to a parent or guardian to ensure they were happy about it and I wouldn't have a problem in showing them my CRB if they were at all concerned about me being unfit to be around kids, and I would have to use my best judgement with an adult and hope that they would do the same on meeting me.
Where's the harm in that? :confused:

You're so right about the insurance - whatever happened before underwriters were invented:mad:

I think mentoring is an invaluable way of learning - even for kids. Not everyone has had a crb check done though:)
I'll say the next bit and please believe generally I'm allergic to risk assessments. Given that there are people who specialise in meeting kids by feigning an interest in say something like ponies the subject of online mentoring and subsequent meetings up shouldn't be introduced as totally trouble free.
Having said that a forum like NR exists partly for the purpose of online mentoring (DIY or otherwise) with the added potential for social networking thrown in. To formally introduce a mentoring scheme would have the folk in the NR office very nervous indeed that their site be hijacked by just the very sort of people CEOPS and other schemes aim to protect kids from.:cool:

[lolahutt]

You're so right about the insurance - whatever happened before underwriters were invented:mad:



Ooh my sister is an underwriter!!!! I shall blame her for any problems RS's may have, it is always good to blame a family member:D

Sorry...OT. I think my original point is now made.

[helenbun2005]

MILTON KEYNES - MILTON KEYNES - MILTON KEYNES - MILTON KEYNES - MILTON KEYNES!

anyone from/around milton keynes???!!!!????

I need/desparatly want to learn all i can baout horse care and stable management. I posted the "I just want experience" thead.

Im bloody hard working - ill be your SLAVE!

in 5'3'' and about 10st (shame on me - curves are in of anyone asks!!!)
thanks - Helen x x

[AwkwardAnnie]

i think mentoring can be very useful but we all seem to get such fixed ideas about what works (for us...) that a team of mentors would seem better albeit less practical:o i can mentor anyone how to drink red wine in a hot tub and hold a horses lead rope at the same time:o

[atd87]

Anyone in Wiltshire (Melksham, Devizes, Trowbridge, Chippenham areas) who has horses / ponies that they would like some help with? I know basic care, I just want some horse contact (don't even mind if I can't ride regulary/at all) whilst I'm at uni and can't afford my own or lessons.

[Louby*eko]

Hi all, Having just posted re: when to look for a sharer, I stumbled across this thread.... I am considering looking for a sharer, (more for the help than for the money- although his shoes when he is being ridden cost a fortune!) but as I have only had Samson for a month, think it may be a bit early (I dont know what he is like in every situation yet) If anyone in the Reading, Berkshire area would like a bit of 'hands on' experience with a 17.2 Shire gelding , riding wize, not sure what he's like yet! then PM me - he is a huge lump but he is lovely