v excited - 1st lesson over

[johannapage]

wooohoooo -
had my first proper lesson today!!

I can trot as well!!!!!

i knwo it seems a bit basic but I was put in a group with quiet good riders and was given a whopping big 17hh piebald mare called Cher - was warned even before I mounted that she can be grumpy and a bit of a madam...wasnt long before she tried cutting corners in the arena and I learnt to be much more firm with her!!!

Did some walking to warm up and then the RI made us all trot and change reins (think thats the expresion she used...) and go all over the place - was very bouncy when trotting to start with but found my rhythum pretty quick and loved it!!!!!!!!!!!

all booked again next week but must remember my riding gloves as my hands are frozen !!!!!

[Cobgirl]

Good for you, sounds like you will take to it like a fish to water! Just remember to breathe and smile you can't go wrong with those two things.

the art of horseriding is actually liking it! It is addictive and before long, you will be learning loads. Take each lesson for what it is and learn as you go. Trying to do too much, too soon is a mistake but perfecting what you can do is good!

Well done, keep us informed as you progress.

[johannapage]

Well done, keep us informed as you progress.

you wont be able to shut me up now!!!!!

i LOVED it - i rode for the full hour and they even let you tack up and un tack - so i spent a good 90mins there!!!

hehe - so very exciting""

[Cobgirl]

Good for you, the more you are around horses, the better things will be. Tacking up is a good way for you to learn about horses. Some are easy to tack up some are not!

I don't think you ever stop learning to ride - it is also a good way of keeping fit, especially for us oldies, helps to keep the middle age spread at bay!

[johannapage]

im supposed to be helping out at my local RDA as well soon - just to get more experience and do something useful with my time!!

hehe - i can trot!

[*ponygal*]

well done you should be proud of yourself:D it took me a couple of lessons to get the rising trot correctly
again WELL DONE XXX

[-jo-jo-w]

Aww sounds like you had a great lesson. Wish my stables got us to tack up, I'm gonna ring tomorrow and find out if I can go down there earlier before my lesson. :)

[Tally.]

AH, well done! Im v proud of you :D
Unfortunatly now you have started your lessons you will get hooked and you will bore all freinds and family stupid (especially if there not horsey).
This place is great to share your experiences without boring anyone,lol :)
Its great you get to tack up, see if they will let you groom the horse before you tack up as this is also a great way to get to know the horses

[johannapage]

lol - i come from a very unhorsey/ananimally family which is a shame - but im a vet nurse so at least my work people can cope for about 15mins before excusing themselves!!!!

i cant wait for next week but its such a long time away!!!!!

x

[caraid_alba]

well done you sound like you really enjoyed the lesson:D

[Showjumper]

Yay excellent, glad you had fun! 17hh is a whopper!! :eek:

[Mistertron]

Well done - sounds fun!

lol @ gloves! yeah i would def invest in a pair especialy in this weather! :D

[Wally]

Oh dear oh dear, you have been bitten by the bug hanv't you, never mind, welcome to the world that is horses. Before the year is out you'll have higs as high as you've ever been and then they'll bring you so low you'll wonder why you started!

But in general it's all fun! ;)