Hello I need your help

[Germanvisitor]

At First, sorry for my terrible englisch but my englisch is a little bit rusty.

In September 2006 I want to study on the University of Scheffield for six months (outgoing Student)

Can somebody say me whether is possible to ride on a Shirehorse around Scheffield.
I already ride a half year in Germany and would like improve my horsemanship on a Shirehorse.

Tank you for help in Advance

Lars

[fitz]

Wilkommen Lars!

Cant really help I'm afraid... as I'm not from the area, but good luck in your search.

My German is a lot worse than your English.

[Trewsers]

[QUOTE=Germanvisitor

Can somebody say me whether is possible to ride on a Shirehorse around Scheffield.
Lars[/QUOTE]

What - ride around the city centre???!:p :D Sorry, just joking. Your English is wayyyy better than my German! I think I can say where is the fly or something?!:D I'm sure somebody on here will be able to help you - welcome to NR!

[Germanvisitor]

Thanks for your likable comments:)

Now i can see the mistake too.

Of course I would not like to ride with a Shirehorse around Scheffield :D I look a possebility in scheffield or in the immediate vicinity.

[raingodz]

There are quite a few riding schools in Sheffield, but I do not know of any that offer lessons on shire horses, one of the other Sheffield lot might know more than me though....

[ajhainey]

Do you really mean a shirehorse? One of these:
http://www.shire-horse-hof.de/images/Shire%20Horse%20sire%20nulli6.jpg

If you mean horse riding in general, there are lots of places to ride in sheffield.

aj xx

[Germanvisitor]

Do you really mean a shirehorse? One of these:
http://www.shire-horse-hof.de/images/Shire%20Horse%20sire%20nulli6.jpg

If you mean horse riding in general, there are lots of places to ride in sheffield.

aj xx


Yes I mean a shirehorse.

If you know a lot of ride places in scheffield, can you some advise?

But the horses on this places should be one of the biggest, because I´m not the smallest one.

[Skib]

Welcome to England and to this board.
You may find when you arrive here that English riding and teaching people to ride is a bit different from what you know in Germany.

You have been riding 6 months. We call that beginner or novice level. It would not be normal for a riding school to use a Shire Horse to teach a novice rider.

English shire horses are one of a number of historic breeds known as "Heavy horses." Some people do ride them, but heavy horses are used mainly for driving, pulling carts and farm machinery.

An Irish shire horse is not the same as an English shire, and Irish shire horses are used for riding.

There are many riding schools near Sheffield and people on NR who will help you find one. It will be good to continue your lessons.
You can find a list of recognised riding schools on the British Horse Society website. By learning in a class you will get to know other riders and be able to see the type of horses used for teaching here.
You do not say how tall you are nor what you weigh. Some riding schools have an upper weight limit and if you are heavy you may have to search for a school that has a horse strong enough to carry you.
Riding in England is quite expensive. If you find it costs more than you can afford, other students may suggest you look for part time work helping in a stable to help you pay for lessons.
After you are familiar with English riding and the way stables are organised you will probably be able to arrange to visit a specialised yard where they have English shire horses and may be have a ride there, to make your dream come true.

[JohnT]

Welcome to England and to this board.
You may find when you arrive here that English riding and teaching people to ride is a bit different from what you know in Germany.

You have been riding 6 months. We call that beginner or novice level. It would not be normal for a riding school to use a Shire Horse to teach a novice rider.

English shire horses are one of a number of historic breeds known as "Heavy horses." Some people do ride them, but heavy horses are used mainly for driving, pulling carts and farm machinery.

An Irish shire horse is not the same as an English shire, and Irish shire horses are used for riding.

There are many riding schools near Sheffield and people on NR who will help you find one. It will be good to continue your lessons.
You can find a list of recognised riding schools on the British Horse Society website. By learning in a class you will get to know other riders and be able to see the type of horses used for teaching here.
You do not say how tall you are nor what you weigh. Some riding schools have an upper weight limit and if you are heavy you may have to search for a school that has a horse strong enough to carry you.
Riding in England is quite expensive. If you find it costs more than you can afford, other students may suggest you look for part time work helping in a stable to help you pay for lessons.
After you are familiar with English riding and the way stables are organised you will probably be able to arrange to visit a specialised yard where they have English shire horses and may be have a ride there, to make your dream come true.

Lars. the above in German:
Willkommen nach England und zu diesem Brett. Sie können finden, wann Sie hier ankommen, **ß englisches Reiten und die Unterricht Leute zum zu reiten eine Spitze sind, die unterschiedlich ist zu, was Sie in Deutschland wissen. Sie haben 6 Monate geritten. Wir benennen dieses Anfänger- oder Anfängerniveau. Es würde nicht normal für eine Reitschule sein, ein Shire Pferd zu benutzen, um einen Anfängermitfahrer zu unterrichten. Englische shire Pferde sind eins einer Anzahl von den historischen Bruten, die bekannt sind als "schwere Pferde." Einige Leute reiten sie, aber schwere Pferde werden hauptsächlich für das Fahren benutzt und ziehen Karren und Bauernhofmaschinerie. Ein irisches shire Pferd ist nicht dasselbe wie ein englisches shire, und irische shire Pferde werden für Reiten benutzt. Es gibt viele Reitschulen nahe Sheffield und Leute auf NR, das Ihnen hilft, ein zu finden. Es ist gut, Ihre Lektionen fortzusetzen. Sie können eine Liste der anerkannten reitenschulen auf der britischen Pferd Gesellschaftweb site finden. Indem Sie in einer Kategorie erlernen, erhalten Sie, andere Mitfahrer zu kennen und in der Lage zuSEIN, die Art der Pferde zu sehen, die für hier unterrichten benutzt werden. Sie sagen nicht, wie hoch Sie sind, noch was Sie wiegen. Einige Reitschulen haben eine obere Gewichtbegrenzung und wenn Sie schwer sind, können Sie nach einer Schule suchen müssen, die ein Pferd hat, das genug, Sie zu tragen stark ist. Das Reiten in England ist ziemlich kostspielig. Wenn Sie es kosten mehr als finden, können Sie sich leisten, andere Kursteilnehmer können vorschlagen, **ß Sie nach der Teilzeitarbeit suchen, die in einem Stall hilft, Ihnen zu helfen, für Lektionen zu zahlen. Nachdem Sie mit englischem Reiten vertraut sind und die Weise, die Ställen Sie organisiert werden, vermutlich in der LageIST zu ordnen, ein fachkundiges Yard zu besichtigen, in dem sie englische shire Pferde haben und sein können, haben eine Fahrt dort, Ihren Traum kommen lassen zutreffend.

[Germanvisitor]

Thank you for the very helpfull informations.

In Germany I have ridden a Friesenwoman. She was fair and beautiful, but sometimes a little bit touchy (like the most womens)^^

Here some nice Fotos

http://www.friesenhof-altlindenau.de.vu


This Hof or this Horses was the only one, who have not problems with my weight:rolleyes:

One lesson (1 Hour) in Germany cost 10 Euro that its a good price as I understand it.

[fitz]

Are you a Sachsen? An Ossie?

My partner is Sachsen! He's funny! I'm a bit cruel to him about his grammar.

tip for the day... 'I rode a friesianwoman' sounds a little rude in English...:) A female horse is called a mare...

Mein deutsch ist nicht gut. Maybe JohnT will explain a little better:)

[Skib]

John, I am flattered that you translated my post into German - but I think a computer was used?
One important change: The German for a class where one learned things is Klasse, not Kategorie which has the other meaning of class = category.

Lars, I know Germans in Sheffield at the University there and you will find mamny people to help you - both English and German. When I was learning German, I helped several young Germans with their English.
I wrote you in English to help you learn English.

By the way, the English word for the female horse is "mare". Not woman.

[Trewsers]

tip for the day... 'I rode a friesianwoman' sounds a little rude in English...:) A female horse is called a mare...





lol:D where's Breeches when you need him????!:p :D :D

[fitz]

lol:D where's Breeches when you need him????!:p :D :D

I know! My initial feeling was to slag the hell out of op... but I'm trying to be a better person these days:D I've made a few faux pas myself with partners family..

[JOJOBA]

Hi
I live in Sheffield, I dont know of any places that just use heavy horses. You will find that most riding schools have a weight limit of 14 stone (196 pounds). My riding school has a large Clydesdale type horse for use in lessons;
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/clydesdale/Cly21.jpg

and also a part bred Suffolk Punch;
http://www.hevosmaailma.net/Sivuston_valokuvat/Eurooppa/GBR/suffolk.jpg

So if you are under 14 stone you may want to consider it?

xxx

[raingodz]

If you are just wanting a fun ride out, then try Rockys Ranch, they do not have any shire horses but they have several large cobs:

http://www.westernridingadventures.co.uk/

[Germanvisitor]

You will find that most riding schools have a weight limit of 14 stone (196 pounds).

Thats is my problem my weight is 240 Pounds ( I´m not corpulent, but rather athletic:) ).


Therefore I thought a huge shirehorse or a other large one is the perfekt friend for me.

[JOJOBA]

17 stone - there will probably be somewhere that will be happy to give you lessons but you might just have to look a little harder. I cant think of anyone off the top of my head.

xxx

[ajhainey]

www.northfieldfarm.co.uk isn't far from sheffield and has a limit of 18 stone (115kgs/250lbs).

aj xx

[Germanvisitor]

wonderful thanks for help

[fitz]

You will find that most riding schools have a weight limit of 14 stone (196 pounds).

Thats is my problem my weight is 240 Pounds ( I´m not corpulent, but rather athletic:) ).


Therefore I thought a huge shirehorse or a other large one is the perfekt friend for me.


Just dont ring up asking to ride any women:D

Sorry, I couldnt resist... I'm Irish, we're horrible!