Although I do not want to, I am really coming to the conclusion that I will never be able to properly ride. I am 33 years old and started riding for the first time ever in September 98. I had about 10 lessons on the lunge before the winter set in and I gave it up as the owner did not have an inside arena.
From February - June 1999 I found a riding stable which offered group lessons on school horses. The teacher ignored me and never offered any tips - and the school horses only followed one another - totally oblivious to any aids. I quit becuase I figured it was a waste of money to continue.
In January 2000, I was lucky enough to find someone who was looking to share her horse. What a difference from the school horses! I also got in contact with the local teacher at the stable. I have been taking 2 lessons a week since February. The teacher is really good - always has many tips during the lessons and lots of patience.
My main frustration - I cannot canter. We tried it on the lunge tonight so I could focus on my seat. But, my seat was so insecure, my legs, back and arms were flailing all over - and this just told the poor horse to go faster and faster which turned into a vicious cycle.
Although I consider myself to be at least average intellegence and athletic ability, I really think I am the only one who has taken so long to learn the basics of riding and maybe I should quit. Any comments?
From February - June 1999 I found a riding stable which offered group lessons on school horses. The teacher ignored me and never offered any tips - and the school horses only followed one another - totally oblivious to any aids. I quit becuase I figured it was a waste of money to continue.
In January 2000, I was lucky enough to find someone who was looking to share her horse. What a difference from the school horses! I also got in contact with the local teacher at the stable. I have been taking 2 lessons a week since February. The teacher is really good - always has many tips during the lessons and lots of patience.
My main frustration - I cannot canter. We tried it on the lunge tonight so I could focus on my seat. But, my seat was so insecure, my legs, back and arms were flailing all over - and this just told the poor horse to go faster and faster which turned into a vicious cycle.
Although I consider myself to be at least average intellegence and athletic ability, I really think I am the only one who has taken so long to learn the basics of riding and maybe I should quit. Any comments?