Hello all,
I am a new rider (middle-aged) and a new member of this forum. I just started riding about two months ago and it has not been easy progressing since I've only been able to take one lesson a week (with some unfortunate, but unavoidable cancellations from the stable due to cold weather). I'm determined to improve myself as much as possible outside of my time there and was wondering if it was a good idea to buy even an old used English saddle with irons to set up at home - just to practice perfecting my seat, two point, leg/heel positions, etc. - when I can't be on a horse. I can't seem to find any advice for or against this idea, so I'm curious to know if anyone else has done this or has advice for/against. I don't own a horse, so it really would just be to use at home. Many thanks in advance for your thoughts or ideas.
I am a new rider (middle-aged) and a new member of this forum. I just started riding about two months ago and it has not been easy progressing since I've only been able to take one lesson a week (with some unfortunate, but unavoidable cancellations from the stable due to cold weather). I'm determined to improve myself as much as possible outside of my time there and was wondering if it was a good idea to buy even an old used English saddle with irons to set up at home - just to practice perfecting my seat, two point, leg/heel positions, etc. - when I can't be on a horse. I can't seem to find any advice for or against this idea, so I'm curious to know if anyone else has done this or has advice for/against. I don't own a horse, so it really would just be to use at home. Many thanks in advance for your thoughts or ideas.