Hello I’m new here!

[Monkeytoes]

Just wanted to say hello! I’m new to riding at 46! I’ve had about 8 lessons and have just been on a fantastic holiday in Canada where I did a trek and it’s made me fall in love with riding more!

I’m sure I’m not alone when I say I wish I started riding much earlier and my husband is probably wishing he was a millionaire now.

I’m about to invest in my first rider wear purchases as now know I will continue long term and I’m aiming to be a leisure rider rather than anything competitive but you never say never do you?!

 

[Trewsers]

Hello and welcome! Look forward to hearing about your rides.

 

[Skib]

Starting older worked well for me. I began at 60. You start thinking that all you want is to hack or trail ride and then it turns out you can ride dressage in the school as well.
My advice is to take your time. My first year was miserable, but then I had help from this forum, found another teacher and all went well.
And choose your season. We didnt ride much in August as it is always hot and the children on school holidays. But it was my great pleasure

 

[GaryB]

Welcome! I started late to (older than you!). What country are you in? We are mostly in the UK but everyone is welcome

 

[Monkeytoes]

Thanks. I’m in the North East of England

 

[Monkeytoes]

Starting older worked well for me. I began at 60. You start thinking that all you want is to hack or trail ride and then it turns out you can ride dressage in the school as well.
My advice is to take your time. My first year was miserable, but then I had help from this forum, found another teacher and all went well.
And choose your season. We didnt ride much in August as it is always hot and the children on school holidays. But it was my great pleasure

Thank you! I start a new job in September and my career isn’t always the best for work life balance but I’m hoping to manage at least once a fortnight as a minimum. I don’t mind slow progress…slow and steady suits me fine

 

[Skib]

If you can afford to ride once a week, maybe for the first 3 or 6 months, I would do so. Even if you cant afford to do it for the whole year. But once a fortnight when just starting could be hard. A half hour each week for instance if you cant afford a whole hour?
My OH had a 45 minute solo lesson once a week and was cantering after a year - to give you some idea.

 

[Monkeytoes]

If you can afford to ride once a week, maybe for the first 3 or 6 months, I would do so. Even if you cant afford to do it for the whole year. But once a fortnight when just starting could be hard. A half hour each week for instance if you cant afford a whole hour?
My OH had a 45 minute solo lesson once a week and was cantering after a year - to give you some idea.

Yeah I’m aiming to keep up once a week but I’m a social worker and I’m moving to a new team so I’m time poor

 

[AdelaideMorgan]

Welcome, and what a way to fall properly in love with riding, river crossings on a Canadian trek is not exactly the beginner's version most of us start with! Starting at 46 doesn't put you behind anyone, it just means you get to enjoy every stage of learning without the pressure some competitive kids grow up with. Your husband's wallet may groan, but honestly, that's basically a rite of passage for every rider's family.

 

[Monkeytoes]

Welcome, and what a way to fall properly in love with riding, river crossings on a Canadian trek is not exactly the beginner's version most of us start with! Starting at 46 doesn't put you behind anyone, it just means you get to enjoy every stage of learning without the pressure some competitive kids grow up with. Your husband's wallet may groan, but honestly, that's basically a rite of passage for every rider's family.

Well I took my youngest for a coupon of lessons to make sure he would get on a horse on the lead up to going and thought hmmm I’ve always wanted to ride but never did. So I did a few lessons and now have the bug! I’ve just bought one pair of full drag leggings and some tall boots so I’m committed now because I don’t like wasting money

 

[AdelaideMorgan]

Welcome, and what a way to fall properly in love with riding, river crossings on a Canadian trek is not exactly the beginner's version most of us start with! Starting at 46 doesn't put you behind anyone, it just means you get to enjoy every stage of learning without the pressure some competitive kids grow up with. Your husband's wallet may groan, but honestly, that's basically a rite of passage for every rider's family.























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Starting later actually comes with its own advantage too — adults tend to be more deliberate about safety and technique since there's no rush to "keep up" with anyone, which usually makes for a more thoughtful, less injury-prone learning curve. As for the wallet groaning, just wait until the boot and tack upgrades start rolling in — that river-crossing trek was apparently just the opening chapter.



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