I've been away from riding for a while now for various reasons but I'd really like to get back into it now. I'm totally unfit and very overweight at the moment which means that riding schools aren't yet an option. I also really miss the horse care/poo picking/mucking out side of things and doing all that would help me loose weight and get fit.
Anyway .... there is a lovely appaloosa for share near me but I don't know anything about them as a breed. Can anyone tell me about their temperament/quirks? Would you consider them to be good weight carriers (obviously depends on the build of the horse but generally speaking)?
Secondly, if you were looking for a sharer, would you consider someone who can't ride (yet) but would be able to do all the care and groundwork/lunging if appropriate. The ad is for someone to ride, groom and muck out. Would you feel I was wasting your time?
Any and all ideas and opinions gratefully received
Anyway .... there is a lovely appaloosa for share near me but I don't know anything about them as a breed. Can anyone tell me about their temperament/quirks? Would you consider them to be good weight carriers (obviously depends on the build of the horse but generally speaking)?
Secondly, if you were looking for a sharer, would you consider someone who can't ride (yet) but would be able to do all the care and groundwork/lunging if appropriate. The ad is for someone to ride, groom and muck out. Would you feel I was wasting your time?
Any and all ideas and opinions gratefully received