Lloyd90 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Anyone here ride much ? Couple of my friends from work Ride n are taking me out riding in a bit Doubt I'll be John Wayne but thought Id have a laugh n give it a go atleast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Good luck I used to do a fair bit, good way of seeing the countryside without having to walk. Not sure I'd want to be a late starter to it as falling off seems to hurt a lot more now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted February 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Dont worry Alex, I have no intention of falling off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 its often beyond your control so your intention or not it does happen I've not fallen off in years last one I rolled having had brake failure on an ex race horse, bitch of an ex was more worried about the horse than me thats how barmy horse women are. My suggestion if it didn't get better i'd happily shoot and eat it didn't go down well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 its often beyond your control so your intention or not it does happen Too true. Make sure you wear a hat and a body protector if you can get hold of one. And don't forget, even the smallest horse is a very poweful beast with a mind of it's own. Listen to what your friends tell you and go easy and you should be fine. It can be a bit scary first time, but great fun once you get into it. Let us know how you get on, and good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'd rather take E. It's safer, don't you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC45 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Not done it for years, I don't like doing things that give you a sore bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 The bigger you get, the bigger the horses get and so the bigger the drop onto the hard floor is and the heavier the weight crushing you underfoot, other than that it`s great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDF Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Yep i do quite a bit, great fun, just up untill you fall off, and the next morning, walking like a cowboy. Not been in a while, rugby injuries holding me back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Did a bit till i were kicked by one, that rather dented my confidence. I knee operations.... NOT, b$$$$$d broke my kneecap or summat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I horse rode from the age of 5 untill it was 17 then traded four legs in for four wheels. Great fun but the first few times you may find yourself walking 10 - 2 ! lol . good abbs exercise to if you take it up . A good friend of mine who isnt impressed in the least by horses always describes them as " dagerous at both ends and uncomfortable in the middle" You should have a laugh though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I learnt to ride last year and haven't been on a sane horse yet. They are all crazy in some way or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I just never saw the point in horses, although they do taste nice. Get a quad bike instead - more reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Competitively show jumped for far too many years. Avoid horses like the plague, they are expensive, unpredictable, smelly and there seems to be quite a long way to drop when you fall of of one! Hope you enjoy the ride though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted February 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Being a 15 n half stone rugby player one of the girls horses didnt like me n tried to lie down when I got on Luckily the otherone didnt mind me at all n went for a nice lil ride n a small gallop aswell Glad I went on the one I did aswell as the other one flipped for nothing n very nearly threw my friend off Luckily she's a good rider n managed to get back under control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 horses are stupid animals, seriously, they're stupid! they could spook at any moment, and with any horse big enough for the rider, the rider won't be able to control it, even dismounted I prefer tubular steel and rubber tyres, much much safer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Yes, been riding since I was about 5. I'm 65 now and still hunt 1-2 days a week. Fantastic sport and hobby. Enjoy it,and have fun. Greatest sport there is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 horses are stupid animals, seriously, they're stupid! they could spook at any moment, and with any horse big enough for the rider, the rider won't be able to control it, even dismounted I prefer tubular steel and rubber tyres, much much safer Not true, there is no animal like the horse that understand swing of the broom/pitch fork handle so well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Always found that the bigger the horse the better behaved it was, watch out for the little 'uns. Apart from pure bred hunters, they're all mad. Met SWMBO whilst horse riding, they did warn me that it was a dangerous sport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver_pigeon Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Firstly.....horses are definitely not stupid!!!!!!!! :blink: I've been riding since I was 5, all my life up to my 26 years now lol! Give it a go, its not for everyone but Horses are majestic and a thrill ride!! If you can't control the horse you are riding (which happens to everyone at some point!), then you have to appreciate that they have their own minds, and you cannot win every battle with strength or size........the reward of working with/riding horses is that you learn to rise the ranks, and get a horses' respect, and you will get control eventually!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I used to until my horse died......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Firstly.....horses are definitely not stupid!!!!!!!! :blink: :blink: I've been riding since I was 5, all my life up to my 26 years now lol! Give it a go, its not for everyone but Horses are majestic and a thrill ride!! If you can't control the horse you are riding (which happens to everyone at some point!), then you have to appreciate that they have their own minds, and you cannot win every battle with strength or size........the reward of working with/riding horses is that you learn to rise the ranks, and get a horses' respect, and you will get control eventually!! ok, maybe I was a little harsh, they're not all stupid. I have a couple of ponies, and one of them in particular is probably about as smart as your typical dog. But they can (and will at some point) be spooked by a: rabbit, pheasant, apple, stick, snowman, car, wheelbarrow, stone, bucket, bale, boot, shovel, different colour of rope, washing line, cat, rat or mouse..... and they can be very mischievous! on the other hand, we had one a while back that was as thick as two short planks. You could walk past it every day in a month, and it would still shed its skin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight32 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Does riding make your backside sore all the while or is it just the first few times? I have never done it to be honest but have to it is not on the list of things to do before I pass this world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I was collared into riding at one point and the little I did I quite enjoyed. But being an avid off roading bike fan (trials) I wasn't totally prepared to ride something that had a mind as well as a heart. Progressed on to try a gallop on a large triangular field. The faster larger horse group was sent off first followed by us. This was fine until the damn thing decided that to win or at least keep up, it had to cut across the filed. Totally out of control the horse veered right with me hanging on for deer life and out of control. Not something I particularly enjoyed. I'd love to get back in the saddle and figure it all out but then i'd much rather be back on my Fantic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Starlight, its like any slightly different form of exercise you adjust to it so it only hurts the first few times. Axe its worth learning as its another route round the countryside that doesn't involve walking and you can cover quite large distances with minimal effort with a bit of adrenalin thrown in when the speed bit happens. That said I'm very glad I learnt as a youngster and wouldn't want to try and learn now as it certainly hurts more if the worst happens and your sense of self preservation seems more developed as an adult making it a scary prospect and one things for sure horses know if you're scared and that is when you have problems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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