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chalmers

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chalmers says:

viewing a horse!

 Hi, this is my first time on the forums so yeah haha..

I haven't ridden for 6 months due to my local riding school shutting down, i'm going to book a lesson this week because I've found a horse I really like and hopefully all goes well if I try it out. The horse isn't a 'novice' ride and is more young rider/amateur. He is supposed to be really forward going but doesn't take off and he also has a sensative mouth/contact. This is my first time viewing a horse and he's a competition horse. Anyway, any advice on the following above? Like:

- How to keep myself calm and in control when riding and jumping him

- What I should do when viewing him

- What points should I focus on in my lesson

- Any other advice is welcome, thanks!

"Life is awesome, so chill and stay positive." - Dougie Poynter

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  • Posted 316 days ago (09 July 2012 13:43)
cobon

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cobon says:

Re: viewing a horse!

Hi,

I am now a competant novice and have had my boy for a year. When i viewed him he was 3 and about 13.1hh. Im 5ft 9 and clearly this wasn't going to be a suitable match! But, i went ahead and brought him.  He has come on in leaps and bounds. We have our moments as like anything, but my best bit of advice when viewing is, DON'T let your HEART rule YOUR HEAD!!  I was a novice when i brought him and as the saying going novice + novice = black and blue.  But, i didn't want a 15.3hh/16hh horse.  I am a pony squisher and i feel very safe on my little cob. He has a lot of maturing to do and will take up my leg well. 

Also bear in mind. Riding School horses know their job and do it day in and day out. It's a totally different kettle of fish when riding something else, especially if it isnt a novice ride.

I wish you the best of luck on your viewing xx

 

I love my Cob xx

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  • Posted 315 days ago (10 July 2012 11:19)
chalmers

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chalmers says:

Re: viewing a horse!

 Hi, thanks for your advice but I forgot to point out that I am experienced and I rode non novice rides quite a lot, I've ridden a horse quite similar to what has been described over theh phone and I got on well with him doing jumping and flatwork. Apart from riding schools I did exercise my neighbours horse for a while and I used to look after friends horses when they went on holiday. I'm just worried because when I get nervous (which I will) I'm the worst rider ever, this doesn't affect me in competitions and I am a confident rider but when the owner is going to be judging me I'm a little worried.

"Life is awesome, so chill and stay positive." - Dougie Poynter

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  • Posted 315 days ago (10 July 2012 12:34)
cobon

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cobon says:

Re: viewing a horse!

Just do what you do when you ride hun.  Put all your focus into your riding and don't even think about the person standing there watching you.  When i viewed and rode mine i was absolutely appauling. Your far more advanced than me, so just go do your thing and don't concern yourself with anyone who is going to be watching.

Your going to view the horse, not the owner!! xx

 

I love my Cob xx

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  • Posted 315 days ago (10 July 2012 12:42)
chalmers

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chalmers says:

Re: viewing a horse!

 Thank-you so much for the reassurance, i'll try but i'm not promising anything haha xx

"Life is awesome, so chill and stay positive." - Dougie Poynter

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  • Posted 315 days ago (10 July 2012 13:02)

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