I’m only 16 but I was in a riding school from 3 to the start of this year I rode all sorts of push button ponies as a younger girl to spending a year learning about breaking and backing 4yr olds all in the riding school because I had simply outgrown what they were doing then I found a job at an equine therapy yard and I made the move and it was the best decision I ever made I am currently backing a 12yr old mare who has only ever been a breeding mare and was just offered to buy her and we are going ahead riding schools really are the foundation of it all and I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way now waiting for the purchase of my first horse ❤
I'm 50 + but I still remember my first ride at the local riding school..... the tickeling in the tummy, the atmospher, the instructor Anja and the first pony Tico! ❤❤ Been riding since I was 7 yo, but bought my first horse Sýn at 36..... Until I bought her, I had several on half- and full loan, and worked at several different stables! ❤❤ Even run mmy own stable for a while...... After Sýn, there have been 4 more horses. I still plan to buy at least one more! Horses are my life!!! ❤❤
This is precious! Was in the same boat many, many years ago and am now double (-3 years) your age. I too rode more horses because I was a tall child with long legs versus ponies though I did ride a few that were quite spicey! Like you I rode many equines and on hacks and that was a huge teaching & confidence boaster. I'm like Jill these days, I don't bounce well, and I don't know if I'll ever ride again. Having said that I do get the urge and wonder. Most likely it will be on a mechanical horse. Finally, got my baseball cap from my last riding stable & Dressage Trainer, Anthea. ADORE IT! Will wear it with pride. Sent her some nice thank you pics sporting it with me & my woofers. These are great Vlogs Lucy! Looking forward to the next.
So enjoying this series of vlogs. Think when you haven't come from a horsey family, it's often easy to feel you are the one who hasn't. Thank you so much for sharing your story.
I rode at the Spanish Bit as a teenager and absolutely loved it, so good to see Jill again. Such a fantastic riding school with fantastic happy ponies. I spent a day there and loved how the ponies get to the pony barn - they just opened the field gate and they all took themselves to their own stalls!
I love these trips down memory lane! And I completely identify with the story of being afraid of Willow, but coming back the next week. I had parents who did NOT get the horse thing and took me to VERY suspect stables. Hence, I got dumped a LOT and developed a real fear. But did that stop me? Heck no. I would actually have stomach pains before my lessons, but by god I still rode! And eventually I got past it, once I was at a barn with good horses and instructors. What we won't do for horses!
The riding school where I worked the instructor had Thursday of .so did all the horses and ponies . That was an girl's bording school in coventry . Thank you for sharing your day 👍👍👍😊😄😄💖💟🐶🐶
Ahh ok so we basically started the same so far,Windsor rangers and onto Spanish bit. I got my first pony after that and kept him in Eton wicked. Looking forward to watching this one.
I used to ride a little appaloosa there called compo and a grey called Foggy. I remember being terrified of my riding instructure, not that it stopped me
I rode at the Spanish Bit as a teenager and absolutely loved it, so good to see Jill again. Such a fantastic riding school with fantastic happy ponies. I spent a day there and loved how the ponies get to the pony barn - they just opened the field gate and they all took themselves to their own stalls!
I’m only 16 but I was in a riding school from 3 to the start of this year I rode all sorts of push button ponies as a younger girl to spending a year learning about breaking and backing 4yr olds all in the riding school because I had simply outgrown what they were doing then I found a job at an equine therapy yard and I made the move and it was the best decision I ever made I am currently backing a 12yr old mare who has only ever been a breeding mare and was just offered to buy her and we are going ahead riding schools really are the foundation of it all and I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way now waiting for the purchase of my first horse ❤
I'm 50 + but I still remember my first ride at the local riding school..... the tickeling in the tummy, the atmospher, the instructor Anja and the first pony Tico! ❤❤ Been riding since I was 7 yo, but bought my first horse Sýn at 36..... Until I bought her, I had several on half- and full loan, and worked at several different stables! ❤❤ Even run mmy own stable for a while...... After Sýn, there have been 4 more horses. I still plan to buy at least one more! Horses are my life!!! ❤❤
This is precious! Was in the same boat many, many years ago and am now double (-3 years) your age. I too rode more horses because I was a tall child with long legs versus ponies though I did ride a few that were quite spicey! Like you I rode many equines and on hacks and that was a huge teaching & confidence boaster. I'm like Jill these days, I don't bounce well, and I don't know if I'll ever ride again. Having said that I do get the urge and wonder. Most likely it will be on a mechanical horse. Finally, got my baseball cap from my last riding stable & Dressage Trainer, Anthea. ADORE IT! Will wear it with pride. Sent her some nice thank you pics sporting it with me & my woofers. These are great Vlogs Lucy! Looking forward to the next.
So enjoying this series of vlogs. Think when you haven't come from a horsey family, it's often easy to feel you are the one who hasn't. Thank you so much for sharing your story.
I rode at the Spanish Bit as a teenager and absolutely loved it, so good to see Jill again. Such a fantastic riding school with fantastic happy ponies. I spent a day there and loved how the ponies get to the pony barn - they just opened the field gate and they all took themselves to their own stalls!
What a great idea for a vlog series, love it ☺️
I love that the riding school is still there. So many lovely places closed during the pandemic.
Such a sweet and calming vibe! Loved seeing you revisit the stables so nostalgic and inspiring!🐴💖
I love these trips down memory lane! And I completely identify with the story of being afraid of Willow, but coming back the next week. I had parents who did NOT get the horse thing and took me to VERY suspect stables. Hence, I got dumped a LOT and developed a real fear. But did that stop me? Heck no. I would actually have stomach pains before my lessons, but by god I still rode! And eventually I got past it, once I was at a barn with good horses and instructors. What we won't do for horses!
Good vlog Lucy, riding schools are a great asset to the community.
Remember spending hours and hours in my local one when growing up.
I don’t think you’re ever too old to ride; as long as you’re fit! 🥳
The riding school where I worked the instructor had Thursday of .so did all the horses and ponies . That was an girl's bording school in coventry . Thank you for sharing your day 👍👍👍😊😄😄💖💟🐶🐶
Ahh ok so we basically started the same so far,Windsor rangers and onto Spanish bit. I got my first pony after that and kept him in Eton wicked. Looking forward to watching this one.
I used to ride a little appaloosa there called compo and a grey called Foggy. I remember being terrified of my riding instructure, not that it stopped me
She sure looks fantastic for 68!! Nice video
My Riding School got closed down sadly I learnt so much going there as a kid
I love Fig! 🤍
I used to ride and work here, how insane!!
Canntttt waitttttt 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤
My last riding school as a kid was sold off and all knocked down to build new houses :(
I rode at the Spanish Bit as a teenager and absolutely loved it, so good to see Jill again. Such a fantastic riding school with fantastic happy ponies. I spent a day there and loved how the ponies get to the pony barn - they just opened the field gate and they all took themselves to their own stalls!