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Off Topic / Re: I finally get to ride!
« on: September 29, 2015, 01:12:23 PM »
Thank you everyone! It's only one day away now! 
I don't have a whole lot of choice on who I ride with unfortunately, as this school is linked with my university so I get discounted lessons, which is the only reason I can afford this
Still, I have high hopes. The other girls are all saying how great it is.
What's the difference between Western and English riding, I didn't realise there was different kinds!
also, if you're from the UK, do you know a good place to buy a riding hat, new or secondhand?
I don't have a whole lot of choice on who I ride with unfortunately, as this school is linked with my university so I get discounted lessons, which is the only reason I can afford this
Still, I have high hopes. The other girls are all saying how great it is.
That's awesome! I used to ride as a teenager. I had quite tight hips, so used to sit on the floor with the soles of my feet together, knees dropping out to the sides, to stretch these muscles to improve my flexibility. I think flexibility is more important that strength to start off with as you build up the muscles you need to use over the lessons you have.
I agree with MonstarNomNom about doing the calf dips for keeping your heels down- so important!!
Have loads of fun! That's the main thing!
Oooo- just saw you're from the UK too! There're some great Western Riding centres down your way. I really enjoyed western riding, more than English- it's way more relaxed!
What's the difference between Western and English riding, I didn't realise there was different kinds!
also, if you're from the UK, do you know a good place to buy a riding hat, new or secondhand?
But I've always wanted to go. 
And I don't think selling your collections is such a bad thing, I mean you can always re-buy them in the future if you wish 
