2006-07-04 04:36:26 · 13 answers · asked by cowgirlup64 2 in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
There is nothing on this earth to compare to the thrill of rodeo competition. It is a physically demanding sport with some events more so than others. Depending on which event, 42 may be pushing the envelope. I would not advise rough stock, but who am I to say. I rode rough stock in my younger days, and my shoulders, back and knees are paying the price. But I wouldn't have it any other way. I have now moved on to showing my horses these days. Still competitive, physically demanding and most rewarding. Good luck...
2006-07-04 16:18:39 · answer #1 · answered by Yellow Horse 2 · 8⤊ 1⤋
You are never too old to start doing anything you want. It will come down to your physical limitations. Unfortunately, rodeo is harder on your body than almost every other sport out there. What events do you want to do? You will need to start taking a multivitamin if you dont already, and possibly other vitamins that might help boost your energy. Also a baby aspirin a day wouldnt hurt either. All of this will contribute to a healthier lifestyle anyway so if you do or you dont, its not a bad decision, If you are more than a few pounds overweight, I suggest starting a physical regimen. The better shape that you are in, the better. I wish you as much success as I have had in the rodeo, hunter/jumper, dressage and saddlseat disciplines. You are never too old to do anything.
2006-07-04 07:16:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think 42 is too old! I started working on the racetrack when I was 43 & became a liscensed CHRB Groom by age 45. The trainers never thought I'd last more than 6 months, but I proved them wrong & amazed myself in the process! You may find that your body can do more than you realize with a "mind over matter" attitute! If you get a serious injury, you may need more time to heal, so have patience with yourself! Good Luck & have fun!
2006-07-04 04:57:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you're actually not too previous! I survive my mum's driving college and have one horse it quite is mine and one horse that i'm training up and that i'm approximately to start doing competitions with him :) i've got been doing competitions on my first horse when you consider that I have been given him and that i meet a lot of human beings on the competitions that have executed quite properly and started whilst they have been 12! The final one I did in dressage, the winner started driving whilst she grew to become into thirteen and is sixteen now and winning county competitions! when I gained prepare leaping, the guy who got here a special 2d started whilst she grew to become into 12 additionally! you will do high quality as long as you hold training and coaching puzzling! i might attempt loaning a horse first nonetheless as you have purely been driving a 300 and sixty 5 days, are nonetheless a beginner rider and horses are high priced! good luck! Jaynie :)xxx
2016-12-10 04:25:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. I've noticed a lot of older folks participating in Western Reining and Barrel Racing events.
2006-07-04 04:47:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heck no! You go girl!
Git 'er done... with the help of a reputable professional, don't go tryin' to git anything done on your own.
LOL, hang on.
2006-07-04 16:58:25 · answer #6 · answered by _aihlie_ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started snow boarding at 47.
So, do what you like.
2006-07-04 04:39:43 · answer #7 · answered by jymsis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what kind of shape you are in
2006-07-04 04:39:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends if you have health insurance with major medical coverage
2006-07-04 04:40:13 · answer #9 · answered by worldstiti 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as you are covered insurance wise, go for it!
2006-07-05 03:08:38 · answer #10 · answered by Mariah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋