I used to ride at this one barn and then my teacher moved to another barn. And so the barn I ride at now is one of the best barn in my area. But my teacher said she's bringing one of her horses to the barn i used to ride at and she wants to know if i want to partial lease it. I don't know what I want to do because I really like the barn i ride at now but i also really want to lease a horse *there are no horses available for lease where i ride* and my parents said i couldn't lease and stay where i am.... what should i do?
2006-11-11 12:01:34 · 6 answers · asked by Lori 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Why'd you leave the barn you used to ride at in the first place? Are you following your trainer?
Make a checklist in your head of the pros and cons of both situations, but ultimately, riding is about you and the horse when it comes down to it.
Leasing would offer you an ability to enhance that relationship/partnership with the horse you used to ride in a more intense way. Yeah, we all like the social aspect of the barn, but what if it were all of a sudden taken away? What would be left would be you and the horse. Know what I mean?
However, if you like the ability to ride a number of different horses, then I'd stay where you're at.
Think about it. Its what you want from riding that will be your answer. Good luck!
2006-11-11 16:58:44 · answer #1 · answered by Amx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal to feel this way, yes. However, the more time you stay away from the barn, the likeliness of you returning decreases. In your mind, without you realising it, you are associating the barn as a 'bad place' as it was there you suffered your first fall and bad experience while riding. Same goes to the horse you were riding. The best possible thing you could do for yourself is to visit the barn and see the horse. Not ride, but simply pat or groom him/her. It will make you feel a lot better especially since the horse clearly freaked out and wasn't acting his normal self. Seeing him calm, will make you calm and at peace with the situation. Did you get back on after the fall? You always should. Even it's just a slow walk for 5 minutes. Unless of course you are physically incapable of doing so. If you didn't get back on, you will continue to put off riding because of this experience. My first fall. The horse bolted for about 100 meters before coming to a full halt at a gate, in which I went flying over his head and landed on my back. It was a good first fall. I wasn't hurt, in fact the landing was actually rather comfortable, but I was still shaken up and weak at the knees. I got back on of course, but only walked and had a little trot. I chose to ride a different horse for a while but the next time I rode him he was as good as gold which put my mind at ease. And I rode him every time after. Horse riding isn't for the faint hearted and it isn't supposed to be easy. Like you said, the power a horse holds is unbelievable and they can turn at any second which is why you must be on your game at all times on each and every horse you ride. Horse riding is considered one of the most dangerous sports in the world, for that reason. I know too many people that have stopped riding for the exact same reason you don't feel ready to go to the barn again. Tough it out, girl! If not for the present for the future!
2016-05-22 06:06:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why'd your parents say you couldn't lease? Leasing is a great way to gain experience without the committment of owning a horse. If your parents will let you, I'd go with your trainer (if you like her) and lease her horse. If money is an issue as to why your parents don't want you to lease you can offer to clean stalls or groom in order to work off some of the cost. In my opinion, leasing is an ideal step between simply taking lessons and actually owning a horse.
2006-11-11 13:34:14 · answer #3 · answered by Carson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probably a better idea to do the lease. I've leased and found it much more beneficial to me because I had a horse I could ride whenever I wanted, not only in lessons.
2006-11-11 12:12:18 · answer #4 · answered by Adriori 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow the same thing happened to me with my horses. i think you should lease the horse and move away. i liked my old barn also, but it was nice to see the new place as a new beginning for all of us.
2006-11-11 12:08:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to your parents first.. have you seen the horse? are you ready for the finanacial commitment of leasing??
this is something that needs to be discussed with your parents..
2006-11-11 12:23:44 · answer #6 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋