Learning to ride a horse

[C240Sport97]

After watching seabiscuit, I have developed an urge to learn to ride a horse.

Anyone has any suggestions of a company or stables (preferably in the UK) who run week long courses?

I googled and there are so many operators.

Thanks.

 

[verytalldave]

Be careful. It can turn into a VERY expensive hobby. VERY.

 

[poppypiesdad]

Anyone thats local to you
BHS(british horse society ) listed
One that you get on with the instructor
And will ask the wife when i get home shes a AI or IA qualified instructor

Any reason it has to be a week long or could you not just go for lessons every weekend or a couple of times a week
After a week in the saddle never done it before you'll be doing a cowboy impression for a long time
p.s. buy a pair of jodpers there the best thing to ride in Jeans etc get ruckked and uncommfy
Jamie

 

[gina2201]

Not done week long courses myself but as others have said go somewhere BHS Approved with qualified instructors. Go and have a chat and a taster lesson, see how you get on with the people and the horses. Good choice of hobby / sport! You'll be hooked!

Edit: go on www.bhs.org.uk and there is a "where to ride" link listing all approved centres across the country.

 

[C240Sport97]

Any reason it has to be a week long

1 week's activity holiday .. plus learn quicker

years ago, I galloped on the beach in LA on a horse, it felt amazing, but I was a whole lot younger

 

[poppypiesdad]

What about a cowboy cattle drive type holiday thing

 

[C240Sport97]

What about a cowboy cattle drive type holiday thing

definitely if they take on beginners .. any suggestions?

 

[gina2201]

Can't suggest a particular firm/establishment, are you thinking abroad or here? And yes they do take beginners, best to be honest about your skills then they can match up the horses and like-for-like people/groups/lessons.

 

[C240Sport97]

Can't suggest a particular firm/establishment, are you thinking abroad or here? And yes they do take beginners, best to be honest about your skills then they can match up the horses and like-for-like people/groups/lessons.

prefer UK, but OK if travel to highly recommended place

 

[gina2201]

LEC (London Equestrian Centre) Finchley.

http://www.londonridingschool.com/

 

[poppypiesdad]

how about

http://www.thebarw.com/CattleDrive.aspx?gclid=CIXv_f_AwJgCFcyR3wodVBbMaA

or

http://nenewmexico.com/cowboy.php

or

http://www.southaustralia.com/uk/au...tm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Australia_Movie_UK

a bit far though

 

[GRAV888]

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