Am I ready to share a horse?
Hello,
Since I probably won't be able to drive to my current riding stable anymore (because it's very far away), I'm considering finding a riding share that's closer so it's easier for me to get there. So I wanted to ask what you think, whether I'd be willing to share a horse, or whether you'd theoretically let me ride your horse.
I'm 15 years old. I've been riding for 6 years, but unfortunately only weekly for about 2.5. I have a basic command of the three basic gaits, both cross-country and on the arena. Although I have to say, my canter still has a lot of room for improvement, I would develop it further with a horse share (for example, if I were to take lessons with them). I only ride school horses, but in my opinion, they all have a mind of their own. In riding lessons, I regularly ride at the front. I only jump about 20-25 cm there, too, but only about 20-25 cm.
I would be very happy to receive an answer 🙂
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What’s important is that you can ride in such a way that you can move a horse healthy. This includes riding over the back, ensuring that the horse falls behind and not only so smoothly that you can ride forwards downwards and have as soft a hand as possible.
And that even school horses are individuals with their own character is normal as long as they were not completely blunted.
There are a wide range of requirements for riding participation. If you’re lucky, you’ll find someone who’s a person like you, if only the character is right. Some people have several horses, one of which is uncomplicated and brav. Such are sometimes simply happy to find someone to accompany you and just take you with you. This is rather rare – but you can look for it.
Or you’re looking for a care share with limited riding possibilities. Then you must be satisfied with occasional step – riders, for example on an older horse.
The “healthy” riding is often in any case utopia, because most people can’t do that even after many years (including many owners who can’t really do it themselves). So don’t let it upset you.
In the leisure area, you could probably get a riding share. Some are happy to get an accompaniment while riding out. Many people also have older horses. These young people are in demand. But in larger riding stalls with tuning horses you wouldn’t have a chance.
Hi.
I think it’s great that you’ve made the effort to describe your riding skills. Nevertheless, you can judge it better on site. Now I’d let you prepare on my horse because you’re no longer a starter, but then it’s also important to see if you fit the horse and, of course, whether the owner is satisfied, because some owners are simply looking for someone who moves the horse a little if he doesn’t have time, and others want someone who can ride right so that it doesn’t hurt the horse.
You have to see if you might find something suitable. Good luck!
LG
If you’re ready for a ride, the horse owner will decide. I think it’s very important for the horse.
Without seeing you riding, it’s hard to assess. For example, you write:
My horses are not schoolhorses and believe me that you both have their own head :).
I’d definitely try it at your place and maybe it’ll work.
Personally, it is important that the riding share is reliable, responsible and fair to the horses. The equestrian skills can be used. also work.