Time for a moan i think.....
i'm 16 years old. I've been riding since i was 5, and come from a horse-mad family. when I was at school (i've just finished) lots of my friends did not ride, and fail to see the attraction, and think it's a bit girlie. Last month, one of my friends asked if he could learn to ride (my parents have a riding school where i help out) and enjoyed it so much he's been back twice and has bought his own riding hat, but would rather have his eyes plucked out than be seen in riding gear. as i help out at the school and ride my own horse every day, i practically live in (pretty muddy and smelly) jodhpurs and boots, and don't understand the fuss. he admits that riding in jeans is uncomfortable, but would feel embarrassed wearing ridng clothes. Am i a freak?? , or are there more of us out there??