I rode at a small place which offered riding lessons, beach and woodland hacks, pony parties, Shetland shuffles and an established loan programme. I was due to start loaning when Covid hit and the yard closed. Since then the owner has remodelled her future plans and re-opened purely a pony loaning yard. Each rider has a 4 hour morning or afternoon slot.
Meet Olly. He's small, wide, and very Thelwell. Post lockdown he is even wider than he should be. I'm 61 in a few week's time, and he's basically the school's beginner follow my leader pony! He's safe and non spooky, but cheeky. In the school you have to ride him forward and with positivity. Out hacking he will plod until canter when he gets giddy and you have to dial it down and keep him calm. It's a challenge for a rusty old bird like me, but he is very lovable!
First session I groomed. tacked up and went straight out on a little hack with my loaning bubble. (Me, a pre-teen, older teen and their 2 Mums on foot. Very relaxing start to loaning, with the bonus of actual pics courtesy of parents with phones!)
Meet Olly. He's small, wide, and very Thelwell. Post lockdown he is even wider than he should be. I'm 61 in a few week's time, and he's basically the school's beginner follow my leader pony! He's safe and non spooky, but cheeky. In the school you have to ride him forward and with positivity. Out hacking he will plod until canter when he gets giddy and you have to dial it down and keep him calm. It's a challenge for a rusty old bird like me, but he is very lovable!
First session I groomed. tacked up and went straight out on a little hack with my loaning bubble. (Me, a pre-teen, older teen and their 2 Mums on foot. Very relaxing start to loaning, with the bonus of actual pics courtesy of parents with phones!)