Hello all! (Sorry its a bit long)
Just lookin for some opinions really. Usual story really, U used to have riding lessons when u were a kid and spent every spare minute helping out at the stables. Those teenage hormones came along and tried to convince u that boys are more fun than horses. Before you know it, its been years since you rode and you feel like you've forgotten it all.
This happened to me until i decided to go to a trekking centre on holiday... just for old times sake. The minute i slipped my hat and boots on i was hooked again! The sights and sounds of the busy yard... even the smell!!! By the time i had mounted i had begun to giggle and grin like an idiot. It felt so natural... like coming home and i couldnt understand how i ever gave it up.
A warm up in the school later and it was all flooding back. My two hour trek flew by and i was aching for more!
Since then i am well and truly addicted to all things horsey again, and have spent hours on different websites and bought a few books to refresh my memory. I have just booked another weekend break (an excuse to get back in the saddle!) and can't wait.
I'm in a much better position now to take up riding again but have one niggling worry... my weight. I'm a size 18 and weigh 15 stone. I am reasonably fit but my large frame makes me anxious about riding. The more exercise i do to lose weight, the more i 'bulk up' with muscle so its becoming increasingly frustrating putting riding on hold til i lose weight. Should i continue trying to lose weight or just go for it?
You all seem really genuine so i'd appreciate your feedback!
Just lookin for some opinions really. Usual story really, U used to have riding lessons when u were a kid and spent every spare minute helping out at the stables. Those teenage hormones came along and tried to convince u that boys are more fun than horses. Before you know it, its been years since you rode and you feel like you've forgotten it all.
This happened to me until i decided to go to a trekking centre on holiday... just for old times sake. The minute i slipped my hat and boots on i was hooked again! The sights and sounds of the busy yard... even the smell!!! By the time i had mounted i had begun to giggle and grin like an idiot. It felt so natural... like coming home and i couldnt understand how i ever gave it up.
A warm up in the school later and it was all flooding back. My two hour trek flew by and i was aching for more!
Since then i am well and truly addicted to all things horsey again, and have spent hours on different websites and bought a few books to refresh my memory. I have just booked another weekend break (an excuse to get back in the saddle!) and can't wait.
I'm in a much better position now to take up riding again but have one niggling worry... my weight. I'm a size 18 and weigh 15 stone. I am reasonably fit but my large frame makes me anxious about riding. The more exercise i do to lose weight, the more i 'bulk up' with muscle so its becoming increasingly frustrating putting riding on hold til i lose weight. Should i continue trying to lose weight or just go for it?
You all seem really genuine so i'd appreciate your feedback!