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Post by SuzieP on Aug 26, 2014 20:21:35 GMT -1
Maggie! Did you come to Escrick for the carriage driving?
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Post by scatterbrain on Aug 28, 2014 7:49:29 GMT -1
Endurance tights are the bizz - have a look at Performance Equestrian online, they have a good selection. We do RDA-Endurance here in Scotland ad it is well attended at all levels. Good luck! Hi Jane, Sorry for the delay replying. My kindle died on me so I have been without internet access as OH has been working from home so needed to use the main computer. I already have some of the endurance tights, a pair of Irideon and a pair of takooha, but they are the summer weight ones which I bought as I get very hot riding and don't have seat padding. They ARE great aren't they? Do you have any of the ones with seat padding in and is the padding very bulky? I've heard then described as being like a nappy!  Where in Scotland are you? Do your groups allow visiting riders from other areas to ride as "guests" to try endurance if their local groups don't offer it? that could be an option for next year as my in-laws live in Scotland (Largs) although they are quite ill just now, OH is from Scotland though as has friends there so maybe could stay with them or book in a nice hotel. |
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Post by dalesnfellfan on Aug 28, 2014 12:50:47 GMT -1
If you join your local EGB branch you can do a ride with any EGB branch at members rates and EGB does a 'try before you buy' scheme. When you get your own pony why not try some pleasure rides first, they are great fun, and then progress to vetted/graded rides if you want to.
I think most groups will find you an experienced partner for your first few rides if you are on your own, ours certainly do, and this is an ideal way for a disabled rider to start.
Our local group had a quite severely disabled rider until she sadly died a few years ago and provided her with a buddy when needed, she wore a special bib alerting other riders so as to take extra care when passing.
Endurance at any level is a wonderful sport allowing you to ride in lovely countryside, often in places not normally accessible, and creates a super bond between horse and rider, give it a go if you get the chance, I'm sure you'll love it.
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Post by harveydales on Aug 29, 2014 5:01:06 GMT -1
I bought a pair of Performance Equestrians own version this summer. They have the padded seat and knees and are amazing! The padding is not bulky at all but you do know it is there - just the right thickness. They are the summer weight ones but I saw they do winter weight ones too. I may have to invest in a pair!
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Post by scatterbrain on Aug 30, 2014 19:32:45 GMT -1
I bought a pair of Performance Equestrians own version this summer. They have the padded seat and knees and are amazing! The padding is not bulky at all but you do know it is there - just the right thickness. They are the summer weight ones but I saw they do winter weight ones too. I may have to invest in a pair! Sound ideal! Better start saving! |
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Post by scatterbrain on Aug 30, 2014 19:40:56 GMT -1
If you join your local EGB branch you can do a ride with any EGB branch at members rates and EGB does a 'try before you buy' scheme. When you get your own pony why not try some pleasure rides first, they are great fun, and then progress to vetted/graded rides if you want to. I think most groups will find you an experienced partner for your first few rides if you are on your own, ours certainly do, and this is an ideal way for a disabled rider to start. Our local group had a quite severely disabled rider until she sadly died a few years ago and provided her with a buddy when needed, she wore a special bib alerting other riders so as to take extra care when passing. Endurance at any level is a wonderful sport allowing you to ride in lovely countryside, often in places not normally accessible, and creates a super bond between horse and rider, give it a go if you get the chance, I'm sure you'll love it. How do you go about it if you don't have your own horse though? that's why I was wondering about riding as a guest with a different RDA group that does endurance. It sounds lovely--and I already have a special printed " Caution Disabled" hi-viz tabard so I HAVE to do it now! I do really want to do it and there is a West Yorks endurance group but I just don't have a horse.  Might be a while yet before I can get one as I have a major hospital stay coming up in Nov. and the results of that will help determine if I am going to be up to looking after a horse longer term. |
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Post by dalesnfellfan on Aug 31, 2014 11:36:45 GMT -1
It's a shame you are so far from me, if you were in Suffolk I have a lovely bomb proof Fell gelding who is semi retired who you would be very welcome to take on a few short PRs when he is sound enough (usually when the ground is soft). He loves it and really looks after his rider.
I don't know anything about RDA groups who have horses to do endurance I'm afraid.
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Post by scatterbrain on Sept 2, 2014 14:51:50 GMT -1
It's a shame you are so far from me, if you were in Suffolk I have a lovely bomb proof Fell gelding who is semi retired who you would be very welcome to take on a few short PRs when he is sound enough (usually when the ground is soft). He loves it and really looks after his rider. I don't know anything about RDA groups who have horses to do endurance I'm afraid. Oh, he sounds lovely! I did my riding and road safety certificate on a Fell gelding called Duke in the middle of a council estate in Huddersfield. On one occasion we got stones thrown at us by some of the local kids  he took it all in his stride though! |
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Post by Debbie on Sept 26, 2014 14:17:23 GMT -1
Pftt, he took it in stride better than I do. Kids throwing rocks? What horrible children  their mums ought to be ashamed! |
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Might be a while yet before I can get one as I have a major hospital stay coming up in Nov. and the results of that will help determine if I am going to be up to looking after a horse longer term.
he took it all in his stride though!
their mums ought to be ashamed!