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Post by c2b on Aug 6, 2006 16:37:26 GMT -1
A few weeks ago I was asked by one of the other liveries if I wanted to do a pleasure ride that is setting off from one of the villages near by. Today I said yes!!!!!!! eeeeeeeeek this will be my first ever thing apart from hacking out that I have done with Zoe...with any horse. Tips on how to look like I am having fun when I am scared stupid would be good ;D. She is pretty bomb proof. We mostly ride off road. Today on one of the tracks she started to get a bit edgy when I turned round there was a FIRE ENGINE right up behind us......  . Most unexpected. |
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Post by SuzieP on Aug 6, 2006 17:21:45 GMT -1
You'll be fine. Try to smile lots, and if you can manage to laugh a bit too it helps with the relaxation. I always find that my hipflask of sloe gin is a big help on these occasions! LOL If you're going with sensible company you'll have a lovely time, I'm sure.
LOL at the fire engine - any horse would get edgy with that coming up behind them. What on earth were they doing on the tracks?
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Post by flintfootfilly on Aug 6, 2006 17:30:48 GMT -1
Have fun! I love pleasure rides. I'd recomment either a neckstrap or a hunting breastplate so that if things get a bit exciting you can stay calmly on board without having to hoik on the reins at all! Sloe gin sounds good too!
Sarah
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Post by loopylou on Aug 6, 2006 20:01:02 GMT -1
Rescue Remedy, LOL, just go and have fun, and say to yourself, you are here to enjoy yourself.
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Post by lisa on Aug 6, 2006 20:33:15 GMT -1
You'll have a great time, i'm sure you'll be fine.
Once you have got the first one out of the way you'll be wanting to do plenty more!!
Good Luck, let us know how you get on!!!
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Post by dalesponyrider on Aug 7, 2006 6:43:24 GMT -1
Sloe gin or similar certainly helps with the smiling and smiling helps with the nerves! Have a good time!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2006 10:21:52 GMT -1
You will be fine, I love pleasure rides, but I can still remember how nervous I was on my first one, but once we got going I had a great time, just try and relax and enjoy it, be warned though once you do one they can be addictive.
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Post by jay on Aug 7, 2006 10:24:45 GMT -1
You'll have a great time once you're there....just relax and have a good laugh!
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Post by AliandDolly on Aug 7, 2006 12:10:41 GMT -1
you will be absaloutly fine do what i do smile and think of the happy face you will have when you get back from the ride i try and do that all the time.
ali
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