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Post by troublesbrewin on Apr 2, 2006 8:59:32 GMT 1
Hi, I have just joined the site, my names Belinda, looking forward to finding my way round, you all seem really friendly and supportive which is lovely ;D
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Post by jen1 on Apr 2, 2006 22:57:35 GMT 1
welcome, strage name on your sig???
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Post by j on Apr 3, 2006 10:55:30 GMT 1
welcome belinda!!!
yes it is a strange name to use alright!!
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Post by Louise C on Apr 3, 2006 21:44:45 GMT 1
Hello Belinda!
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Post by lizn on Apr 7, 2006 13:57:46 GMT 1
Hi Horsey People
My name is Liz and I have returned to riding and horse owning very recently. I have just bought a lovely natured 5 year old 15.1 chestnut tbx gelding. His passport calls him Sean, but as he is in Wales now, we call him Sioni (Shoni) which is Welsh for Johnny, and hope that the sound is close enough to his last name for him to respond well to it. He is sensible and affectionate, bomb proof in traffic (so far) but bucks when I first get on so I'll get his saddle checked out as soon as I am out of the leg plaster! (Thanks to Louise C for her good advice on saddle fitting)
In the thousand years since I last rode regularly things have changed dramatically - the numbers of horse owners and riders, and particularly the wonderfully sensitive and sensible practice of IH. I was also surprised and pleased to see that weight and leg aids are now a normal part of riding technique and not just the preserve of fancy dressage riding.
The internet itself and discussion groups like this one mean that experiences and concerns can be shared and answers suggested to problems which can seem overwhelming to new or inexperienced riders.
One thing which isn't so good, is the amount of traffic on the roads and in some areas (mine sadly) the lack of off road riding. I learned to ride on a stroppy Welsh pony in the Welsh mountains and will never forget the feeling of freedom and excitement of setting off for a day's unrestricted riding on my unpredictable but surefooted little friend.
I'm enjoying this list and reading mails from all you enthusiastic and knowledgeable folk out there. Good luck to you and your lovely horses. I'll post one of Sioni when I can work out how to load it without crashing the site.
Liz
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Post by Louise C on Apr 7, 2006 14:10:03 GMT 1
Sure the name change will be fine - it's not much difference:-) Depending on where you are in Wales you might have Adam and Nicole from Cirencester, Glos near you - they are excellant Recommended Associates, and well worth going to on a course if you can. There details and those of other RA's are under Horse Help at the top of the page:-)
My daughter will hopefully be coming to north Wales in Sept to go to Bangor Uni - she wants to do Marine Biology/Zoology!
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Post by lizn on Apr 7, 2006 14:15:49 GMT 1
Hi Horsey People
My name is Liz and I have returned to riding and horse owning very recently. I have just bought a lovely natured 5 year old 15.1 chestnut tbx gelding. His passport calls him Sean, but as he is in Wales now, we call him Sioni (Shoni) which is Welsh for Johnny, and hope that the sound is close enough to his last name for him to respond well to it. He is sensible and affectionate, bomb proof in traffic (so far) but bucks when I first get on so I'll get his saddle checked out as soon as I am out of the leg plaster! (Thanks to Louise C for her good advice on saddle fitting)
In the thousand years since I last rode regularly things have changed dramatically - the numbers of horse owners and riders, and particularly the wonderfully sensitive and sensible practice of IH. I was also surprised and pleased to see that weight and leg aids are now a normal part of riding technique and not just the preserve of fancy dressage riding.
The internet itself and discussion groups like this one mean that experiences and concerns can be shared and answers suggested to problems which can seem overwhelming to new or inexperienced riders.
One thing which isn't so good, is the amount of traffic on the roads and in some areas (mine sadly) the lack of off road riding. I learned to ride on a stroppy Welsh pony in the Welsh mountains and will never forget the feeling of freedom and excitement of setting off for a day's unrestricted riding on my unpredictable but surefooted little friend.
I'm enjoying this list and reading mails from all you enthusiastic and knowledgeable folk out there. Good luck to you and your lovely horses. I'll post one of Sioni when I can work out how to load it without crashing the site.
Liz
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Post by lizn on Apr 7, 2006 14:17:01 GMT 1
Apologies for double posting - I'll get the hang of this soon!
Liz
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Post by lizn on Apr 7, 2006 14:41:22 GMT 1
Louise
I'm in South Wales - west of Cardiff. Your daughter should enjoy the Marine Biology course - from what I hear they get to go out on field/ocean trips quite often. Lovely countryside and of course right in the middle of Welsh horse and pony country. Do you ever get to the Royal Welsh Show? Wednesday is Cob & Pony day and you see some superb animals shown at their best, as well as a friendly day out.
Liz
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Post by Louise C on Apr 7, 2006 14:53:53 GMT 1
Not far from Adam and Nicole then - I have been there on a few courses and they are wonderful people - it was them that sorted out my saddle problems, spent 5 wonderful days with them.
Steph really rates Bangor - we spent the day there 2 Saturdays ago looking round the place - long old haul from Milton Keynes though - North Bucks!
I work at a Welsh Pony Stud - she breeds A's, so usually stay at home to look after the others while she shows, but someone else is pushing me to visit - so may just come with my boss and sleep in the trailer with her for a few nights. Too old for this really though!
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Post by lizn on Apr 7, 2006 15:13:05 GMT 1
My first pony was a non registered Section A type straight off the mountain - cheeky, pretty, very intelligent and not a novice ride. I loved him to bits and he really taught me to ride, mostly because the alternative was falling off - frequently.
The Royal Welsh is must! But I agree, sleeping in a trailer is just not on any longer. How about getting B & B in the town - walking distance of the show ground, but essential to book now.
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Post by Louise C on Apr 7, 2006 18:20:00 GMT 1
If I come I will kip on Sals trailer, can't book now as I don't know what's going on - and we will have just come back from regular hols in Lanzarote! So will be broke:-( What's new to that then!!
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