Posted by Katie Nobody is ever too old to learn about horses - it's just a matter of wanting to expand your interests. There are thousands of books about horses which have basic information for you to get started. For now, and not knowing your experience level with horses, I'd suggest staying away from magazines. These are generally sport-specific and can get confusing at times if you're not experienced in the sport, or horses, already. Try an online search at Amazon (www.google.com will get you there), or visit your local bookstore. You can also search local yellow pages online, or in your phone book, to find riding stables close by. In order to compete in a horse show, you must first have solid riding skills, even for the lowest levels. A riding instructor, or coach, can help. I suggest learning to ride with an instructor as experimenting without one can lead to bad habits that are hard to break, and even dangerous. Call around to various stables to find out what lesson programs are within your budget and time frame. Coaches can be either certified by a local equestrian organization or uncertified. Either is generally fine to begin with as long as the horses are safe, healthy and suitable to teaching beginners, and the equipment is in sound condition. Katie
on 8/7/2006, 1:23 pm, in reply to "Riding"
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Hi Ashlee,
Good luck and let us know how it goes!
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