horse back lessons

It sounds amazing… but my dad is really stressed with work and bills and money and other adult things. So not the best time. At all. I was just bored not going to school on campus and was jealous that my brothers got all the sports and instruments and other school activites, so I wanted to do some sort of activity too. But really my dad is already stressed with enough things… so how do I make them believe I’m just not interested in it anymore?

If things were really bad, they’d probably tell you. If they’re like most parents, they know that horseback riding lessons aren’t necessary for your survival, and they won’t pay for it if they can’t. The fact that they’re willing to do it–even though it may be tough right now–shows that they care about you and want you to do something you enjoy. Let them! Yes, talk to them and tell them that you understand if they can’t (essentially, give them an "out"), but show your appreciation for their willingness to do so.

Also, I agree with Julie–why not help pay for it? Either get a job and pay for it directly, or offer to help around the house more (babysitting your brothers if they’re young, chores/odd jobs, etc.) to relieve some of the burden on them. But it makes complete sense that you would want–and need–some sort of physical activity and outlet if you aren’t able to be involved in other activities (I assume you’re homeschooled?). If you want to be around horses but the lessons themselves are too expensive, see if you can just volunteer at a barn–maybe even in exchange for a lesson occasionally. You’ll be occupied rather than bored, you’ll enjoy the horses, and you’ll save your parents money.

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i really want to know about horse back riding lessons. in the summer (its fall/winter November right now) i am going to try a lesson and i am super excited! so I’m trying to figure out all the basics, before i go. and i am learning all the breeds (there’s like over 300 in the world) and i wrote them all down too. i’m studying because i want to be the best i can be. i’m only a teenager. so please help me, and give me some tips! well yea and i want a horse later on in life, for me and my kid ( i will have) and i have big goals for myself! puh-leezz HELP!!! convincing to do a whole yearly riding lessons, would be awesome too! i know it costs a lot of money, and all, and i just moved across the country and everything.. but still. my only other pet, is my kitten. (she’s adorable!) but yeaa i want a horse, and riding lessons.
i don’t have much of a backyard, but that could be arranged!
thx!

~Scarlett Evergreen

Hi,

I used to ride, too, and I wish I could do it now. I will take up riding again, when I have the time and $$$.

Do you want to learn English, or Western? I’ve tried both.

I much prefer Western style horseback riding. English is really elegant and I like to watch it, but I didn’t like the little tiny saddle, posting, etc. Western is much more fun, at least it was for me.

The best advice I can give, with my personal experience, is to be picky.

I’ve learned to be really selective when choosing a riding instructor. Shop around, ask questions, get recommendations. I had one who absolutely sucked… this person would take their kids to the stables with them and spend most of my lesson time yelling at her kids not to play with snakes, etc. I got almost no personal attention… and I was wasting my money, not to mention a safety issue.

I miss riding and look forward to doing it again… and I hope it works out for you to have lessons soon.

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My daughter is crazy about horses and she needs an extra ciricular activity. I’m looking for horse back riding lessons for kids in Johnson County at a resonable price.
I’m not sure where Johnson Road is Bunny Lover

there is one on johnson road past the grocery store

it is my stable .she can surely come and see if she wants to join

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Well sat my friend is going to give me lessons. And I have taken care of horses before so I think I will advance quickly. I was wondering what type of riding I should start off on? My friend says that I should start off on English to learn how to balance. And by the time summer comes do you think I should lease a horse over the summer? And what type of horse should I look at for a beginning rider?

English definitely takes much more agility, balance and "thinking." It looks very elegant and I took many lesssons but never was really coordinated enough. Western is much easier. I would DEFINITELY start was a Quarter Horse. They are the gentlest of breeds and many people have their small kids start out on them rather than even a pony. Stay away from Arabians, much too spirited. Other breeds like Morgans, Thoroughbreds, and Hunter-Jumper breeds are better for experienced riders. That’s another question, are you interested in getting a horse and possibly showing one day or more interested in just the fun of riding and maybe trail riding? If you are interested in just riding for fun, STICK WITH WESTERN! Good luck. I made the mistake of getting a very aggressive Arab for my first horse and it was a horror story. I am still fearful of all horses now. I got it ’cause it was preety and not ’cause it was the horse for me.

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Hi, I’m going to be thirteen soon and I will be starting horse back riding lessons. I love horses so much and we haven’t been able to afford lessons till now! My moms so lucky she got a job in this economy. Anyways do you think thirteen is too old to start horse back riding lessons? I’ve had lessons for eight months in western and it wasn’t a good facility at all. Plus I want to start english so its going to be completely different so too old??? or not?

Your never too old to learn. I’m fourteen & have only been riding for six monhs. =)

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I have always wanted to take lessons and I’m still trying to get my parents to let me. So, if you take lessons, how do you like it? Do you think it is worth my time and money? Any stories you want to share?

A while back, I did take lessons. And just to say, I loved it. Even though I didn’t get THAT far into it, I still learned a lot, but I took lessons in England, so I’m not sure how they are where you are. But it seems fun any way around it. I think I liked it also, because I am a HUGE animal lover, and I just liked to ride the horses. =DD

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ok my cuzin lives around whitehall.. not nessasarley in it though and she wants horse back ride-ing lessons .. so dose anyone know any good places out there that can give lessons .. and also where they shelter horses because after she get lessons her mom will but her a horse.. so if the sell horses at that place to that would be great. … but anyway. if you answere his questin plz give me the places ste and how much the coast for lessons.. thanks!

Go to google maps
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

search "whitehall PA stables"

Call around, look at reviews.

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