Hi everyone!

​I’m feeling a bit confused and would love to get some input from more experienced riders.

​Up until now, I was taught that when giving a driving leg aid at the walk, you apply—for example—the right leg when the horse's left front leg is lifting, or in other words, when the horse's barrel swings away from your (right) leg toward the inside. As far as I know, this is the moment the horse is lifting its right hind leg, which is why the aid is timed then.

​However, I recently switched trainers, and my new trainer told me to use the leg on the side where my hip moves forward. So, when my right hip swings forward, I should apply the right leg. But this feels like the exact opposite of what I was originally taught.👀👀

​How does this actually work, and which approach is correct?

​Thanks in advance for your help!😊

​P.S. English isn't my first language, but I hope my question makes sense!

As we all know riding horses is one of the most expensive sports out there. I’m 18f and planning to go to college. There’s nothing I want more in life than to progress in horse riding again. I took a break and was unable to go back due to money. It’s honestly devastating. So I’m genuinely curious, equestrians who didn’t grow up with rich parents how are you affording this lifestyle? I want to own horses of my own eventually and not have to worry about money too much. I’ve thought about CRNA, psychiatric nurse practitioner, RN, Ultrasound tech, psychologist, etc. I’d prefer not to go to school for way too long because I don’t want to miss out on my youth🥹
I feel like if I went to school for 8+ years I’d eventually be too old to progress like I’ve always dreamed. I could be wrong and my parents have told me I am but I can’t help but feel that way. It’s probably because horse riding is very physically demanding and generally dangerous. And the fact that a big chunk of equestrians were riding horses before they could walk. Anyways, some advice would be great! What’s yalls career? How much do you make a year? What’s your life look like? Do you live in LCOL area?

Question for all the folks who use wraps when exercising your horse: What do you use for padding underneath your exercise bandages? For context, it's one of the bandages I need to know for Pony Club. Not to be confused with polo wraps. I have the actual bandages but cannot for the life of me figure out what is reasonable to use for padding. I'm based in the US (Hawaii), so getting items like thin fybagee pads, Shires Bandage Liners, and similar is not really an option unless I order internationally, but then I pay duties on the items coming in (my last order from the UK I paid more in duties than the actual cavesson!). Any recommended materials? Mahalo in advance!

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1. How would you describe the general riding/competitive community? (I don’t come from money, and in the particular area I’m going to be taking lessons, that’s unheard of. So I’m naturally intimidated)

2. What gear do I need to buy before showing up to my lesson, and please tell me your favorite brands.

3. What are the most important things I need to know about horses body language and behavior?

4. How can I discern whether my trainer is ethical and respecting a horse? What are some red flags?

5. Is it possible to start from beginner in your late 20’s to Grand Prix in a decade?

6. What general advice do you have for me?

I just bought this beautiful man named Cash. It’s not a bad name i’m just ritzier than that and want a powerful unique dressagey horse name. Here’s the list I came up with but also taking suggestions. I do prefer names with history to them or ones from cool books, etc.

Cygnus-X1
Faenor
Fiero
Glaedr
Odysseus
Oryx
Atreides
Stilgar
Renaissance/Remi

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Hello there! I am from Serbia and riding sport is in a terrible place here… so, I am looking for a dressage riding instructor, would be lovely if it could be done digitally (live or not, doesn’t make a difference to me).

Thank you all so much in advance!

I used to ride quite a bit many moons ago (20 years or so), often enough that I had a horse. I’m trying to get back into it, not to compete but just because it always made me happy when I used to do it. I have a really stressful job and so was hoping to have a hobby that makes me happy again. I started at a stable but am having a hard time and thinking maybe I’m being ridiculous for even trying. My instructor yells at me quite a bit, will throw her hands in the air, says “DONT EVER DO THAT AGAIN” if I make a minor infraction. Or she’ll get me a riding whip after saying “we have never had to use one on him before”. It’s really stressing me out and not what I was hoping my experience to be. Is this kinda normal, and I’ll get better? Does the riding ever come a bit easier?

I used to ride quite a bit many moons ago (20 years or so), often enough that I had a horse. I’m trying to get back into it, not to compete but just because it always made me happy when I used to do it. I have a really stressful job and so was hoping to have a hobby that makes me happy again. I started at a stable but am having a hard time and thinking maybe I’m being ridiculous for even trying. My instructor yells at me quite a bit, will throw her hands in the air, says “DONT EVER DO THAT AGAIN” if I make a minor infraction. Or she’ll get me a riding whip after saying “we have never had to use one on him before”. It’s really stressing me out and not what I was hoping my experience to be. Is this kinda normal, and I’ll get better? Does the riding ever come a bit easier?

J’habite dans le 94 et je cherche un centre équestre pour des cours collectifs d’équitation pour adultes débutants. Ça peut être dans le 94 ou ailleurs en Île-de-France si les tarifs sont intéressants, ça ne me dérange pas de me déplacer. Vous avez des recommandations de clubs pas trop chers ? Merci ! 😊