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 Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 4:31 pm
Well today my mom told me that she met someone. And that someone wanted me to ride there horse whenever I want. But the thing is, I would have to leave Cimmaron sad .
I want to ride this other horse (Bowen) because apparently hes big, and Cimmaron is only 14 HH. I'm not that tall, soo her only being 14 HH doesnt really matter although I WANT to ride a bigger horse.
If I leave Cimm, then I dont get my riding lessons. My mom doesnt really understand the horse world. She thinks you just sit on the horse and "go"! She doesnt understand that if I dont get my riding lessons then I cant really improve. Or at least I would think I'm improving when I could be getting Piano Hands or Duck Feet..
I tried talking to her and asking "Why can't I ride Cim and still ride Bowen" her answer "Because it would be cheaper" I get to ride Bowen for free, It wouldnt make a huge difference I would just be out of the house more. She doesn't think I can take lessons AND ride this horse.
I ALSO want to see Bowen,, I'm not even sure if he's english. But I REALLY want to ride him and see how it goes. His owner was telling my mom "Bowen is a big boy, but he's really good" How do I know if shes not just saying that to get someone to ride him?
Soo my options are:
~Stick with Cimmyzoo, and have tons more lessons with her
~Ride Bowen leave Cimmaron, my lessons, my amazing instructor. But for a bigger horse that might teach me more
I know everything I have said is pointing to Cimm, but thats just because I know NOTHING about Bowen. My mom has also said " We can talk to his owner and see if you can take lessons and ride him, but I would prefer if you stopped lessons" My lessons are $140 a month. I have seen lessons WAY more expensive. Each lesson we catch out horse, groom, learn stable management, and ride for like an hour and then some.
I havent heard anything about this person, so I also have no references.
I would LOVE to ride a bigger horse. But if he's western? The last time I rode western I failed. I tried holding the reins with one hand, I always found myself holding them with two.
I hope I can figure something out, any tips?
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:27 pm
Just from the information that you have, I'd stick with the lessons. It's not going to cost your parents any more for you to ride Bowen and get lessons, but I understand how non-horsey parents think.
Riding a bigger horse is really not a big deal. As your riding progresses, you'll get to ride lots of different horses of all sizes. But if you don't continue lessons, your riding won't progress as quickly, and, like you said, you'll develop bad habits. Also, a really good instructor is hard to find. If you've found one, stick with her. It sounds like the Bowen horse isn't doing anything or going anywhere, so maybe in a while, your parents will come around, and you'll be able to do both. If not, you haven't lost anything.
That price is not bad for lessons. I can't think of any reason why his owner would object to you taking lessons and riding him, so maybe your mom talking to her might help, but if it doesn't, I still think you should stick with the lessons. You're not going to learn as much on your own just playing around. You might learn about horsemanship and you'd gain experience by "doing stupid things with your horse" (my old trainer told me and a few of my friends that we needed to do more "stupid things" with our horses when we were about 13, otherwise we'd never become real horsemen by learning how to get out of stupid situations xd ), but your position and technical skills would not improve nearly as much, if at all.
NOTE: before I get flamed, I have no problem with people who do not take riding lessons. I don't take regular "lessons", but I do work with a very good trainer who has a lot more experience than I do, as well as occasionally giving lessons. If you want to seriously progress your riding skills, though, getting lessons with a good trainer is a must. Even Olympians take lessons.
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:42 pm
I agree. But I havent even talked to the owner, only my mom has.
But the weirdest part is...
When my mom was a kid she took riding lessons. And she used to ride a horse named Zeppa.
I would REALLY like to ride Bowen. But I don't understand why I cant take my lessons AND ride him. My mom doesnt understand that. She just thinks "You can only ride one horse at a time, you cant ride two" Even though, I ride my friends horse a lot. She doesnt understand that riding different horses is good experience for riders...
-sigh- This is turning into a rant for me haha.
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Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:06 am
OKay so I was looking through my local horse forum aannndd.
I found the owners account and I saw pictures of Bowen. He is a paint. And he is BIG! But hes in a western saddle... Im wondering if hes also english. Im PRAYING he is.
I want to ride him AND Cimmaron now..
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Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:42 pm
Have you asked her why you can't do both? It does seem kind of unreasonable. Try to ask her in a very professional way, not a complaining tone. You're more likely to get a good explanation from her if you come at it from an objective point of view.
Not being able to ride more than one horse is just silly I have... 6 I think that I ride on a regular basis right now. Will have more when I move in two weeks. But, then again, it's my job. xd
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Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:41 pm
I'm trying to talk to her, but everytime I say something its "Why don't you want to go camping this weekend!?!" Hahaa another argument going on.
I am going to try talking to her tomorrow, and maybe try driving up to the owners place and talk with her.
I dont understand my mom rolleyes
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Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:14 pm
Parents can be confusing. 3nodding I can't tell you how many times my dad and I had the argument of why I didn't want to trade in my horse for a dirt bike...
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Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:58 pm
Roflmao. A dirt bike. On the other hanndd, I finally beat my jumping record =] I finally jumped 3 feet .
My dad is always like "All you want to do is be with horses, thats not going to happen." Then ten minutes later my friend and I go to see her horse.
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:33 pm
Try explaining to your mother that you'll learn more riding different horses. That if you only ride the same horse all the time you get into a rut and can start developing bad habits because its a two way street: you learn from the horse and the horse from you.
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Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 5:47 pm
I JUST learned that we have to pay for the horses feet of I want to ride Bowen. I only have to pay for his fronts if I want to ride him in the ring. If I want to go on trail rides then I have to pay for all fours.
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Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:48 pm
ah, so there is a catch. I'm still voting to stay with your instructor. Your riding will continue to progress quicker and more correctly if you're riding with a qualified instructor.
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Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:30 am
well, if i were you i would stay with Cim. You can stick around with her and see if you learn new stuff, cause i'm pretty sure you will. Every Sunday when I have my course at the stable i learn new things. I ride western, so I know more of how to ride western then english. Ex. how to run the barrels property etc. How long have you been riding Cim? I've been riding Hankey for probably a full month now, but i've rode her before when i was in-experienced. But now that i've been riding her more often, we know each other like the back of our hands (or in her case hoof xD)
$140 is not alot. Trust me. My lessons cost $320 for 10 lessons. Yeah that's alot.
But i'm pretty sure in time you'll learn more if you stick with Cimmaron and if you have a good instructor, then you'll learn even more with time (:
hope this helps a little :D
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Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:37 am
I would def. stick with lessons. Its waaaay more worth it in the long run. I've been lessoning consistantly for the last 4 or 5 years, and i've improved drastically, and since i cut down lessoning (because of finances at first and now because there is freaking NOTHING to ride....gah. sorry. thats a rant for another day...) i've noticed a definite downturn in my riding. As long as your barn offers a horse you can continue to learn new things on, do it. ( in my case, my barn no longer really offers this, so thats where i would say take the new opportunity, because no more learning will occur in my situation... rolleyes ) but it sounds like you still have plenty more to learn and experience from your instructor.
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Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:21 pm
melly j o n a s--xx well, if i were you i would stay with Cim. You can stick around with her and see if you learn new stuff, cause i'm pretty sure you will. Every Sunday when I have my course at the stable i learn new things. I ride western, so I know more of how to ride western then english. Ex. how to run the barrels property etc. How long have you been riding Cim? I've been riding Hankey for probably a full month now, but i've rode her before when i was in-experienced. But now that i've been riding her more often, we know each other like the back of our hands (or in her case hoof xD)
$140 is not alot. Trust me. My lessons cost $320 for 10 lessons. Yeah that's alot.
But i'm pretty sure in time you'll learn more if you stick with Cimmaron and if you have a good instructor, then you'll learn even more with time (:
hope this helps a little :D I starting riding Cim in april because I was going in a show, And she was the only horse I could take, I only rode her ONCE before the show and we placed in all the classes! After that I fell in love with her. Im also probably going to lease Cim in September.
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Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:24 pm
I think she only wants me riding Bowen is because its going to be less expensive. My mom doesnt understand the importance of riding lessons. Yet she took riding lessons when she was my age..
IM going to stick with Cimmyzoo. But I still want to talk to Bownes owner about maybe just going out on a trail ride every once in a while? It will be good for me because it will help me with western riding..
My mom also thinks there isnt a difference between english and western...
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