Older - Barnmice Equestrian Social Community2024-03-29T15:50:41Zhttp://www.barnmice.com/forum/topics/older-1?groupUrl=ridersover60&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWell here I am after a long t…tag:www.barnmice.com,2014-04-26:1773158:Comment:7413762014-04-26T18:43:38.637ZEileenhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/Eileen
<p>Well here I am after a long time away. Not away from the horses but away from here. It has been a struggle with laptops, service providers, not easy to get a SP who will service everywhere that I go. so now that it is so popular I just sit at he coffee shop parking lot, or Home Depot or where ever I can get free wifi...works for me. I turned 70 last Nov and here I am still trying to deal with the age thing and continue to fool everyone into thinking that I am only 50 lol I do…</p>
<p>Well here I am after a long time away. Not away from the horses but away from here. It has been a struggle with laptops, service providers, not easy to get a SP who will service everywhere that I go. so now that it is so popular I just sit at he coffee shop parking lot, or Home Depot or where ever I can get free wifi...works for me. I turned 70 last Nov and here I am still trying to deal with the age thing and continue to fool everyone into thinking that I am only 50 lol I do spend every winter in Fl but am lucky enough to find horses to ride down there when I find the time. I am now home, and my horses have not seen a saddle since I left in Nov. That should change once someone turns up the heat and stops the wind machine. I have become a weather wimp since spending the winters south,. I do have some camping and riding plans for this riding season, and that is encouraging right there. </p> I want to be one of those lad…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-06-13:1773158:Comment:4329322011-06-13T19:14:03.906ZSue VInyardhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/SueVInyard
I want to be one of those lady who people will look at and say "I can't believe she is still riding at her age". I am about to turn 66 in August and plan to ride for many more years. My mare just turned 13 in May and I am hoping she and I will be together and riding for at least 15 more years. I hope to ride her as long as she is able. I have had her for over 6 years. I was lucky to get back into horses after not having them for many years. It has been great. I am lucky to be in good health, I…
I want to be one of those lady who people will look at and say "I can't believe she is still riding at her age". I am about to turn 66 in August and plan to ride for many more years. My mare just turned 13 in May and I am hoping she and I will be together and riding for at least 15 more years. I hope to ride her as long as she is able. I have had her for over 6 years. I was lucky to get back into horses after not having them for many years. It has been great. I am lucky to be in good health, I still work to pay for all of my horse needs and will be working for a few more years. But it is so worth it, to get to keep and ride her. I have my own truck and horse trailer and we go on lots of trail rides around my state and next Monday I am leaving for a week of trail riding in Kentucky. I'm new to this group but lov…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-06-07:1773158:Comment:4265582011-06-07T00:02:33.854Zleanne hallhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/leannehall
I'm new to this group but love the spirit I see reflected in the posts. Personally at 61 I feel that riding is keeping me young. As many of us do I have arthritis (especially in my knees) but I swear that when I'm riding it doesn't bother me at all. I feel about 20 years younger when I'm on my horse's back and feeling the powerful movement of her body. Plus the focus riding takes gets me out of my head and thinking about those aches and pains. I have a new granddaughter and hope that she will…
I'm new to this group but love the spirit I see reflected in the posts. Personally at 61 I feel that riding is keeping me young. As many of us do I have arthritis (especially in my knees) but I swear that when I'm riding it doesn't bother me at all. I feel about 20 years younger when I'm on my horse's back and feeling the powerful movement of her body. Plus the focus riding takes gets me out of my head and thinking about those aches and pains. I have a new granddaughter and hope that she will be interested in horses so I can share my passion with her as she gets older, and that also should help keep those years at bay. ;-) I have the same question and…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-05-31:1773158:Comment:4202032011-05-31T17:06:17.434ZGail Morsehttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/GailMorse
I have the same question and still have no idea how!
I have the same question and still have no idea how! Perhaps you need to join the…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-05-31:1773158:Comment:4201072011-05-31T17:05:37.490ZGail Morsehttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/GailMorse
Perhaps you need to join the over 60's group. It is still trucking along and current.
Perhaps you need to join the over 60's group. It is still trucking along and current. Looks like this posting has n…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-05-31:1773158:Comment:4199082011-05-31T17:03:50.807ZGail Morsehttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/GailMorse
Looks like this posting has not continued for a long time. 2009?
Looks like this posting has not continued for a long time. 2009? How great is that Dianne. THa…tag:www.barnmice.com,2010-12-06:1773158:Comment:3102542010-12-06T18:58:16.925ZShipley Allinsonhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/ShipleyAllinson
How great is that Dianne. THank you for responding.I dream of having my horse on my property as soon as I retire from full time ministry. I know what you mean about the money/time thing--always making balance. I feel like I am always rushing to get my ride in and I think horses like you to go a lot slower. I would like to do more "natural horsemanship" but it takes " time" --my affirmation--there is more than enought time. Where are you located? Peace, Shipley
How great is that Dianne. THank you for responding.I dream of having my horse on my property as soon as I retire from full time ministry. I know what you mean about the money/time thing--always making balance. I feel like I am always rushing to get my ride in and I think horses like you to go a lot slower. I would like to do more "natural horsemanship" but it takes " time" --my affirmation--there is more than enought time. Where are you located? Peace, Shipley Hi All,
I just started riding…tag:www.barnmice.com,2010-12-06:1773158:Comment:3102032010-12-06T17:03:14.061ZDianne MacDonaldhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/DianneMacDonald
Hi All,<br />
I just started riding in my early 50's, but got hooked immediately! Always wanted to - but with time , no money and then with money-no time! Now I've acquired 5 horses/ponies and can't imagine life without them. Actually only have 3 at the stable, the others are free leased to a friend.<br />
Its hard to learn when the old bod is not as flexible, but love and enthusiasm balance it out!!!<br />
<br />
Dianne
Hi All,<br />
I just started riding in my early 50's, but got hooked immediately! Always wanted to - but with time , no money and then with money-no time! Now I've acquired 5 horses/ponies and can't imagine life without them. Actually only have 3 at the stable, the others are free leased to a friend.<br />
Its hard to learn when the old bod is not as flexible, but love and enthusiasm balance it out!!!<br />
<br />
Dianne This may or may not have to d…tag:www.barnmice.com,2010-12-01:1773158:Comment:3089762010-12-01T03:52:03.450ZShipley Allinsonhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/ShipleyAllinson
This may or may not have to do with being older--but would someone please tell me how to upload a photo for my profile page--thank you, Shipley Allinson
This may or may not have to do with being older--but would someone please tell me how to upload a photo for my profile page--thank you, Shipley Allinson Hi all--I live in Northern Ma…tag:www.barnmice.com,2010-11-27:1773158:Comment:3076872010-11-27T02:22:28.324ZShipley Allinsonhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/ShipleyAllinson
Hi all--I live in Northern Massachusetts and I started riding again at 50 ( after 37 years away from it). I am now 62 and just got to Beginner Novice in Eventing. That is as far as I intentd to go but we would like to do it well. So great to hear from other "older" riders. Truth is, age doesn't mean much--it's the spirit that counts. So let's go for it! Blessings to you all, Shipley
Hi all--I live in Northern Massachusetts and I started riding again at 50 ( after 37 years away from it). I am now 62 and just got to Beginner Novice in Eventing. That is as far as I intentd to go but we would like to do it well. So great to hear from other "older" riders. Truth is, age doesn't mean much--it's the spirit that counts. So let's go for it! Blessings to you all, Shipley