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Comment by Laurie J Blake on February 23, 2010 at 1:22pm

Where's your barn, Sherry? In PA somewhere, I assume ...

Comment by Sherry Cassetori on February 23, 2010 at 1:18pm

Yes, the barn I ride at has only a few younger students we are all around 35 to as old as 70. Our instructor is 50. I am 55 I have only been riding 4 years, I know own My own horse. My instructor really likes the fact that we are older, we enjoy each others company and have a lot in common. You have heard the saying I love this Bar well I Love this BARN

Comment by Laurie J Blake on February 23, 2010 at 1:13pm

Well, Shirley, if you can ride with a broken ankle, better not let my bum knee slow me down, right? Have any of you looked for and found lessons and/or facilities which cater more to the needs of older/adult riders than active, competitive young folk?

Comment by Shirley on February 23, 2010 at 12:43pm

HI Laurie, I just turned 59 and started riding 6 years ago. I spend time most every day at the barn with my guy. He turned 3 just after I met him and started riding him. I even rode him while my lower leg was in a cast from a broken ankle. What sort of things are you looking for? I had a horse for two years when I was in high-school but it was never a good situation as my mare totally ran the show and I had no help to figure it all out. She was perfect for the lady that bought her from me which made it easier to part with a dream. My husband encouraged me over the years to get another horse but I just didn't think it was to be even though I still had a very strong passion for them. Then I met a young friend with a horse. She bought a second horse and invited me to come and meet them. The new horse and I had a connection from day one. He'd come running from a long distance in the pasture when I'd call him and it was very cool. After he knew he had me hooked he quit coming so easily but I know now there could have been many reasons for that. I felt like a kid again...lots of giggling at my clumsiness as I had to get back into some sort of condition. Things went fine for about a month with me riding him and then the cooler weather came in and he got friskier. I ended up taking a nasty spill from a total stand still. We'd just gotten back from a very energetic ride and I was whipped and about to dismount. He decided to bolt and did a 180 with me being thrown to the outside and off. This was on a round haflinger and the saddle just slid down his side as I came off. I remember rolling to avoid his feet and then jumping up running with a limp and pain in my hip cause I was more concerned about him being loose and running around the barnyard and toward the barn with his saddle under his tummy. So that was my new beginning with horses. I decided I'd better get some lessons before I really got hurt. The following years have been wonderful and challenging and satisfying with many stories and memories.
What sort of things are you curious about?

Comment by Laurie J Blake on February 23, 2010 at 10:28am

I'm in my early 50s and haven't been on a horse since July for a couple of reasons, one being very bad arthritis in my left knee. However, even saying that, riding is still in my future. I have had many 70+, even 80+ rider friends still in the saddle!
Can we talk "off-list" about my initial request? I think (?) you can message me from my profile ...

Comment by Linda White on February 23, 2010 at 10:22am

I'm 63, Laurie, and riding as much as I can, recognizing the end of the trail is in sight. At the same time, though, I have a 76 yr old female friend and another who may be slightly older and both of them ride regularly - the latter one still doing endurance! Never give up!

Comment by Laurie J Blake on February 23, 2010 at 10:19am

HI Folks -- a few months ago there was some activity about older equestrians. I don't mean us young folk, but those in the 60++ (still young, but older) group who have either just started riding, come back to it, or are still actively riding after many, many years. I'm doing a bit of writing on this topic and would love to hear some stories.

Comment by Jennifer Lamm on February 22, 2010 at 6:21pm

I'm just working on my relationships with Toby and Oliver... and I let the next thing come as it may... I realize when working with my horses that when we move on to something new we get unstuck on something old... I just want to play, enjoy the outdoors and see if I can get them both even happier to work with me than they are now..... other than that, I have no expectations....

Comment by Jan Jollymour on February 17, 2010 at 10:46pm

I don't know, Jackie - sometimes I feel like a hamster on a wheel. or maybe more like the Red Queen??

Comment by Jackie Cochran on February 17, 2010 at 4:53pm

Hi Jan, I wish I had your energy. May everything go enjoyably.

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