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Why in the world would you want to stop riding. It is the best exercise you can do for your body. It is very therapeutic. That is why you have many disabled riders riding. I am 58 started riding 10 years ago and have no plans of stopping unti…
I'm just getting back into riding at age 56 after many years of not riding. I have arthritis and chronic pain without riding and the first several weeks were really difficult. I did "dry land" exercises, tai chi has some of the best for core strengt…
well I'm going to start riding again and I'm 49... maybe just sit on your horse... and stretch and do stretches with him... and not make riding a big deal but just a bonding time... :) I think horses just like attention.... jmho.... I will ride when…
:) do you do yoga or pilates???? in addition to the physical therapy???
My friend's doctor told her to keep doing everything she had been doing to keep her body nimble - that the arthritis would get worse if she stopped. However, to answer the original question: When you no longer look forward to riding with anticipatio…
I would love to be able to purchase an Irish Draught Horse; alas, all my $$$ goes to the Thoroughbred in the photo! Maybe someday if my 56 yr old body holds up, I'll be able to find a sound one for free or for a small price....
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"....now approaching the flaming ring of death oxer..."
It's feeding time?!!! If I fly to the barn I'll beat everyone else to the grain! This lesson is O-V-E-R: OVER!!!
also.... my hips used to hurt a lot, and i seized up getting up after sitting. i was advised to use the chiropractor by my instructor, and my hips are so much better.
i remember reading in a nz horse mag about a lady showing in dressage at the ripe old age of 90!! that's my goal! 55 isn't too old! i'm 52, and finally have my homebred hanoverians to bring on, so i'm riding youngsters. lease or buy, just go looking…
Sometimes the increase in endorphins actually makes you feel physically better. I started riding at 53 and all of lap work tests improved and I lost weight with no other effort. I was just much happier and more active. BUT, if a person is in enough…
Right on, Barbara!
I'm in my 50's, and for the first time am working out separately from my riding and chores (with Heather Sansom, and she's terrific). I plan to keep riding too, and this is part of the plan, along with a careful diet and suppleme…
I agree with all the people who say "never give up". Make changes if you have to- get a smaller horse, lighter saddle- if you love to ride do whatever it takes to keep going.
I have had to make changes. I love hotter horses, jumpers, TBs and always…
Nothing like activity for arthritis.
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- I am a Professional Clinical Counselor with Registered Play Therapist certification working with Children; my equestrian pursuits are my break from the trauma I hear about daily; I ride lower level Dressage - 1st horse purchased 2 yrs ago at age 53; he is a 16 yr old Thoroughbred
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partnership and courage
Against all odds; I am creaky, 55 yrs old; do NOT want to give up my riding my horse - my life has changed dramatically since I purchased him 3 yrs ago; working in one state living in another...no time for anything; he's been sick - haven't ridden for 9 months; want to just give up and sell him but no one will buy him when he's sick; really don't want to sell him; today's economy doesn't help as far as selling him; don't want to think about that currently; it would be the last resort. I can just… Continue
Posted on July 11, 2009 at 8:06am —
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- At 1:09pm on July 4, 2009,
Barney Cummings said…
- Hey Margaret. Since you left the message for me I'm sure the abcess has processed and well past. My advice to my clients on this is to wait until you have 3 consecutive days of soundness until resumeing a regular work routine. Until then a little hand walking and turnout is fine. Sorry for the delayed response but had been away. Stay tuned to Hoof Talk. All the best, Barney
- At 8:57am on April 30, 2009,
Debbie Burrows said… - Welcome! Check out the groups section and join the over 40 riders. I am 54 and bought my big guy two years ago.
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Hi Jocelyn,
I too just started Dressage recently, and I have to say, with a good horse and instructor, Dressage is a blast! So good choice. :)
As others have said, we'd need to know what you're doing with your horse now, and past experience to give…
Thanks Karen....have a great day!!
The late medieval nobility turned dressage into a sport by giving public demonstrations of "horse ballets" to wow the commoners during public celebrations. They would do airs above the ground as well as movements on the ground. The late medieval kni…
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There are horses that do not think the little fences are worth worrying about.
Are you lungeing him over the jumps just in a cavesson, or are you using side reins too? Do you lunge over jumps with a saddle on? Do not use side reins (I am not saying…
Where did I state that medival dressage was humane and correct?
I have stipulated that the SRS under Podhajsky presented dressage more correctly.
I know who Kottas is and he is not a horseman!
Podhajsky was a horseman and even General Patton was a h…
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