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| abcoboy |
Posted - 20 Nov 2009 : 07:41:44 AM
Hi everyone
Just looking for a bit of advice ...
Just got a 4x4 which means travel time for me and Sophia Monkey  not really been able to get out with her before now and wouldnt mind trying endurance but this is something I dont have a clue about!
So a few questions
a) What training would I need for my first novice ride
b) do you have to join a club or can you 'pay per go'?
c) do I need any new bits and bobs or can you just use normal tack?
Sorry for the stupid questions ...  |
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| cowperthwaite |
Posted - 21 Nov 2009 : 10:39:14 PM
Hello & welcome to endurance.
I am located in the North West, Lancashire, between lancaster & Preston. Where are you?
I'm happy to give any advice and if you want to could plan meet up on a training session. We do lots of training on beach. Have two advanced endurance horses, one just made it to advanced and the other, Zorro will just be doing shorter distances to accompany the novice in 2010.
As for special tack, not really needed. Mine have GP saddles & leather bridles in training & Zilco in competition.
Lancs egb website not really updated much
always happy to help, drop me an email if interested
Linda
lindacowperthwaite@tiscali.co.uk
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| Pauline |
Posted - 20 Nov 2009 : 1:41:44 PM
This is your local group
http://www.lancs-egb.org.uk/
Pauline |
| abcoboy |
Posted - 20 Nov 2009 : 12:58:15 PM
Thanks for both of your replies!!! Will def get some training in before the torrential rain starts
I live in Grasscroft, Saddleworth Pauline. |
| Pauline |
Posted - 20 Nov 2009 : 11:50:22 AM
Your local group will be very helpful to you.
Where do you live and I will find out which is your local group.
Pauline
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| Callisto |
Posted - 20 Nov 2009 : 10:03:27 AM
hello and welcome!
Your questions are not stupid at all
a) Your horse should be fine on its first pleasure ride if you hack out for at least an hour or so 4 or 5 times a week at a reasonable pace - eg brisk walk and steady trot.
b) Yes you can enter as a non member - it just costs a bit more
c) As long as your tack is clean and fits you and your horse then you don't need any specialist gear, although I always wear a bumbag with things like a hoofpick, a vet wrap bandage, glucose tablets and a whistle in.
If you visit the British Endurance and SERC websites they have loads of good advice for beginners.
Endurance is a really friendly sport and people are only too pleased to help, so do try it - it's a great opportunity to ride your horse across countryside that you wouldn't normally have access to. |
