Horse-riding

vix · 15-01-2009, 23:12

Something I've always wanted to do and soon will be in a financial position to be able to, hopefully.

I just wondered what sort of effort or pressure is put through legs and ankles whilst horseriding? The stables I have been told do adult lessons use mounting blocks, so I don't have to worry about that side of things, but obviously once I'm up there I need to be able to stay on and control the horse!

Mark · 16-01-2009, 00:06

Would have thought it would be avoidable given that it's not unheard of to have (permanently) disabled horse riders.

Piggymon · 16-01-2009, 08:22

From what I remember, not a lot.

I miss horse riding - used to do it loads as a kid

TinkerBell · 16-01-2009, 08:24

I am the same as you Sinead, I love horse riding.

To be honest I don't think there will be any more pressure needed than walking would

Pheebs · 16-01-2009, 08:45

Personally Vix, I would say hang fire for quite a while!

I organised my work place ladies to go have a horse riding session as we hadn't been in years and were chin wagging about it. It was awesome and for some bizarre reason came flooding back to me (like cycling a bike)... although I forgot how many different muscles it used!

I should imagine Karyns the best lady to speak to but trotting you need to use your legs a fair bit (constantly up and down - butt muscles get a right work out)... not something I could see you comfortably doing right now!

However, if it's just a walk about, steer the monkey and stop and go for mini walks over a heath then you should be fine! You do need to squeeeeeeeeze with your leggies though and kick a little but not greatly!

Depends on how much you want to do I guess

So maybe you'd be alright! I just know when I got on my horseroo I was like "YEEEEEHA! Lets gallop! Woio wooo!"

Pebs · 16-01-2009, 13:55

Ankles and knees are both used a lot. And don't forget once you're up there you've got to get off somehow. My knees seize up if I ride at a walk for any length of time and I once threw myself onto the muckheap to avoid getting off normally. It's a option

Contact an RDA place, they will have suitable horses and facilities for getting off safely. Most of them will offer private lessons.

Piggymon · 16-01-2009, 18:13

Shows how much I remember !

lol

vix · 16-01-2009, 18:26

Thanks for everyone's input. I was thinking of starting in the Summer anyway so hopefulyl I should be a lot better by then

15-01-2009, 23:12	#1
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	Horse-riding Something I've always wanted to do and soon will be in a financial position to be able to, hopefully. I just wondered what sort of effort or pressure is put through legs and ankles whilst horseriding? The stables I have been told do adult lessons use mounting blocks, so I don't have to worry about that side of things, but obviously once I'm up there I need to be able to stay on and control the horse! __________________

16-01-2009, 08:22	#3
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	From what I remember, not a lot. I miss horse riding - used to do it loads as a kid __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

16-01-2009, 08:24	#4
TinkerBell Dirty Spammer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the middle! Posts: 2,454	I am the same as you Sinead, I love horse riding. To be honest I don't think there will be any more pressure needed than walking would __________________

16-01-2009, 08:45	#5
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Personally Vix, I would say hang fire for quite a while! I organised my work place ladies to go have a horse riding session as we hadn't been in years and were chin wagging about it. It was awesome and for some bizarre reason came flooding back to me (like cycling a bike)... although I forgot how many different muscles it used! I should imagine Karyns the best lady to speak to but trotting you need to use your legs a fair bit (constantly up and down - butt muscles get a right work out)... not something I could see you comfortably doing right now! However, if it's just a walk about, steer the monkey and stop and go for mini walks over a heath then you should be fine! You do need to squeeeeeeeeze with your leggies though and kick a little but not greatly! Depends on how much you want to do I guess So maybe you'd be alright! I just know when I got on my horseroo I was like "YEEEEEHA! Lets gallop! Woio wooo!" __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

16-01-2009, 13:55	#6
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	Ankles and knees are both used a lot. And don't forget once you're up there you've got to get off somehow. My knees seize up if I ride at a walk for any length of time and I once threw myself onto the muckheap to avoid getting off normally. It's a option Contact an RDA place, they will have suitable horses and facilities for getting off safely. Most of them will offer private lessons. __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

16-01-2009, 00:06	#2
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Would have thought it would be avoidable given that it's not unheard of to have (permanently) disabled horse riders.

16-01-2009, 18:13	#7
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	Shows how much I remember ! lol __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

16-01-2009, 18:26	#8
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	Thanks for everyone's input. I was thinking of starting in the Summer anyway so hopefulyl I should be a lot better by then __________________