tracey.s Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) My 5 year old Holly has been desperate to start horse riding since she was a toddler. We had to wait until she was five for insurance purposes at the riding school. She was booked in for sunday and had been beside herself with excitement all week. She had real trouble sleeping saturday she was so excited. Adjusting her stirrups. Showing her how to hold the reins. Just before setting off. This huge grin stayed on her face for the entire lesson and the remainder of the day Going round. She kept asking them if they were going to go faster. By the end of the lesson she was making a good effort at rising trot. She absolutely adored her pony who was called Lilly. She said thankyou to her when she got off and gave her an apple. I've never seen her enjoy anything as much as she enjoyed this.The pure joy on her little face. It made me a bit teary to see her so happy. Needless to say this is now a weekly booking and Holly would like a horse for her birthday. Edited April 21, 2008 by dirtychicken Title edit ;o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKYSIAN Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 There is nothing more lovely than seeing kids riding!! The look on her face says it all!! I hope she's found a life long love (and that you have got VERY deep pockets!!! ) She looks so confident and happy up there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracey.s Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 She really was in heaven. I'm just looking at the required clothing etc now. My pockets are going to need to be bottomless i think The instructor was lovely and was really impressed with her. She said she a pure eagerness about her that was wonderful. We had a wonderful conversation while i was peeling the potatoes for tea last night. Holly: Mummy, if you've got enough pennies can i please have a horsie for my birthday? *sweetest grin and puppy eyes* Me: I don't think we can afford one darling. They need lots of looking after, a stable, a field, food, and lots of other things. Holly *after thinking for a few seconds* Ok, so, can i have a pony instead then??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKYSIAN Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Bless her heart and my sister will tell you that the asking for a horse won't stop...her daughter has been riding 3 years now and every day she asks for one!! I made a mistake and told her how much the little section A foals were going for at auction last year (around £30 each) and since then she's nagged and nagged even more!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtychicken Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Oh bless her little cotton socks She looks like she was having a fabulous time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracey.s Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) £30 You can't adopt a dog for that!!!! It's the up keep of them i think is the most expensive. Is that right? I have very little knowledge of horses but, i know about the wormers, food, livery, insurance, shoe person etc, you've gotto be talking a couple of hundred pound a week surely. We'll stick with the riding lessons for now. She's allowed to go and help muck out and clean tack etc when she's older if she wants so, that's something to look at. Edited April 21, 2008 by tracey.s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collies r best Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Best moniter the letter writing to Father Christmas very closely this year, cos i wonder what she might ask for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKYSIAN Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 I know!! You are right it's the up keep. They need castrating (if male) which is just over £100. Feet trimming, around £15 every 8 weeks, wormer, food, insurance (which is stupidly high even though they only cost £30!!)..etc etc etc!! Plus they can't be ridden until they are at least 3 years old!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracey.s Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 She still had hold of the reins when we were going back to the car Could you imagine trying to explain to her she had to wait until said pony was 3 before she could ride it And your niece nags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKYSIAN Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 That all said...........look how cute they were!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracey.s Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Oh my. There is no way i am showing her those photo's. For 5 she's very persuasive and the nagging would be endless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKYSIAN Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Unfortunately Barney in the front didn't make it, he got colic and had to be pts. But his half brother Fred at the back is most definately still with us...if you are ever anywhere near Anglesey she's more than welcome to come visit!!! He's a little bugg*r!! He hangs off your coat with his teeth, and is a pushy little s*d!!! She'd soon be put off having one!! He's not quiet as cute anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciren Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 aahh i remember the days of nagging for a pony. you could tell her that untill she can look after a pony alone it is'nt fair to them to get one. if she can be patient and learn to look after one then maybe. it will give you a few years to save up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbas_mum Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 I know that feeling, except I had to nag my parents for 4 years to be allowed to have lessons, I then saved up all my pocket money and the money from paper rounds and my job on the market for the next 5 years until I could afford to buy my first pony. I still have him now - 12 years on!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoebejo Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Awww Holly That was Molly last year when she started to ride after years of nagging. We'll never have money to spare again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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