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The last thread has made me think...
Is there any good place in the London area to go that someone might recomend, and anyone care to join me for a little ride and get me re-familiar with it all?
As I haven't been on real a long ride since I went on a Equestrian holiday in southern Ireland. I did a few more weeks at centres in Portsmouth but never got back in to it. In fact if I find a good place I would even replace it with my gym membership as its much more fun and nice and physical activity.
ArtyLady
25-07-08, 10:13 AM
I would suggest http://www.aldboroughhall-equestrian.co.uk/ they run higher level dressage shows and the "main man" there rides and competes at a very high level (not sure if he still does as Ive been out of the loop for some time now).
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Pretty sure they do riding lessons in Hyde park as well.
Ta, that's one I have e-mailed for some more information.
Pretty sure they do riding lessons in Hyde park as well.
I'll try to have a search.
Found it, seems 'pricey' but then I might not be sure having not been for years, also I can't do it because of this -
Weight limit 12.5 Stone/175lb/80k
ArtyLady
25-07-08, 10:30 AM
Found it, seems 'pricey' but then I might not be sure having not been for years, also I can't do it because of this -
Dont understand that at all...they should have some bigger heavier horses :confused:
Dont understand that at all...they should have some bigger heavier horses :confused:
Surprised me, maybe they only want pretty boney people riding round Hyde park, not fat munters like myself.
Fizzy Fish
25-07-08, 10:48 AM
a lot of stables have weight limits for riders - tho that is fairly low (normally more like 14 stone)
I've actually been looking into this recently and the London options are pretty expensive. Personally I'd be more inclined to try some of the ones round Woking, but unfortunately the people I've been thinking of going riding with live in London and don't have cars, etc
These are some of the ones I've found previously in SW London (haven't tried them though):
http://www.kingstonridingcentre.com/richmondpark.html
http://www.ridinginlondon.com/
http://www.ridgwaystables.co.uk/horse_riding_london.html
http://www.wvstables.com/ (IIRC you need to join this one as a member though as there's so much demand!)
This is just North of London:
http://www.trentpark.com/TPEC/Content/About.asp
You may also find that they make you do a lesson before they let you out on a hack - the health and safety police are everywhere these days!!
I'd def be interested in joining you for a ride tho - let me know when you're planning on going along
Cheers Ness I'll have a look at those at lunch time.
Fizzy Fish
25-07-08, 10:56 AM
hey that second place does pub rides on a Wednesday! \\:D/
Now that sounds like a class idea.
Want to join me on a hack...
hey that second place does pub rides on a Wednesday! \\:D/
Ooh! I'd want to ride Samson. :notworthy: Looks like he could take down a good few peds... ;)
I think I will be giving that second one a e-mail, see what they say.
Now there's an Org rideout you'd have to get pictures of! :twisted:
In fact, I'd even stretch to a bimble down to the ol' smoke to join you for a longer hack out.
Well I'm up for it if anyone would like to join me for a hack.
Fizzy Fish
25-07-08, 01:41 PM
looks like that's 3 of us so far! :D
Would that be for a beer too... ;-)
And it means I would get to meet K too...
Blue_SV650S
25-07-08, 01:51 PM
Horse riding :laughat: ... Need somewhere to release/vent the inner ghey then Grinch!??!
Horse riding :laughat: ... Need somewhere to release/vent the inner ghey then Grinch!??!
If you say so... But if I can go riding with these three lovely ladies how ghey am I.
So want a cuddle then?
Blue_SV650S
25-07-08, 01:57 PM
If you say so... But if I can go riding with these three lovely ladies how ghey am I.
So want a cuddle then?
Well, if you want to be their ghey friend they can cry on and talk about anything (including boys) too - 'n they can take shoe shopping - then yeah, good for you m8!! :lol: ...
Horse riding {sniggers} ...
Blue_SV650S
25-07-08, 02:04 PM
There are only 2 things more Ghey than Horse riding ...
1: Gymnastics
2: Ballet
So go real Ghey and get that leotard on Grinch!! :smt042
There are only 2 things more Ghey than Horse riding ...
1: Gymnastics
2: Ballet
So go real Ghey and get that leotard on Grinch!! :smt042
So what your saying is that you want to see me in a leotard?
Blue_SV650S
25-07-08, 02:15 PM
So what your saying is that you want to see me in a leotard?
I am fairly sure I didn't say that - NO!! :D
I could just see you as a 'performing arts' student!! :D
My mum used to live in south London and her flat overlooked a riding stables - this was in Mottingham Lane, between Eltham and Bromley. Might be a bit far out for you. I don't know anything about the place but it always looked OK to my completely unhorsey eye.
Flamin_Squirrel
25-07-08, 02:28 PM
Only 1 horse power, no throttle or brakes. Honestly, why?! ;)
Only 1 horse power, no throttle or brakes. Honestly, why?! ;)
I enjoy it, have you tried? Also do you not find people say the same about bikers? Tiny seat, no safey, very dangerous, could die, Honestly, why?
I enjoy it, have you tried? Also do you not find people say the same about bikers? Tiny seat, no safey, very dangerous, could die, Honestly, why?
Touche.
not my cup of tea i don't think BUT i haven't tried it. went for a trek along a beach in ireland once and enjoyed that but I might just go and try one afternoon.
Thanks Grinch!
Flamin_Squirrel
25-07-08, 02:54 PM
I enjoy it, have you tried? Also do you not find people say the same about bikers? Tiny seat, no safey, very dangerous, could die, Honestly, why?
Touche.
Oh fgs you misserable gits, I wasn't being serious :rolleyes:
Oh fgs you misserable gits, I wasn't being serious :rolleyes:
I was, deadly serious... :smt117
I was, deadly serious... :smt117
I was deadlier than deadly serious.
I was deadlier than deadly serious.
Well I'm deadliest...
Well I'm deadliest...
I'm deadlierest.
God, I haven't ridden a horse for years. Really envious of you all. Have fun:D
We just need to sort a date, some time in August would be a nice start, gives me time to get a few lessons in to get up to speed in my ghey activity.
You can do two hour rides in Windsor Great Park at the weekend (or evenings during summer)- if your basically competant - pretty pricey at £50 (Last time I went which was over 6 months now - blame the bike) Used to go with WAYSIDE & they don't have to see you ride first - which can be good or not so good - (small incident where japanese chap went cantering off throught the woods sat there like a mannequin dummy comes to mind)
Belive TALLYHO do something similar but never tried 'em.
Otherwise - seems to be a lot going on in Kent - which would be cheaper but I can't be arsed with the journey.
Enjoy
Only 1 horse power, no throttle or brakes. Honestly, why?! ;)
Cause they are beautiful animals and not everything has to involve speed does it?
Blue_SV650S
25-07-08, 06:57 PM
Cause they are beautiful animals and not everything has to involve speed does it?
Something what that much power/potential to do harm and that small a brain, can't be a good thing!! ;)
Although well Ghey for a dude to be into them, horses are fine ... as long as they are kept off the road ... and especially their **** kept off the road!! :rant:
THINK theres a stables near treacle-im trying to get him to find out as i miss horse riding now i no longer live on the farm, although tbh i do still have the option of poppibg over and excercisng a friends horse or women at work has 4 she needs help with
ArtyLady
25-07-08, 10:46 PM
We just need to sort a date, some time in August would be a nice start, gives me time to get a few lessons in to get up to speed in my ghey activity.
You can increase your gheyness sh1tloads if you wear cream jodphurs! ;) :lol:
You can increase your gheyness sh1tloads if you wear cream jodphurs! ;) :lol:
Even I'm not that ghey.
SupaSonic
27-07-08, 09:53 AM
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Fizzy Fish
27-07-08, 03:12 PM
Have you tried the stables at Wimbledon Common, I went there once when I lived in London, it wasnt too bad.
Hey you should come and join us for the pub ride!
SupaSonic
28-07-08, 08:07 AM
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My 2 experiences of Horse riding were taking lessons somewhere in Byfleet - can't remember how many, & can't remember anything I learnt. :roll: (Bit like my DAS ;)) But when I actually just went horse riding in the Dominican Republic I really enjoyed it - so would be up for it, but not in August :(
Fizzy Fish
06-08-08, 04:55 PM
Nice one mate, I'm there provided its on a day that I'm not working or dont have a show on.
I have showjumping this Sunday and on the 17th Aug, you should come over and point and laugh!!
Im off the weekend of 23 and 24th Aug but we were supposed to go to that 'Go Ape' thing....????? Maybe the others will be up for this instead?
oops, sorry just seen this! would love to come up to see the showjumping on 17th, will take this offline...
I still want to do this, but its going to need to wait for me till pay day...
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