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  • 12-01-2012 9:27pm
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    ene
    Registered Users Posts: 731 ✭✭✭


    hi,

    i am looking for lessons in the dublin area, i used to ride all the time when i was younger and was pretty good but then i had a very bad fall and it has taken me 10 years to get back on a horse.

    i have done a trail ride and a beginner lesson in the past few days to get some confidence back and would like to have some regular lessons now.

    i also would like advice on helmets/body protectors as i would prefer to have my own protective things.

    thanks so much


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    mariannewims
    Registered Users Posts: 188 ✭✭mariannewims


    Hi there,

    Firstly, congratulations on getting back into riding! I was very sick for several years and couldn't ride at all, I'm back riding for the last few months now that I'm a bit better and it's the best thing I've done in years! Best of luck building confidence after having a bad experience all those years ago!

    I ride at Thornton Park and really recommend it. I'm afraid I don't have experience of other yards in Dublin because after one lesson at TP I felt that I'd struggle to find better so never left! They have lovely, well cared for and well schooled horses and ponies, excellent instructors and great facilities. You can have a look at www.thorntonpark.ie and no, I don't work for them, just a happy customer ;)

    I would recommend going to a good saddlers to be fitted properly for a body protector and helmet. I went for a Reiver Elite body protector and a Champion junior pro lite hat and am very happy with both. They are pricey enough though, just over €200 for them both, but a good investment.

    Best of luck getting sorted with a good school and some new equipment, enjoy being back in the saddle!

    M.


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