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horse on half livery south dublin?

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  • 23-06-2012 6:28pm
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    starpixie
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭


    Hi,
    anyone know of any equestrian centres in south dublin that offer horses on half livery - school master type? just thinking of getting back into riding and was thinking of first getting some refresher lessons and then possible having a horse on half livery. Had been riding for a couple of years but gave it up as I lost confidence after a fall and was very nervous from then on cantering so mostly avoiding cantering. I want to sort out my fear of cantering, so if anyone knows of a good centre for lessons south dublin I would appreciate any info.

    Thanks
    Maeve;)


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    FueledByAisling
    Registered Users Posts: 498 ✭✭FueledByAisling


    If you're nervous of cantering then I don't think many stables would allow you to take on a horse for half livery and I don't think it's the right option for you. I personally lost confidence a few years ago and have been trying to build it back since, my advice to you is forget about group lessons, get private lessons and lunge lessons. I couldn't afford private lessons every week so I only got to ride fortnightly, the one to one really builds you up your confidence! I cannot stress how much confidence I have gained from privates lessons since the start of the year.

    I hear Brennanstown in Bray is a good yard although I haven't had the chance to ride there yet as there is a long waiting list! There is also Killegar in Enniskerry and Carrickmines Equestrian in Carrickmines up the road from Killegar.I live in south dublin myself however I ride in West Dublin. There is a great yard out by Blessington called Hampton Lodge very good instructors there and it's a new yard, there is then Coolmine Equestrian in Saggart, Coolmine may be good for you as they do refreshers lesson packages for great deals. When I lost a lot of confidence I did a few privates there and found them great!

    Go visit a few yards around Dublin, don't choose one just because it's near! Travelling the extra 10-15 minutes may be a large difference in teaching level.
    One thing I've learned along the way in my 8 years of riding is rebuilding confidence takes time, a lot of time so don't rush yourself at all and just search for the right horse to help you get there!


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