Re: Beginning Juniors
Rebecca Hackworth (bechack@cnsii.com)
Thu, 24 Oct 1996 09:06:53 -0700
Becky Hackworth wrote:
>
> Joyce Kellenberger wrote:
> >
> > My ride partner has a 9-year old daughter who has never ridden before expect
> > for us to pony her on little walk/trot rides. We have been working with her
> > on handling a couple of our horses, but I'm kind of at a loss as to how to
> > logically go about starting a junior. What is a realistic goal? What should
> > we expect from her with regard to interest and determination? She says she
> > wants to endurance ride, but at times she doesn't really show a lot of
> > incentive or initiative. Do you think she really wants to do this, or she
> > just wants to be involved with mom and her friend? What should we look for?
> > And if there is a geniune desire to pursue the sport, what is a realistic
> > time frame and training program for her? I just don't know where to begin.
> >
> > joyce
> > joyce@homer.ca.boeing.com
> >
> I will speak to you as a mom and one who has been there and done that.
> NO WHINNERS This is important.
> Can the horse handle it's self?
> Time frame? A kid can shape up MUCH faster than us adults.
> Make sure all tack and clothing fits the growing kid well. Rubs and
> bumps are a sure source for misery to all.
> Make sure the kid can tack up by themselves before an actual ride. YOU
> HAVE ENOUGH TO DO WITHOUT TAKING CARE OF TWO HORSES!!! This doesn't
> mean don't check their work!
>
> Take off the pony line and have a ball!!! If the kid can handle a good
> training ride, then go for it. Set up at least one all day organized
> training ride. Long with lunch break etc.
>
> Good luck
> Becky Hackworth (Mom)
> Heather H 10 yr old almost 200 miles already
> Katie 12 yr old 3 rides completed
> Colleen 8 yr old 2 rides completed
> We are becoming quite a site at the rides!!! Yes they are all mine
> (and I have 2 more )