A couple of weeks ago Baby and I took a special trip. We went to the tack shop to buy her very first riding clothes. For someone who has ridden all her life and has been very heavily involved with horses, this moment was so special and although the lighting and quality of these pictures isn’t great, I wanted to share them with you anyway.
I started riding when I was three and have done a bit of everything over the years before focusing on Dressage, becoming a Dressage Rider, Trainer and Judge. The loss of my top horse and continued deterioration of my back contributed to my decision to retire and I haven’t ridden since I lost my horse 3 years ago.
I obviously want my daughter to ride, but I have never wanted to force her to do something she didn’t enjoy. Needless to say I am thrilled that she loves going riding; long may it continue!
She really enjoyed being fitted for her hat, sadly this pink one didn’t fit properly. We picked up some cute little jodphurs and pink boots, so she has the essential kit.
I used to spend so much time in shops like this and so it was really special to be sharing it with Baby. Then it was off to a friend’s stables to ride a little rescued Shetland; sadly I have no pictures of him, but did get this cute one of Baby showing off her new togs.
Then at the end of last week, as friend invited us to ride her son’s pony, Phyllis. I must admit we both fell in love. She is such an adorable pony and was impeccably behaved considering she is only 6. Baby had a ride round the outdoor and indoor schools and loved it so much.
She seems like a natural to me, as this is only about the 5th-6th time she has been on a pony and she looks like a little pro. I hope she continues to enjoy it as much as I have over the years.
Just for posterity I want to share this photo of me riding my horse of a lifetime, Nibeley Warrior. Who reached the level of Prix St Georges (not bad for a Welsh part bred!), before we sadly lost him to chronic lameness. If Baby can find a friend like ‘Oz’ then she will be a very lucky girl.
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How wonderful! I started riding at the age of four and spent my whole childhood at the stables. My daughter now rides and loves it which is wonderful. It is such an expense though which is the hard part #OrdinaryMoments
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Yes it is! I started at 3 and rode all my life. At the moment we are hitching rides from friend’s ponies as I can teach her when she needs to learn x
Baby looks adorable in her horse riding outfit and the concentration whilst riding is very cute. Such a shame you aren’t able to any more but you can watch baby enjoy it for years to come. Ours has been on a pony once and keeps asking to ride them. I might have to take another trip out 😉 #OrdinaryMoments
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Ah thanks, she loves it x
I think this is such a wonderful hobby and love to share with Baby Aby, I am sure she will grow up to love it as much as you do/did. xx
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Fingers crossed 🙂 xx
Baby looks so grown up sat there, she hold her position very well. #MagicMoments
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Thanks huni x
oh how cute does Baby look!!!!
My mother in law has a few horses/pony’s my guys have never ridden them, I think I’m a little bit scared to let them on!!
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She’s a proper little rider! x
Ah lovely photos (of her and you!). She looks like a natural and sits on the pony so well. My 3 year old has discovered horse riding this summer and is a bit obsessed! We use the kit at the stables and there is only 1 pink pair of boots so I try to get there a bit early so we can grab them!
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I am so happy that she sits like that! 🙂 Hopefully she will want to continue long term. We got our boots from Robinsons for about £10 🙂 x
This must have been such a special day for you! Sharing our passions with our little ones is magical! Great photo of you and ‘Oz.’
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It was really lovely and she just looks so cute! Oz was such an awesome horse x
That’s so nice to be sharing the same passion that once mummy had. I went horse riding 2 weeks ago.
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Hope you enjoyed it. Yes it is so lovely to watch her ride x
Looks like everyone had a blast!!! I also love the feeling of doing something with my son that I had done so much as a kid myself. Thanks for sharing! #TheList
Awww such a lovely moment. I used to ride when I was younger and really want to get back in to it. Miss C loves going horse riding too. It’s such a fun hobby and very rewarding. I hope Baby enjoys riding as much as you do.
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It is fabulous isn’t it?! I just hope she continues loving it x
It’s so lovely that you can pass on such a passion to your daughter. She looks so grown up and like you say, natural, on the pony! x
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I hope so! Thanks huni x