I just started horse riding lessons, but I cannot afford a horse?

Question

Hello,

I just started taking horseback riding lessons but I cannot afford to own one, is there anything else I can do to practice riding? I live in Long Island. Thank you very much!

Answer 1

Volunteer with horses, and try to spend as much time around them as you can.

Answer 2

you can go to stables and just ride one

Answer 3

Usually where you take lessons they allow you to come and practice riding with one of their horses if you have free time. Cause I take lessons and where i take lessons they let you do that. So just ask your instructor if you are allowed to do that at their place.

Answer 4

If you cant own one, then I suggest leasing one. I've leased horses for six out of the ten years I've been riding and it is way cheaper than owning. Also it is easier to do, if a problem occurs and you own a horse than you have to deal with selling it that can take a while, if you lease however then the owner takes the horse back once you dont want to ride it anymore. I would suggest riding for a little longer before you go and lease/buy a horse. But def. keep up with the riding lessons.

Answer 5

Sign up 4 more lessons.

Answer 6

I totally understand I have been riding for 4 years and cant afford a horse either i suggest taking more lessons or ask your trainer if you can work around the stables in exchange for riding time.

Answer 7

Bummer dont know what to tell you