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I owned horses from 12-19 but never took any "official" lessons until my early 20s. :) Took lessons for several years just to have fun, stay in shape and keep learning! I'm now 30, own my own boy and have been applying everything I've learned as I work with him. I will continue taking lessons until I can't anymore. XD <3 You are never too old!
I think a lot of places are geared towards showing a focus on children because that is a huge part of their clientele base - but not all of it! I have a blast at the barn with all of the little kids, haha. I'm 30 years old taking group lessons with 10 and 12 Y/Os. Don't mind it one bit! We have a few girls that occasionally visit in between college semesters and my "trainer" even works with some awesome ladies over 50! I've learned things from young and old alike and I've never been embarrassed or ashamed. I've had 10 Y/Os show me how to manhandle tough big horses and tie up properly. XD I love it! |
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Go for it! You wont be restricted to doing childlike things, your trainer will make sure you progress without teaching you like a kid.
It's fun riding at any age, and when you're older than 8, it's a lot easier to understand WHY horses are doing things as well. It can give you helpful insight.
Best of luck! Riding lessons are always a great way to go if you love riding. |
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This forum gives me inspiration as well I was thinking of taking riding lessons but I thought i would be too old but I'm not even in my 20s so reading all the comments make me feel happy:) |
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