Anyone near Gwinnett into horseback riding?

[XanaDUer]

It has been a long time since I rode (English tack) and am thinking about taking it up again. Does anyone here know of a place that has horses for rent, lessons (I need to relearn some stuff), and GENTLE horses?

Thanks in advance.

[Debau2005]

1. Hey XanaDUer

I ride in Cherokee County. There are a lot of places around, you just have to look. Try this site for starters http://www.gahorse.com/

I know several people that give lessons, but not in Gwinnett. How far are you willing to drive?

[XanaDUer]

6. Thanks!

:thumbsup:

[CottonBear]

2. Go to your local tack shop and check out the bulletin boards.

In my area, trainers and lesson barns will post information about the barns or lesson plans (and type of riding.) You might ask the tack shop owner or staff for recommendations too. You can also look in Stablemates (free magazine found at tack shops) for listings for trainers and barns. A friend of mine in Lilburn takes English seat lessons in Gwinnett County.

[RebelOne]

3. I received an advertisement in the mail for

a place called Team Ghost. They are located on Hwy. 92 in Acworth. It's been years since I have been riding. I used to own two horses when I lived in Florida and I'd like to get back into it again. I was thinking about checking this place out. The phone number is 678-591-9421 if you are interested. They offer private lessons for children and adults.

[XanaDUer]

7. Thanks!

:hi:

[CottonBear]

4. I'll find out the name of my friend's trainer in Gwinnett.

They have a variety of nice horses from ponies to big TBs.

[XanaDUer]

5. Thanks, CB!

I was looking at boots and jodhpurs today.

[CottonBear]

8. Check out Dover Saddlery & State Line Tack online.

If all works out for Saturday, I'll bring some of the recent catalogs for you. :hi:
Troxel makes excellent schooling helmets. I have a schooling helmet and a velvet show helemt too! I buy inexpensive polo shirts to wear for lessons. You can get them on sale at discount stores like K-Mart. Sometimes, the boys and girls and juniors sections have them on sale (they are part of the school uniforms display.)

You can try on paddock boots and breeches in shops and then order online for a better price. You'll want regular seat breedches for English and full seat for dressage.

You can get half chaps to go with paddock boots for a full boot effect with out the cost. I just ordered a new pair of Ariat paddock boots online from Dover. They were listed at $180 and I got them for $99. I waited until that particular boot was on close out. The Ariat half chaps come in different styles and colors to match different boots. Some are made to look like a tall boot with a Spanish cut top and swagger tab. They are very correct and easy to get on and off (no boot jacks). The less formal type are quite appropraite for lessons.
I have full chaps too (wear with jeans) but boots and chaps or tall boots are better for lessons. I can't wear just paddock boots and jodphurs or breeches because I get stirrup leather rubs. Ouch!