her web page is www.animalpromotions.co.uk yes she gives lessons on her own horses.
Tel her
Michael with Monty and Abraham recomended her
lesson price around the £30 mark

Post edited by: BLACKJACK, at: 2008/02/29 16:46

hi sarah, someone else in kent/sussex borders is susie anderson at mayfield. she has qhs who are available for lessons and the nearest station is wadhurst. her website is www.ridewestern.co.uk and phone number 07714706092.. she is very good and has taught my daughter and me since 2001. she is involved with british reining and UKCC the new coaching certificate which is coming out, so comes highly recommended. good luck and i hope you enjoy western, we do
rosie

Thanks rosie, i think she may be the best option... do you have details on prices?

hi sarah, details of susie's prices are on her website. i would recommend you ring her so you can let her know your riding experience etc. looking forward to seeing you at mayfield one day. i am usually around most weekends with my daughter, carrie.
rosie

Hi, I'm sorry but I just have to comment on this tack set for £50 off ebay. Please don't ever use it on a horse without having it checked over by a professional. I saw one of these saddles once and they were so badly put together i for one wouldn't want to have my life maybe depending on it, let alone the health of my horse's back. It had also been put together with tacks and some of the sharp bits were coming through the 'fleece' underneath. When you think a decent headstall and reins could cost £50, and a good used saddle at least £500, a new one around £1000 upwards, then whatever you got for £50 is just for show, not for use.

Hi Calamity
Yes I was very cautious but the saddle is an old working saddle previously worn by one of her horses who has sadly become un-rideable. The reason it was a knock down price is due to the condition, it has tatters and tears and is a very old style, however this is a perfect prop for me as it has the look of an authentic 1876 saddle. If i were to ever use it I would make sure I had it fully checkd. Its good to know that people are aware of the fact that you cant put any old saddle on any old horse and why as just like you I have seen what an ill fitting saddle can do to a horse!
Sarah