tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post5953196682229024199..comments2024-02-17T02:33:59.962-08:00Comments on Adventures of a Horse Crazed Mind: The Lesson vs. Lease DebateChelsihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05045101705493626989noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-71460839265050201772009-10-11T20:46:42.862-07:002009-10-11T20:46:42.862-07:00Ride Baby Ride! lol! Really, though, I'd say g...Ride Baby Ride! lol! Really, though, I'd say get back up in the saddle and do the lease. You're not a beginner, by any means. You need to get your body back in riding shape. So, unless you feel that you need some help with that, or just a confidance boost, then go for the lease.<br /><br />Hey, come on down to New Mexico for a while. I'll put you up in our guest room and you can ride my mare for free all that you want :)<br /><br />(I'm SO not kidding! :)<br /><br />~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-24175820968990780912009-10-11T10:19:13.243-07:002009-10-11T10:19:13.243-07:00I'd say take lessons for a little while - here...I'd say take lessons for a little while - here's why. 1 Even though you think (this was me) you know what your body should be doing it's helpful to have someone "clean up" your equitation and feel. Then move to riding a lease horse. <br /><br />The lease issue depends on the horse - I agree with the others if it's not the "right" horse it's going to take a lot of the fun out of it. Plus you'd have to be happy with the horse owner and share similar horsey philosphies - otherwise there is potential for train wreck. <br /><br />As for the fitness - I'm taking a lesson once a week and notice a clear difference in what I'm able to get my body to do from week to week. I'm also fairly fit off the horse which helps. What I find the most beneficial with the lessons is the instructor sees and corrects any mistakes I'm making because I don't have the muscle power to hold proper positions. Then I don't unknowingly develop bad habits.<br /><br />Do you have a lease horse lined up or do you need to find one?Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00470153366626251641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-43339770785119323302009-10-10T17:56:23.015-07:002009-10-10T17:56:23.015-07:00i'd do the lessons til you feel more at home a...i'd do the lessons til you feel more at home again.. and THEN go lease<br /><br />happy trails<br />gpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-82151199862091753402009-10-10T17:04:11.107-07:002009-10-10T17:04:11.107-07:00What's the horse like? If it's a healthy, ...What's the horse like? If it's a healthy, "good ole boy or girl" I say take the horse. A seasoned horse can teach you a lot. <br /><br />If the horse is green and in need of training, it will probably frustrate you and possibly take a lot of the fun out of having "your own horse".Lucky Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00005323702335977442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-1540980186824675912009-10-09T19:41:53.386-07:002009-10-09T19:41:53.386-07:00I think you should lease!! My sister did that with...I think you should lease!! My sister did that with her boy, and she ended up buying him. I think she found out she fell in love with him, while she leased him. It worked out great for her. <br />I hope whatever you decide to do, works out great!!Paint Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095673661149903754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-44352100620825254262009-10-09T19:31:40.268-07:002009-10-09T19:31:40.268-07:00I vote lease! And if it doesn't work out you c...I vote lease! And if it doesn't work out you can drop the lease and switch to lessons instead. Good luck!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804071875411766159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-53738440695133053232009-10-09T16:53:39.691-07:002009-10-09T16:53:39.691-07:00I would say it's up to you to know what you re...I would say it's up to you to know what you really want to do and feel most comfortable with.<br /><br />If I had to make this decision I would probably go with the lessons for a month and see which horse I wanted to lease. Then when I was ready for a lease agreement and ready to ride on a steady basis, I'd know which horse I got along with the best and had the most fun with.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-79036376202330167152009-10-09T13:16:19.895-07:002009-10-09T13:16:19.895-07:00I think you've already made your decision. Yo...I think you've already made your decision. Your self debate argued very strongly for leasing, while the reasoning for lessons left me thinking 'leasing.. duh!'<br /><br />But, the half leasing and lessons options is a great cohession of two really good ways to get up to the level you want.Red Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493134754213395163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-91348699775838360132009-10-09T10:59:28.222-07:002009-10-09T10:59:28.222-07:00It depends on how long/much you've ridden in t...It depends on how long/much you've ridden in the past. I think a lot of it is like riding a bike and once you're fit and comfortable enough, it will start to come back. Definitely sounds like if you have to choose one, the lease is the better option. You can supplement your learning with books and videos for now and eventually add in a few lessons here and there. Make sure you have them videotaped so you can reference them during breaks with no lessons.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09290776916085658669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-87775592823086263002009-10-09T10:56:09.551-07:002009-10-09T10:56:09.551-07:00I agree with Cowgirl Rae. Lease, take the occasio...I agree with Cowgirl Rae. Lease, take the occasional (or monthly) lesson, and get help from other riders around you that you respect and trust. The hours in the saddle will get you riding fit faster than just the lessons alone.<br /><br />I also have a half-arab mare that needs more riding time. So, if you decide to commute, Chelsi, you'll get your pick between Rae's horse and mine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-70547199692999092382009-10-09T10:02:05.821-07:002009-10-09T10:02:05.821-07:00I would say to go with the lease.
You seem to ha...I would say to go with the lease. <br /><br />You seem to have a very firm understanding of what a horse needs and what you want to accomplish. While I do understand people wanting and needing lessons. I think you are at a point where you need to just get on and ride. It's time to apply all of that knowledge you have.BrownEyed Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03610547057139295854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-44432129786228998852009-10-09T08:30:06.651-07:002009-10-09T08:30:06.651-07:00If lease or lessons are the only options, take the...If lease or lessons are the only options, take the lease and fit in an odd lesson or so, and get all the free help you can from other riders. <br /><br />It will be excellent if you have an excellent and broke horse.<br /><br />And use that lease to ride, and ride and ride A LOT.<br /><br /><br />Buck Brannaman made a comment about riding, "Ride the hair off them when you can, and hope it makes up for the times you can't ride.<br /><br />I have an excellent broke arab mare that the kids ride but she stands around most of the time.... I dont need to ride her and have 2 others that need riding and a 2 year old ready to start.... <br />care to commute to oregon for lease?Glen Moultonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12906745881273163379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-12877381694870736122009-10-09T06:12:17.398-07:002009-10-09T06:12:17.398-07:00Lease and find $40 for a lesson a month. Or parti...Lease and find $40 for a lesson a month. Or partial lease - although that never worked for me. I was always running into schedule problems.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13104422629934443842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-65191402674428859792009-10-09T05:15:00.269-07:002009-10-09T05:15:00.269-07:00I guess it depends on the horse you would be leasi...I guess it depends on the horse you would be leasing... The lease option is probably the best if you can find a good horse and just get some miles in and get yourself back into regular riding.<br /><br />Too bad you couldn't find a place that does a lease with lessons as an option...Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01736592362765508427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-30252600063418141682009-10-09T05:13:26.588-07:002009-10-09T05:13:26.588-07:00You could split it- lessons for a bit to get back ...You could split it- lessons for a bit to get back in the swing of things, and then the free lease/ board....<br /><br />just a thought...Mrs. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269132012512166439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-70467097639717148742009-10-09T04:31:15.414-07:002009-10-09T04:31:15.414-07:00How about a partial share board/lease, with lesson...How about a partial share board/lease, with lessons? If you did a half share board, you could ease back in my riding half the time and also have some lessons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-17752756118263911722009-10-09T01:10:43.813-07:002009-10-09T01:10:43.813-07:00I think it depends on how confident you are in YOU...I think it depends on how confident you are in YOUR abilities. <br />Almost all of us could benefit from some lessons. However if you are a decent rider then *I* would opt for the lease. At least until you are "riding fit" as you stated. Then maybe try to add in some lessons.cdncowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055181472294995601noreply@blogger.com