Horseback Riding: Didn't know I'd like it so much!

upstarter · Feb 26, 2010

I got dragged to go horseback riding this weekend and thought it'd be boring (not to mention expensive). It was actually one of the best experiences of my life! AMAZING views of Los Angeles and being surrounded in a lush green environment was so refreshing.

Does anyone here go horseback riding regularly? Anyone in LA? We went to the Wagon Wheel Ranch in Palos Verdes, and I'd like to explore Malibu or maybe even Santa Barbara on horse. Or, maybe even in the Del Mar/Rancho Santa Fe area in SD?

Thoughts welcome!

Upstarter

GQgeek · Feb 26, 2010

I used to when I was a kid but haven't in a long time. I'd like to own horses when I retire. They're beautiful animals.

Joffrey · Feb 26, 2010

Few things more attractive than a sexy girl on horseback and girls in riding clothes

HgaleK · Feb 26, 2010

Originally Posted by upstarter

I got dragged to go horseback riding this weekend and thought it'd be boring (not to mention expensive). It was actually one of the best experiences of my life! AMAZING views of Los Angeles and being surrounded in a lush green environment was so refreshing.

Does anyone here go horseback riding regularly? Anyone in LA? We went to the Wagon Wheel Ranch in Palos Verdes, and I'd like to explore Malbu or maybe even Santa Barbara on horse. Or, maybe even in the Del Mar/Rancho Santa Fe area in SD?

Thoughts welcome!

Upstarter

I'm glad that you enjoyed it. It's a wonderful experience.

I did Hunters up until about 2 years ago- love the horses, the riding, and the people I met. I have a few connections on my school's polo team, so I may well get started again.

upstarter · Feb 26, 2010

Originally Posted by GQgeek

They're beautiful animals.

They really are. Very powerful too. I kept on muttering to myself that entire continents were conquered with horses and how awesome it was that I was riding one.

bwong337 · Feb 26, 2010

Did you know how to ride before, or did you learn on this ride? This sounds like something I would want to try. (I'm in LA as well)

upstarter · Feb 26, 2010

Originally Posted by bwong337

Did you know how to ride before, or did you learn on this ride? This sounds like something I would want to try. (I'm in LA as well)

This was my first time ever being on a horse (I'm 22 yrs old). I would HIGHLY recommend that place I went to: http://pvhorses.com/

The views were truly amazing and I loved the scenery. Great staff too. I live in the south bay, so it was close by. As stated, I'd like to try some other places in LA, specifically Malibu, but this place will probably end up being my go to place once I've explored the scene a bit. Just be sure to call ahead to know what times the rides are available.

JoelF · Feb 26, 2010

Riding has been on my list for a while and you may have inspired me to finally get to it. When (if???) the weather in the northeast gets a bit better of course. Lots of stables near our house in W. Mass., some of our neighbors have horses and the countryside is really beautiful.

james_timothy · Feb 26, 2010

Originally Posted by Jodum5

Few things more attractive than a sexy girl on horseback and girls in riding clothes

I like how you turned this into a conversation on girls, in what, 5 posts? Focus, man, focus!

I wanted to give horseback riding a try, but when I looked into it I saw that it wasn't really like bike riding- part of the issue, and the pleasure, seems to be building up a relationship with a horse.

Still, it seems like a great hobby.

kamakiri · Feb 26, 2010

I took up horseback riding a year or soago. It's definitely a skill that requires the use of the entire body. My abductors are sore for a couple of days afterwards.

spertia · Feb 26, 2010

I've actually never been on a horse. My sister owns one and has been involved with equestrian activities for quite a while.

West24 · Feb 26, 2010

id love to ride a horse and own one in the country. would be so fun. i dont think ive ever been on a horse. ive been on a camel and donkey, but not sure about horse.

West24 · Feb 26, 2010

Originally Posted by Jodum5

Few things more attractive than a sexy girl on horseback and girls in riding clothes

a guy on horse back in riding clothes?

james_timothy · Feb 26, 2010

Focus, man, focus.

Mr Herbert · Feb 27, 2010

last time i rode a horse was in india as part of a groomsmans precession from his village to her village

i just about killed the horse. i claimed it was undernourished, the groom claimed i was overnourished.

been too scared to ride again.

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