Those are the two questions that I'm asking myself right now. Should I buy an English saddle? How hard is learning how to jump with horses going to be?In December I plan on taking lessons out at Spiritwood. They teach English riding so I'm considering just getting an English saddle. The owner is going to teach me how to jump only I won't be able to use Ariel for that. Unfortunately, Ariel is not built for jumping. Most Arabs aren't. I will however be using Ariel to strengthen my leg muscles so that I am ready to jump. The owner said that she was going to have me stand up and forward in the stirrups for the first couple of weeks to build up my leg muscles. Ouch! That's going to be painful! It'll be worth it though. I can't wait!
I hope that the saddle will be a Christmas present.
I'd also like to say, HAPPY BIRTHDAY VULPECULA!!!!!!!
