Western style riding barn in MOCO?
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Anonymous
| Looking for a western style riding barn for my 10-yo in MOCO or surrounding area. She’s been riding English style for several years and loves the sport minus barn drama. Thank you! |
Anonymous
This is smart because a lot of people don’t realize that the reason there is barn drama is that those little stirrups make us cranky. |
Anonymous
| So you mean things like barrell raving and rodeo or just western saddle? |
Anonymous
As somebody from out west, can confirm rodeo drama is the biggest drama! But I like western riding, following to see if there are options here. |
Anonymous
| OP, I don't know if it exists here but look into endurance riding. It's relatively chill on a personal level (not on an athletic level). |
Anonymous
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Does she have her own pony/horse, or is she looking for a place with school ponies?
I can’t think of any western-oriented lesson barns in MoCo, but maybe a change of discipline might help? Maybe move from hunter/jumper (notorious for bringing the drama) to eventing? Bascule has lesson horses. Waredaca, Crossfire and A Bit Better are all BYO equine. Or get her involved in Pony Club? There might even be a western focus in one of the MoCo clubs. Or just take a break from competing all together? LOL to the person blaming the tiny stirrups. I always thought it was that holding the reins with both hands precluded being able to slap someone upside the head when needed. |
Anonymous
| I think the idea that barn drama is related to discipline is…horse manure. |
Anonymous
| Yes to barrel racing and western saddle. |
Anonymous
Turn and burn, cowgirl! |