I am a bit confused about the meaning of novice rider.
I describe myself as novice. I have ridden for a few years (on and off), have never owned a horse, know the basics of riding and horse care but nothing more advanced.
However my friend who has owned two horses and ridden every day for the last 10+ years also describes herself as 'novice' on the basis she does not consider herself to be 'advanced' ie. she just does hacking and light schooling.
I also recently went to a riding school which had 4 classes of lessons: Beginner, Novice, Intermediate and Advanced. The teacher said in my assessment class that I was 'Intermediate'. I appreciate that this was just in the context of that riding school though. (To be honest I think the criteria for 'Intermediate' was just being able to canter, whereas 'Novice' was learning to canter.)
I just want to establish the best way to describe my riding ability, for when I come to look for my own horse (hopefully in a few months). Should I describe myself as a 'Beginner' rather than 'Novice'? Or does 'Beginner' imply that I am a complete beginner as in just learning to trot?!
And if a horse is described as 'suitable for a novice' what exactly does that mean? Who exactly is that horse suitable for?
Very confused!
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The meaning of the word 'novice' - confused please help!!
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Georgia1982 · 09/01/2013 08:59
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