I'm wondering if anyone could help ?
I've got an 8 year old son , who has just started riding lessons .
He's had 4 in total plus 3 trecks on a lead iykwim.
His riding instructor passed him at grade 1 on his first lesson . He can control the pony (welsh) and trot quite well , and always comes to a full halt. He can reverse the pony and get her to to a sharp turn .On his second lesson , the instructor had him doing small jumps . Last night she had him jumping correctly over different heights , rising to the jump , and doing 3 in a row ( around the arena ) .
Now whilst I'm very proud of my wee boy ( and the pony) the instructor is now talking about entering him into jumping competitions , and wants to put his name down .
Is it not a bit soon for all that ? I He's not passed grade 2 and has only been on a pony 7 times in total . He can't canter yet .
Or should I just let him go for it ?
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pinkpjs · 18/09/2013 12:30
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