Bikes and horses!

[nottoospecial]

Hi ladies! I am thoroughly enjoying this website! So, as well as being new to cycling, just put my first 100 miles on my new road bike! I have a horse. I love my horse and the hours I spend in the saddle are the best, but, I find that I just dont get the endorphine rush I get from cycling when I ride my horse. Any one else share these two passions? I have seen on a couple of you in other threads have interests in these two. Just looking for some input and sharing of how these two loves work for you?
I have a 14 year old quarter horse gelding named Choclet and a 2011 specialized Ruby comp, not named at this point.

[Koronin]

I love horses as well. I know just enough about the care of horses to know I don't know anywhere near enough to ever own one. I am lucky enough to again live close enough to stables where I can start riding again though.

[tealtreak]

Hi ladies! I am thoroughly enjoying this website! So, as well as being new to cycling, just put my first 100 miles on my new road bike! I have a horse. I love my horse and the hours I spend in the saddle are the best, but, I find that I just dont get the endorphine rush I get from cycling when I ride my horse. Any one else share these two passions? I have seen on a couple of you in other threads have interests in these two. Just looking for some input and sharing of how these two loves work for you?
I have a 14 year old quarter horse gelding named Choclet and a 2011 specialized Ruby comp, not named at this point.

I can't wait to read what comes up on this thread. I love biking (all types) and have never even sat on a horse. ...My daughter is crazy into riding (equitation/jumping) and though I am intimidated by those gorgeous animals I am becoming more interested as time goes on. The jumping advice I over hear at her lesson has many similarities to taking jumps and landing drops mountain biking.... Though the last thing I need is another $ consuming hobby, it might be fun to get into with her a bit......

[Kerry1976]

I had my first horseback ride ever this summer while in the Dominican Republic. I think I was about as confident on it as I am on my bike - yikes - moments of joy and moments of omg-what-am-I-doing combined.

[nottoospecial]

Yes there are a lot of similarities, balance mostly, and at this point in my cycling career I seem to have more control over the horse! I got my first horse at 30. And never looked back. 55 now. Love cycling, it is a totally fulfilling hobby. To those of you who have always wanted to ride horses.... Take some lessons. It is usually a very controlled environment and it will introduce you to the basics on a very safe horses. It is a sense of accomplishment
and being outdoors is the goal for most of us. You won't regret it.

[tealtreak]

Yes there are a lot of similarities, balance mostly, and at this point in my cycling career I seem to have more control over the horse! I got my first horse at 30. And never looked back. 55 now. Love cycling, it is a totally fulfilling hobby. To those of you who have always wanted to ride horses.... Take some lessons. It is usually a very controlled environment and it will introduce you to the basics on a very safe horses. It is a sense of accomplishment
and being outdoors is the goal for most of us. You won't regret it.

WOW! interesting to read - the main point of hesitation for me is that I feel in control of my bike- and I feel like the horse can choose if it wants to listen or not......

[ehirsch83]

Up until a month ago I rode horses 3-4 times a week and taught a few select clients (was about to take a position running a lesson program for a big show barn when the fiance got a great job opportunity in Denver). I am now looking for a place to ride in exchange for some help as I am not looking to take lessons(I hold my pro status). I grew up showing h/j and I love it and it is my ideal career To me it is 100% different then the bike, the horses are your friend but they are also a challenge to ride- you are working on them as the athlete. Using their hind end, collection, bending, extension, etc. so much to it- and I love getting the perfect 8 jumps in a course. I also love working with kids and adults and helping them reach their goals. To me the bike is an endorphine rush in a different way. But I always know, no matter how bad of a mood I might be in- a trip to the barn can fix it