RIDING WITH RHI MAY Q&A | UK EQUESTRIAN YOUTUBER

[@RidingWithRhi]

How cute was Woody's 'baby' name?!

[@RidingWithRhi]

@@marybrecount2086 🐮🐮🐮

[@Ashlynne_equestrian]

OMG I LOVE ITTT!!!!!

[@MovesLikeJane]

Loved this Rhi! As a nearly 22-year-old just getting back into riding and still dreaming of my own horse, it's so refreshing to see someone in a similar situation! So many (grown-up) horsey KZbinrs have had horses since they were kids, or have had them a while and are settled, so it's so good to be able to see a situation that reflects my own (and also helps keep the hope alive that one day it WILL happen - I just have to keep working hard to get it!)

[@RidingWithRhi]

Thank you Jane! It's definitely possible and it's also not the only option on the table if you want horses in your life. I always try to hammer that home ☺️❤️💪🏻

[@mickiebbz]

I'm 23 and rode a little when I was younger and have just found a stables I like and hoping to have my first 'adult' lesson next week. I'm excited but slightly nervous too 😂 how did you find getting back in to riding??

[@mollyequestrian8239]

Yes please do a yard tour !! I really want to go and do a show there so seeing it would really bring it to life ! X

[@RidingWithRhi]

Alrighty! I'll do an updated one. Stay tuned!

[@andrewbrooks990]

That would be awesome :D

[@emmafarrow3282]

I just have to say I love your videos! Its really refreshing to watch someone who is realistic and talks honestly about the intricacies about building up to horse ownership and now horse ownership! Your excitement about Woody and the whole process is really lovely! We have 1 horse and 1 pony (my daughters) and I am currently saving for my own! The other two have kinda of turned up for us over the years so I’ll be the first to actually go on the venture properly! And I can’t wait! Just need to finish off the cash pot lol xx

[@RidingWithRhi]

Thank you Emma! Ah the cash pot .. somehow it's never enough is it 🤣

[@lemmebeawinnerequestrian7555]

So enjoy your vlogs. Woody is wonderful. 😍😁🐎🦄🐴

[@katieosullivan8013]

Your videos are so informative! Thank you for taking the time to include time stamps!! X

[@RidingWithRhi]

Thank you! And no problem - everyone has different interests and I think it's helpful to be able to jump around or come back and reference something.

[@adelewozhere4025]

i love how informing your videos are! they make me feel so much more confident in my steps towards buying a horse! thank you !!❤️❤️

[@lindsayelliott1194]

Love your videos Been a long time since I've ridden but never forget my love for it Just realised your quite local to me too. 🤩😆

[@emmam7194]

Love the q and a session - lots resonating with our search for a baby - for me it was realising I was playing assassins creed to basically ride around on horsies 😂

[@windfall331]

Woody is so lovely. Just watched your video where you took a tumble. Live in the US - and your riding areas look wonderful. What I needed was a grandma horse!! My favorite horse purchase was the lesson horse I rode for a year. Thank you for the down to earth videos.

[@RidingWithRhi]

Thank you! He's such a diamond I'm very lucky to have found him. We do have some lovely hacking in our area ☺️

[@mazfb9240]

Another great and honest video Rhi. Thankyou.

[@realisticequestrian8229]

Great Q and A, Rhi.

[@RidingWithRhi]

Thank you Amy ❤️

[@RidingOnTheWrightHoof]

On the topic of horse games..I find myself playing online horse games regardless of my break from riding. Star stable is a fun one (which has a large community including many older players). I used to take lessons in real life but I found that that is not enough for me personally, and the horses I got to ride occasionally hindered my riding altogether. As I wait to get my own, I enjoy the community and story that some horse games have. Then again I've always been a gamer, even at 26 years old now haha

[@jenniferhoran9311]

Great vlog! Thank you for your honesty and admitting your vulnerabilities. Very empowering

[@RidingWithRhi]

☺️❤️

[@jemmathorpe9607]

Would love to see a gym routine video x

[@yahslionessarisingwatchman2381]

Yes, please do an updated yard tour!!!

[@RidingWithRhi]

Noted! X

[@kippen64]

I think something people need to plan for is what to do if your horse was to become unsound and no longer rideable. When doing your horse buying budget, did you budget for providing your horse with transport? Confession. Haven't ridden properly since 2009. Still own a difficult horse. He's currently out in the paddock with my retired Highland Pony who is a supreme baby sitter. Look forward to your fifties. I am fifty seven.

[@RidingWithRhi]

I did budget for the purchase, vetting and transport home yes. And yes, I think the moment you get your horse you need to be considering your retirement plan and knowing that this may come earlier than expected.

[@syzygyfarm]

Shoutout from Arizona -- love the sweatshirt. :D

[@RidingWithRhi]

🤣 hello!

[@CoraVocaloidUser]

You should totally try 24/7 turnout! I tried it with my TB who struggles with his weight but it's actually helped him maintain it. He's so much more chilled and happy, of course, it doesn't work with every horse but it's definitely worth a try!

[@Montyequine]

Omg Woody’s old name ‘Moo’ is so cute 🥰

[@RidingWithRhi]

I know 🤣 bless him. I have foal pics to share but I'm saving them for his birthday (15th June) 🥰

[@sophieparish4547]

I'm turning 22 in a couple of weeks and it's so reassuring to hear some of the things you were saying on that last question! Re Woody's pink skin, maybe you could turn him out at night? Great video :))

[@RidingWithRhi]

Yes! I was thinking about night turnout too (also less flies!) x

[@katiebryant4796]

Be super careful with pink skin and 24/7 turn out. Pink skin paints are prone to skin cancer (my paint mare struggles with skin cancer) but truthfully as long as he’s covered in a uv rug and has sunscreen on he should safe.

[@RidingWithRhi]

Yes this is my worry! 😖 he does have a brilliant Rambo Protector fly rug with UV protection and a fly mask with brilliant UV protection too but it does worry me still ❤️

[@katiebryant4796]

@@RidingWithRhi I 100% get it!! Don’t let it stress you too much you can only do what you can do!

[@RidingWithRhi]

I'd wrap him in cotton wool if I could 🤣

[@katiebryant4796]

@@RidingWithRhi most definitely 😂 bubble wrap and cotton for the win!

[@celestinacowgirl9075]

nice

[@andrewbrooks990]

You ride six days a week? :O Wow, I'd love it if I had that much time on my hands, lol :D

[@RidingWithRhi]

I ride every day before work 😁 I make time for it because it's my main passion☺️

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

I am both lucky and unlucky. My horse is mostly retired but I get to ride my friends lesson horse so I can not ride for 3 weeks and she's still extremely fit BUT she's ridden by small children and her skills tend to deteriorate.

[@andrewbrooks990]

@@RidingWithRhi How incredible! :D I'd love to achieve that stage of commitment to my passion, time granted!

[@RidingWithRhi]

I mean it costs enough🙈! If I didn't want to do it everyday I'm not sure it'd be worth it 🤣