I was introduced to North Manor and Valli Hayes by my friend Rose who also rides there. At the time I was 69 yrs. old, had never ridden before and was terrified of horses! I was looking for something which would take me right out of my comfort zone.
At my first meeting with Valli she welcomed me warmly, and, I felt, assessed me very accurately as someone who would need a lot of time and a great deal of patience!!!
My first ride was on the lunge on George, couldn't have been better, very gen...