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[littlemissmaria]

So I had to go to the Emergency Room last night. I hate hospitals so much. But I really had to deal with the fact that I'd been throwing up for almost 24 hours, and I wasn't strong enough to walk without added support. Mark was there to hold my hand the entire time, which was so sweet of him. I must have looked like total crap. They had me out in

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[brighteyedcat]

I really like it there. It's very laid back. They do have shows and participate in all of them, but there is absolutely no pressure to participate. In fact, they don't even mention it. It's on a bulliten board and you can go watch if you want, but no pressure. They board and offer private training i think, so those are the people that show the most. I just go for weekly group lessons on Wedneday nights. Its' $35 for a group of 5 or so. They have about 30 (?) lesson horses, divided in groups of Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced. They're all very different despite being mostly quarter horses, so each make for a fun and different ride. They have a very strict policy about attendance though. After you've been there for a while, it may lighten up, but for the most part this is how it goes. You pay by the month and your first month includes a deposit of a full month. If you decide to quit, you give 30 days notice and just ride off your deposit. You are allowed to miss 1 lesson a month and have the opportunity to take a make-up lesson. 3 days notice is needed to get a make up (unless it's something like an emergency or something...or like I said, after you've been there they'll let you do whatever...the rules are mainly for the kids that ride there because of the parents.) You can take a month's leave of absence with no charge though in case you're having a particularly difficult time (say you know you need at least 2 lessons off...better to take a month and get your money's worth.)

Does that help? Colleen will probably ask your experience and have you come in and watch a lesson before signing you up. The grounds are lovely too. I used to ride saddle seat, but when I came to Austin, saddle seat was not an option unless i had my own horse. So I started jumping last August at Switch Willo. Within a year I have improved IMMENSELY, so I give them the big thumbs up. Anyway, good luck! Contact me if you have any more questions. And maybe one day I'll see you around the barn. My name's Elisa. :-)