I started riding at around 5, mostly western at camp on weekends. I loved them. Every now and then I wold get to ride but not seriously. Then in my early 20's I started taking lessons to begin working toward riding combined training. When I went into the Army I quit as there frankly wasn't much riding in the part of Alaska where I was stationed. About 30+ (as I think about this it is more of the +) I started riding again. Lessons for jumping, cross country, and dressage. I rode in some combined training events and lots of dressage. After several pretty nasty injuries I finally had to give up most of the jumping but I still ride dressage. I am preparing for second level this year and have taken two other horses to training in 3rd and 4th level.
I ride in my male person although would like to just go fem but that is a very different story not for this thread.
Yes, I have met many nice women riding. I have met some nice men riding but not many. For many years I was the only male type person at the show. I have met a lot of really nice horses over the years and often have preferred them.
