Um, my best riding friend at our barn, the one I trust the most, is 35. So, no, you're definitely not too old ^^. (Although she doesn't know if she'll ever be able to ride again because of a back injury). Plus, we've got a lot of women who started by sending their kids to lessons and then thinking - "Hey, I want to ride, too!"
There's nothing quite like it, and you're right - being in shape (strength wise) is a necessity, but it's an afterthought. It just happens. It does wonders for your legs, for instance - especially if one is a jumper. I've been riding for 10 years, and a few years after my legs had gotten so good that I discovered I really loved running, too! So now I run every day, because I want to.
In fact, my summer schedule consisted of getting up in the morning, going to work at the Zoo until 5, then driving to the barn and riding until 7, then going home and eating dinner, and then going for a run.
Start riding again. Really. Once you're on that horse, you won't regret it a bit.
(And if you ever visit, you're welcome to ride my horse, as well. XD)
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There's nothing quite like it, and you're right - being in shape (strength wise) is a necessity, but it's an afterthought. It just happens. It does wonders for your legs, for instance - especially if one is a jumper. I've been riding for 10 years, and a few years after my legs had gotten so good that I discovered I really loved running, too! So now I run every day, because I want to.
In fact, my summer schedule consisted of getting up in the morning, going to work at the Zoo until 5, then driving to the barn and riding until 7, then going home and eating dinner, and then going for a run.
Start riding again. Really. Once you're on that horse, you won't regret it a bit.
(And if you ever visit, you're welcome to ride my horse, as well. XD)