Lessons.. Help!

nightingale_roe · 01-04-2006, 10:49 AM

This seems to a normal occurence now, me asking for help lol.

Well, after that awesome lesson yesterday at that stables that is only 8-15 minutes from my house I have talked to my parents about taking more lessons there.

Well, its 4 1 hr group lessons for 126$ a month and I've convinced my mom to let me take some for next month. Or I could take a 45 minute semi-private(1 other person)/private lesson for 45$ twice a month.. so every second week.

Now, what would you rather do. I'm leaning towards one, but then I'm suddenly thrown towards the other by other thoughts.

Help please!

Oh'When · 01-04-2006, 10:51 AM

i would do the semi-private...you can get more help and if you work it out and you still want to take 4 lessons a month it is like $30 cheaper

Ureventer · 01-04-2006, 10:52 AM

Hmm...I think if it were me, I'd do the group lessons for a month, and then take semi-private/private. That way you can gain more experience in the saddle and then really focus on critiquing your skills once you have established them during the group lessons.

...and 8-15 minutes away?! Wow...that's awesome!

Mutrok · 01-04-2006, 10:53 AM

I would start with the semi-private. Are you able to ride in between lessons and practice what you have learned?

Super_Trooper · 01-04-2006, 10:54 AM

Well, with the first one, the lesson works out to about $31.50. BUT, coming from experience...when there are more then 2 people in a hour long lesson, you dont get much personal attention...the hour goes by really quick.

I would go for the semi-Private, 2 times a month, I think you would get more out of it!

nightingale_roe · 01-04-2006, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ureventer89

...and 8-15 minutes away?! Wow...that's awesome!

Definitely! I was so excited when we were driving back and knew the way home.. LOL We figured it out that I could ride my bike there in 45minutes to an hour

Quote:

Originally Posted by mutrok

I would start with the semi-private. Are you able to ride in between lessons and practice what you have learned?

Yeah, I go out to a different stables from 11 to 4 on saturdays and ride each time I'm out there for 1 to 3 lessons(depending on the day).. 1 1/2 hrs each (I work for these lessons)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super_Trooper

I would go for the semi-Private, 2 times a month, I think you would get more out of it!

I'm actually starting to lean towards that decision! Thanks everybody!

01-04-2006, 10:49 AM	#1
nightingale_roe Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 451 Images: 7	Lessons.. Help! This seems to a normal occurence now, me asking for help lol. Well, after that awesome lesson yesterday at that stables that is only 8-15 minutes from my house I have talked to my parents about taking more lessons there. Well, its 4 1 hr group lessons for 126$ a month and I've convinced my mom to let me take some for next month. Or I could take a 45 minute semi-private(1 other person)/private lesson for 45$ twice a month.. so every second week. Now, what would you rather do. I'm leaning towards one, but then I'm suddenly thrown towards the other by other thoughts. Help please! __________________ I'm so sorry I left you behind <3 Jack Don't squat with yer spurs on..

01-04-2006, 10:51 AM	#2
Oh'When Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Correcting My Spelling -_- Posts: 1,488 Images: 82	i would do the semi-private...you can get more help and if you work it out and you still want to take 4 lessons a month it is like $30 cheaper __________________ I am a part of The Purebred Crossbred Club Proud Owner of St. Elmo's Fire (a.k.a. Owen)

01-04-2006, 10:52 AM	#3
Ureventer Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Munchkinland (fa la la) Posts: 5,215 Images: 36 Blog Entries: 44	Hmm...I think if it were me, I'd do the group lessons for a month, and then take semi-private/private. That way you can gain more experience in the saddle and then really focus on critiquing your skills once you have established them during the group lessons. ...and 8-15 minutes away?! Wow...that's awesome! __________________ ♥Formal Attyre Voici mon secret. Il est très simple: on ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur. L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux.

01-04-2006, 10:54 AM	#5
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	Well, with the first one, the lesson works out to about $31.50. BUT, coming from experience...when there are more then 2 people in a hour long lesson, you dont get much personal attention...the hour goes by really quick. I would go for the semi-Private, 2 times a month, I think you would get more out of it! __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

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