Comments on: The Age Impaired Rider: To old for that? Never!

By: Yvonne Underwood

Yvonne Underwood — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:31:23 +0000

I am also 73 and still riding, although I do endurance riding. I am off to Peru to ride into the Machu Picchu ruins for 7 days on horseback. There are a lot of us old farts riding emdurane. If you enjoy doing something, keep it up, you may slow down, but keep doing it. Happy Trails

By: marie pronzato

marie pronzato — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:57:26 +0000

Lovely story and most encouraging. While I doubt that I will be eventing in the near future, at 62 I am clearly in love again with riding. I wish that there were more trainers out there that didn’t look their noses down at us and display lack of interest but perhaps that will change. I have been fortunate to have a great trainer who does not look at my age as a barrier.

By: TWG

TWG — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 02:29:24 +0000

If you love it…never give it up. You have one life and it is yours to enjoy!!!

By: Margot

Margot — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:07:30 +0000

I’m 62 and looking forward to beginner novice!

By: Crystal Kendrick

Crystal Kendrick — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:37:30 +0000

I’m Judy’s coach (2x’s/week/9yrs) & I can tell you that she’s an inspiration to me. I can only hope & pray that I’ll be in the same boat as her @ that age. She works hard in & out of the saddle & it shows! She’s not just a client, but family.I’m so very proud
of her.

By: barbara martin

barbara martin — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 13:42:30 +0000

Must be something about the name Judy…we’ve got Judy Ward here in Michigan, just a few days past the age of 65 (+/-), and she is an avid Eventing rider who serves as one of our best role models for Eventing fans of ALL ages. Just add NO AGE LIMIT it to the list of the amazing benefits of this sport.

By: Wylie

Wylie — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 12:56:27 +0000

Definitely inspirational!!!! I love hearing stories about the unsung heroes of our sport:)

By: Pam Johnson

Pam Johnson — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 01:27:17 +0000

And a nicer woman you’ll never meet. Oh, and I love her Maine accent!
(yes, Judy, I’m still around competing too. But I’m driving. Hey, it’s eventing too!

By: 48northfarm

48northfarm — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:33:43 +0000

At 54, I wonder if I’ll slow down in my riding, eventually. Apparently, that doesn’t have to happen if a 73-year old is still eventing. My vegetarian diet and caring for 5 equines by myself will keep me slim, but I have my fingers crossed over my joints holding up. That seems to be the only thing holding older riders like me back.

By: julia

julia — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:54:41 +0000

Mom and I were fence judges for the last jump. We felt awful, especially since it was one of the best jumps we’d seen all day! Definitely an inspiration to riders of all ages.

By: Debby

Debby — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:45:43 +0000

Awesome! As a 50 y/o just getting back into riding after 30 years off to raise my children, this gives me hope!