should i do this? would it be an awkward situation?

It wouldn't be weird, it is a business matter and if the trainer was offended, it would be unprofessional. Anyway, she probably won't be seeing as you are buying her horse.

You just say to her "Hello, remember me? I used to ride with you! How's the business going? Well I saw that lovely ______ is for sale, and I'm really interested. I hope the offer is still up?" etc. etc.

Don't let embarrassment or anything get in the way of a life changing opportunity! It sounds like you love this horse, and you'll only regret it in the future if you don't get him because of your social situation with your trainer! I'm sure she won't be offended, she'll be happy to hear from an ex-pupil (and to be honest she sounds like a pretty bad teacher - maybe she should be embarrassed!).

Remember buying a horse takes a lot of money and responsibility and skill. You have to know how to exercise and care for a horse, what to do in an emergency, have the land/livery, know your financial situation and know when you can see the horse. I'm sure you do know all that though!

Hope I helped, good luck!

- Aline

It wouldn't be awkward at all.

It's all part of any business, especially the horse business. Clients come and go and money comes and goes. A sale is a sale to your trainer and since she knows you she might even cut you a deal. As long as you didn't end on poor terms, which it really doesn't sound like you did, I see no reason not to inquire. Just call her and say you saw "Pony" for sale and are interested in him. That's all it takes!

You either have very poor balance and are not a willing student to teach or you are totaly being screwed.

But I guess if you are willing to just sit on a horse and be taken for a ride and pay whatever you pay good for the person taking your money.

I have given lessons for many years and Most of my students were cantering on the second month. Two of them are trainers now and did not take years of lessons. Some people just have a knack with horses and get along with them well and are great riders with very little ride.

If you take more lessons, just quit doing it if they are not teaching you to ride.

The only one who thinks this would be an awkward situation is you.

You have every right to enquire about that pony. You are not asking for riding lessons, but about spending money on buying a pony that is advertised as being for sale. You are a potential buyer for the pony.

Asking about buying the pony will not hurt at all, nor will it be awkward for anyone but you. Go ask.

It wouldn't be awkward at all! You couldn't afford the lessons, and so what? You couldn't! Things happen!! So if you go to her/him, you will know her so it wouldn't be awkard at all. Just talk to her like you've known her for 2 years.

tell her if your allowed to your interested in buying the pony, if she gets the money im sure she wont care.. I(sorry that sounds rude about the money part but you know what i mean) and atlesst your first horse will be one you already know and trust!

You should! Hey, what would you lose right?