Wow! A thread on equestrians, who would've thought.
Over in my poor corner of the world, it seems like some sort of obscure activity, and people look at you a bit funny when you say what you do in your spare time.
Anyway, yes I ride. I grew up riding hunters, but now ride and compete in dressage. I have a 7-year-old, 16.1 hh Dutch Warmblood that we brought over 2 years ago. We've trained him up to the point where we're schooling most Prix St. George, but I've only competed up to 3rd level (we use the American system here). Pony's registered name is Rocky - I tried changing it when he came, but it just stuck.
Before he came along, I had an awesome little black quarter horse mare. She was so much fun - used to have a blast racing with other students! But then I guess I grew up a little and decided I wanted to compete more seriously.
It's so hard figuring out what to do with the horse and riding after leaving for university. Has anyone successfully kept up with consistent riding while at school? I'm hoping to go to uni in London, which would obviously rule out continuing, but if I stay here I'd hate to have to sell him.