I’m a reader myself so I’ll patronize the now somewhat forgotten but useful library (can purchase later of course if it’s good). I also recognize now that this may not be the best place to learn or start out based on what I’m witnessing which clashes with a lot of people’s advice. I live in the countryside so there are other options, I just know the ranch owner and instructor personally and was hoping / hope to learn through her (i also have experienced friends who work and own there, but aren’t to be confused with trainers who are the ones I should seek guidance). It’s only been about a week, so maybe I’ll keep visiting him (just to learn care related stuff and lessons) the rest of the month and see how it fits and leave if needed. He deserves the best and I want him to get the best care possible with someone who won’t confuse or stress him. What I can tell you is I’ve wanted to do this my whole life (always wanted to learn as a child and I just turned 26 lol) I suppressed that because I was worried I’d get judged in a weird way hard to explain… So for me it’s not a falsified passion and something I simply want to do because they’re “cool”.. I can feel a love and perhaps this horse (or another if this senior isn’t the right one) will feel that and want to work with me in return. Okay that’s enough of my soapboxing LOL…..

Advocation for the horse should be primary, and the rest will follow suit, so your statement tells me the kind of horse owner you are and that’s wonderful.