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I will see you there - what day are you jumping?

Just an idea but its helped mine who like to mess about and not stand - try halting out on a hack and make them look at the view for a couple minutes. he might be less likley to anticipate as he is mellow (hopefully!) and then learn that being still is what you want so you can then transfer it...

I think some of it is the time of year, Spring in the air and all that, my lot are fit & ready to go but being exceptionally perky at the moment. I would either give him something more to think about or step him down a cog, mine usually settle once they get into doing lots of shows and have...

I'm localish to you and produce showjumpers if you're still looking at different options!

what is your dissertation on sounds interesting!

The Equiport jackets are BEAUTIFUL! they do cost alot, but they are so nice. I still love putting mine on!! White jods - I like the Tagg ones as they are nice and stretchy, last a while, dont discolour, are warmer than some (not as thin) and are only about £50 unlike most which are about £70+...

I remember having one a while back, really good for fitness, its amazing how much you can improve just in 1/2 sessions. I havent had one for a while as theres nothing on the yard at the moment that would put up with it for long!

I am based at home and I stay pretty motivated as I take pride in how well the horses are going and how the place looks. But I really enjoy going to stay at my trainers every now and then as it gives me an extra kick up the backside!!

Also be careful turning out in bright sunlight & dewy long wet grass for longish periods of time. We;ve never had any mud fever caused by MUD but some of mine get exactly the same condition but caused by dew/wet grass and strong sunlight. Vet said its been getting really common in the last...

Ours have big shavings banks - no draughts, they like them to use as pillows (!!) Its not exactly hard to maintain I find

All muck out every day, cant stand it done any other way! 2 new bales a week (tues & fri) per stable, if they are going out I leave the bed up. Takes about 10 mins per horse

I pay £40 a session (from 30-45 mins) (but thats with discount). Worth every penny!!

1a. When purchasing an unbroken potential show jumping horse do you look for a specific aged horse? (Please put an x for your answer) Yes No X b. Please state why you chose that answer: A good horse can be any age! c. If yes to Q1, please tick which age: <3 3 4 5+ 2a. When purchasing an...

God he looks the spitting image & got an identical jump of a horse I used to have! How bizzare - whats his breeding?

Ours have all been backed and put over a fence and hacked out. We've chosen the best 2 (ie the ones we want to keep as long term prospects) and they are back in the field until March. They will not really be doing the 4 year olds seriously as we prefer to take our time with the ones we're...