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Super helpful! thank you!!!

Thank you :) I think I'd have a lot to talk about too and it's something that really interests me.

I'm studying A levels at school in the hope of becoming a vet. I have the opportunity to complete a research project to get extra UCAS points and impress universities. However, I have NO idea what to do it on. I was thinking something along the lines of: Laminitis Headshaking Effects of...

Such a helpful link! Thanks so much guys! I saw the starting fee on the schedule...just out of curiosity...what is it? :)

oh really?! thanks I didn't know that :)

Oh no! :( I do flatwork her in a snaffle at home but if the dressage is on grass she's going to be so strong :( Guess I'll have to start practicing. Thank you for the quick, informative reply!:)

I'm hoping to go to Aston-Le-Walls horse trials at the end of august to do the unaffiliated intro or pre-novice. What bit can I use in the dressage phase? The plan was: Dressage: Cheltenham gag, GP saddle Show jumping: Cheltenham gag, breastplate martingale, GP saddle XC: same as SJ...

Goodness! Thank you for the reply. I understand it won't be the most glamorous job however you've definitely highlighted thing I hadn't thought about (eg the well established yards not taking the naughtiest ones because they don't need the money...). Ill have to talk to my mum and sister (who...

I've been approached to ride and bring on lots of horses from the yard I'm currently on and have helped sell some of them too. Unfortunately, due to a lack of money and my A-levels I no longer compete however, we're moving to a house with equestrian facilities when I finish my A-levels (sept...

Thank you. So maybe if I had some references/testimonials from people who I've previously helped with their horses on my website and some competition results? I'm sure after a few clients have been satisfied and pleased with the service a good (hopefully :p) reputation will spread by word of...

I am hoping to set up a retraining/backing/schooling yard in the near future and have a few questions: :D :confused: Do I need qualifications to run this type of yard? (The BHS exams are very expensive, though I'm sure worthwhile!) How would I start it up? How would I get my first clients in...