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Being consistent is very valuable to a horse! They like knowing what they're supposed to be doing. It doesn't have to be strict or...

The day I quit jumping was also the day I won a. 1 day event. Came over xc finish line just thinking I’m glad that’s done rather...

Who cares what people wonder. Quit if you want. There's nobody holding a gun to your head!

I went to see my boys progress at Guy’s place today and wow he is doing so well! So calm and actually quite good on his feet for a...

Day 1 of the clinic has give well. Working I. Suppleness, flexion, shoulder in/out and transitions within the manoeuvre . Amber was...

There's nothing like a hack on a 13h microcob to cheer me up. The field margin had drained enough for a Thelwell style blast (her idea...

Off to the alps - no mud! Haven't ridden for a few weeks due to fall and can't remember last competition. December I think. Not sure...

Well if Myka behaves tomorrow the way she did today, I will be absolutely over the moon. We had a whole list of challenges to tick off...

Today we had visitors - in the howling wind and rain - so I decided it was a good opportunity to take our rising 4yo for her first ride...

I guess that’s the thing isn’t it. Had I decided against the arab I always would have thought about her and she would have been the one...

I don’t think I have. I had one that nearly got away but fate intervened. Poor early 20’s … looking a cheap horses / unbroken, sharp...

Either pile money into good trainers with the proviso that it could still be pain related; or retire her and buy a confidence giver.

UPDATE! Seller accepted 5 stage vetting, which was completed today and horse passed with flying colours. I guess some things are just...

I think his method has a place. Dangerous horse's aren't just the ones that bite, lunge and attack humans. Bargy cobs with novice...

A friend of mine had him out to an aggressive mare with good results. I think it's tricky as owners expect magic wands and their...