Recent content by AML

Can't help with clipping wet, but i always run the clippers through meths. Instant cooling and then re-oil and away you go. At the end of a clip I loosen tension and run through meths to help remove loose hair and clean.

Bitter sweet for me First thing is to take my "best boy" to his loan easier retirement home. It is the perfect home for him and is the other end of the valley from where we used to live, so it feels like he is going home. He was due to go the Saturday after lockdown was announced, so I'm really...

If you are more comfortable driving in the country as opposed to a town, book the last test on a Friday afternoon. The examiners want to get finished on time and will choose to avoid town centres.

Or rather One that has enough tools in the box that the two are never close enough to be mistaken. An instructor once told me that riding is 90% mind over matter and how true is that. As instructor not only has to know the mechanical whys and wherefores but has two separate and different minds...

That makes for quite sad reading GinaGeo, but I'm glad you have found a trainer now that works for you and the horse.

I wish I had never mentioned polished boots! Searching my memory I think it was told to me by someone that sold a number of horses in relation to buyers. They always looked at the persons boots as an indication of what sort of owner they may make. The brand new polished boots might be an...

I didn't say that any other part of me was clean! Just my horse, tack and boots! I'm not much into titles, but my instructor only likes to be called by one and it isn't instructor! I can understand why as it does relate to their teaching style and philosophy. I too like to "log" a feel and it...

I was once told that you can tell a horseman by his boots. They should be well worn but clean and polished. Funny how some things stick with you but I never turn up to a lesson or to view a horse without polishing my boots. They're rarely cleaned in-between!

So …. trainers/coaches/instructors/teachers …. whatever title you like to use. What type of person do you like/dislike to teach or does it not matter. Is your eye on the clock and the money or is a part of you invested in the partnership before you. Do you take pleasure/have pride in your...

For dressage I like an instructor that I can interact with easily. I like to chat, laugh and discuss within the lesson as I want my horse to be soft and relaxed and if I’m not how can I expect the horse to be so. As long as they are of the same or similar “school” and our temperaments are...

He listened very attentively whilst I told him about all the wonderful views he would see and places he would go! The deal is that I will keep him safe and he keeps me on his back - he's mulling it over

Oh dear And here's me on cloud nine after taking my new 4 yo out on his first solo hack today. I meant to go in the school but ...

You can listen on the Burghley radio - not the same as watching, but better than nothing

Was doing it from memory and forgot the teeny roundabout in front of Funlands. You want to pass Funlands with it on your left hand side and be on the road that finishes at West Beach car park. Just past Funlands is a huge area to park in next to the cafe - you can't miss it.

Don't know the name of it but Follow the only road onto the island until you come to a roundabout. It only has two exits - take the second one Continue until you come to a mini roundabout - go straight over Follow the road to the right past the cafe/amusement arcade and immediately after turn...