Recent content by Annandalelass

I wouldn't expect my Farrier to be at my yard beyond 6pm - everyone has the right to a life. besides after a hard day at work I don't want to be standing around waiting for a farrier ;)

He's worth, what he's worth to you. Yes every horse does have a 'market value', but you are interested in getting something that suits you and for me that would be priceless. So if he's the horse for you what difference does someone else's opinion of his value make. Only you can decide...

Just looking for some advice/guidance. I have 10.5weeks to go in my pregnancy, I haven't ridden since I found out I was pregnant. Previously I had x2 miscarriages and one was after I had been riding, I'm sure it wasn't linked but I thought better to be safe. I am missing riding Mitzi...

I admire your ability to stand back and consider all the options here, me I'd have jumped straight in and got the horse :eek: I have a friend who was 'given' a horse she had been exercising for free, it turned out to have severley collapsed heels and pulled up vvvvv lame just after she got him...

goodness me :eek:, I've only just joined this forum thinking it would be a way to chat through horsey issues, get some much needed advice etc.. I'm astounded :confused:, she is not my favourite celebrity but I would never start something like this. She is who she is, and while you have a...

Congratulations :D You should be so proud of yourself, I have had confidence issues in the past due to a couple of bad falls, and it takes a huge amount of courage to get back in the saddle and try again - so well done you :D

Thanks so much for all the advice and support its much appreciated. On looking over the weekend on how I handle her, you're probably right I am lacking in confidence. I'm only 5ft 2 and Mitzi is 16.3h but her size has never bothered me before, however I do appear to be much more conscious of...

I have a 16.3h hanoverian mare called Mitzi. She is a lovely big, affectionate horse, and is the top horse in a field of 6. In the past couple of months Mitzi has become very difficult to handle, which is unusual for her especially if I'm handling her as she normally behaves for me. 4 of...