Recent content by anxiousmum

Just an update for those of you who helped me out.........we took him out and talked and petted him alone the lanes and he was fine....just got a bit nappy on the way home which she handled beautifully. My niece rode him and he was a little nappy but since then we've not had a problem. Know it's...

Seriously depends on the geographically of where you live and how much you're willing to pay for what sounds like excellent facilities. I'm a sucker for a good yard.......£20 per week?

Thanks everyone....we'll be going out for a lone hack tonight so I will be on foot!! I have asked a very small and experienced friend if she can ride him once a week. Elle is getting a little scared of him so I know it needs sorting out. Some days he doesn't put a hoof wrong but he's just not...

My daughter's pony has started napping. Nothing too dangerous just turning and jumping, no rearing. He did this last year before he was turned out but he's been out now for about 2 months and he trys it on every time she rides him. She has lessons every week and her instructor has now said that...

Thanks - I've so much to learn! Off to well known equestrian store for some boots!!! x

My little Welsh B crosses his front feet in walk - like a super model. It's not so obvious in trot or canter but his feet are still quite close. On long hacks when he gets tired he quite often trips over his feet!!! He's only 4 and the vet suggested we try some brushing boots. Just wondered...

A friend of mine had a lovely horse but he wouldn't hack out on his own...she became so fed up she decided to sell and the day the new owners were coming she took him out.....you know what I'm going to say? Yes he behaved beautifully....they know, don't they??

A friend helps my daughter with her riding. She's given her (and the pony) loads of confidence.....much more than the instructor I pay a fortune for. She obviously likes you and a bit of mutual respect can mean so much when it comes to learning. I'd go for it and enjoy!

Thanks everyone for your advice - I'm so not used to owning a pony but have ridden myself in the passed. After reading your advice she took him in the school this afternoon and another girl rode him for us. She's an experianced rider and he seemed a lot calmer. My daughter then rode him and even...

Hi - I bought a 4 yr old pony for my daughter, we bought off someone who knew her and watched her ride. We were told he was suitable so took him on trial for 3 weeks. He was a little angel for 2 months - didn't spook at anything but last week he got scared and reared and threw his rider. Since...