Thanks everyone. I have had a few people message that Ashton's is not full of kids . I think maybe years ago it may have been as the person who told me was on there years ago. But I actually met someone on there now and have been PM'd and it's not anymore - I'm going to go look.
I haven't...
I had a Parelli lesson once on pushing your horse away out of your space by putting your hands up in front of you and slightly moving them back and forward and sending the horse back with your energy. The lady teaching did it everytime perfectly. I tried it and the horse put its ears back and...
I've fallen in love with him - he's gorgeous. I think you appear to have researched what you've done and are asking for advice on something you're not sure about. Ignore the negative post - some people just come on here to put other people down x good luck with him :)
A schoolmaster is usually an older horse who has been there and done it. They are not like most riding school horses, a bit more advanced but not too advanced or sharp. I think loaning a horse that is a bit more advanced than a typical riding school horse would improve your riding and private...
My friend had a horse for 4 years, daily turnout. Moved to a yard with 2 days a week turnout. The horse starting bucking, biting and spinning in the stable , so it then had to be tied up at all times ( yes I know BHS says this should be done all the time) in the stable, even for skipping out...
Thanks for your very helpful reply. You are a lovely, kind, helpful person for trying to help me out :) I have two rabbits, Bish and Bosh, and two guinea pigs, Milly and Mopsy ! Are you psychic or do you know me lol x Can I just say thankyou to the five people who have helped me a lot and sent...
Thank you. Poplar Farm was really nice. Tidy, clean, nice menage, 24/7 turnout, hacking but it's only DIY :(. The website for Sutton Fields says DIY too :( I can't manage 100% DIY because of my back problems. I shouldn't be riding really - advised against it - but I'm addicted.
They are meant to replace the horse and not to penalize you for one that doesn't move. My friend had a similar horse in stage 2. it stopped at every single jump. They swapped it and she passed.