Recent content by Baggybreeches

I was there, it wasn't hot at all. The conditions were perfect, the temperature was around 8 degrees C with a stiff breeze blowing across from the west.

I am assuming by that statement you are looking for monetary recompense? Good luck if you think you want to waste money, I doubt you would find a solicitor to represent you. Vets have very good professional indeminity insurance and it isn't as easy as you would want to believe to actually sue...

You asked for free advice on an internet forum from people who don't know your horse, in my opinion a vet looking at the horse is best placed to offer you advice on whether the particular injury should have been picked up on the vetting (just as an aside £250 isn't a very exensive vetting (oh...

Sorry but if you can't provide timely veterinary treatment for your horse then you can't afford one.

I agree with TarrSteps, work on her basic fitness more than schooling as such. As long as she is working in a relaxed frame don't worry too much about what is happening as long as she is 'off your leg'. As she gains confidence and strength the other things will become easier for her and...

Agree with this, we were regularly led by other people at BSPS shows (due to two of us being in the same class!). If instructor wants to go for it then I guess she will have a fair idea of turnout etc, so let her take charge.

A lot of people tell me one of my horses is lame. He isn't, he has stringhalt (and is a bit of a knob) so it takes him a good 15/20 minutes to warm up sufficiently to actually be loose and free in his paces (that's provided he hasn't seen anything drastically exciting as he will then continue to...

That's really not good enough! A GP saddle is neither use nor ornament if you want to jump properly. I would start looking at trading standards. Did you pay on your credit card? If you did you will have a huge amount on consumer rights backing. Don't let them fob you off.

I totally agree with this, I have an ID mare with huge everything, luckily I am fairly experienced and can tell whether a saddle fits more or less. I originally bought a Falcon Osprey jumping saddle for her as a 5 yr old which still fits her now (although I've lent it to my mum for her horse)...

I agree with this. Also I am a great believer in not doing too much too soon, so take him in the 75, and then give him a breather and go back in again HC. I prefer to do this with green horses than automatically take them in the next class up. Make everything a nice happy time for him now and...

I echo this sentiment entirely. I am sure if you look about on some local forums (and maybe get in touch with some local event riders you might find something looking for a step down). Huge respect x

Oh and just a little tip, try to dry your jacket before you take it to the dry cleaners or they will stare at you with a very stern tone ;)

I have come to the same conclusion for different reasons, £110 (2 x sets) every 6 or 7 weeks would get me a nice enough holiday........ Until my two shuffle off this mortal coil I am duty bound to provide for their welfare which does include shoes for both of them

Ooh this is the first picture of the little one that I have seen!

There isn't dress code for foot followers other than 'appropriate clothes' (usually boots and warm/dry clothes!). I guess it depends on how you follow and if you have enough self respect to wear clean but functional clothes?