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Haven't seen it yet but World Horse Welfare do regular webinars. Tonight's was: 'Buying a horse: Traps for the unwary'. The others have been good so probably worth a watch. They normally upload them to their YouTube channel a couple of hours after they run.

Hi All I have a 13 year Old gelding with hock arthritis, injected and seems all Good so far. Previously at a yard where he was in every night, but now at a yard he can live out all year if I want, though I also have a stable for him if needed. Living out over the summer seems to have done him...

Thanks all will try the stick.

Nope doesn't tend to try and grab a bite to eat on the way in, and is very sweet in most other ways. He lunges really well by voice, also responds to voice commands well when ridden, just not on when leading, can be a ****** to get him to trot up!

Hello all Am having some frustration with leading new gelding. Being bought in from the field especially, he walks sooo slow. Refuses to walk alongside me, is a nightmare if bringing two as he won't even keep up the pace with another horse. Any suggestions? Have tried a slap with the end...

Hello HHers! Am in the planning stages of thinking about what I need for a new horse, hopefully arriving in about two weeks. He is a 15.1 middle weight connie X something irish chap. Am thinking about the essentials I need to get in for him. I have everything for the rider but absolutely...

Just to update all you kind people who offered your thoughts. Went to see the mare, a few times, she was pretty much as described. Very strong and not been schooled for quite a while, but genuinely quite nice in all other ways. After much texting and good communication agreed I would arrange...

Just in a general way, I know it would depend on the individual, but how much weight would an average 15hh connie happly take?

Wow, thanks to everyone who responded. You’ve given me a lot to mull over. Am still hoping to view but will be sure to drag a friend with a camera with me! I’m still hoping the lady has been honest, but will certainly keep my wits about me and not get on without seeing her ridden...

Hi All, Long time reader of this forum but first time poster. Be gentle!! Been a long time since I owned my own horse, only shared for the last few years. I’m looking at buying my own but terrified as not owned for 20 years and back then my parents were responsible for the buying part. So...