Recent content by bay_mare

I personally always buy project type horses. I have links to racing and love TB's. I say 'buy', i pick them up for free from racing yards as owners want to get rid due to the high expense of keeping a roughed off racehorse thats too slow anyway. Im picky, i'll have a look at a few, possibly...

Obese riders that wear wellies (They get all baggy around the ankle as they can't wear them properly) Obese Horses The never ending task of poo-picking Cheap Leather that never gets supple Trying to figure out what size boot to get from Mountain Horse (sizes are far too large) Plastic...

Haha - it's the first time i've seen this! Brilliant!

I agree with the above that there is far too much breeding of all animals. People see it as a way to make a quick buck and the market becomes flooded with cheap animals. I used to keep a horse years ago at a particular livery, where they were "professional breeders". They impregnated all the...

Hello, We were all having a bit of discussion at the yard the other day and i'm just interested to see what everyone else's point of view is on the subject. What vice(s) does your horse have, or a potential horse have that you wouldn't mind living with? Are there some you would simply not...

I would only ever have an ex-racehorse or TB and they only come in certain colours, my prefered colour being Bay, but I don't mind Chesnut or Grey. It's not something that's make or break when looking at a horse, although a fiery attitude is a must. I like a horse to keep you on your toes.

Hello, I'm new to all this so be gentle with me! OK, I own a 3 year old youngster and have done now for the past year or so. My father bred her from a very good racehorse (he still owns the mother) and has 40 years experience within the racing industry. He broke her in and rode her away...