Recent content by Becc

It’s worth speaking to Bransby Horses as they may not have all their companions advertised on their website. I can definitely recommend them as I’ve rehomed one of their ridden horses.

I’ve got 2 bold boxes to transport my saddles in the car. They’re great, the saddles don’t fall off and the inside of the box is very useful for storage.

I’ve got the newer 2.4l Outlander PHEV. It tows my single cheval liberte trailer and 450kg pony absolutely fine round the Lincolnshire Wolds. I’m not sure how it compares to the older 2l engines though. And it can tow on pure electric which gets us to our local competition venues and back so for...

Oh yes, that happened to me too ?. I bought a lovely Welsh D X from Freerein having ridden there for several years. I can definitely recommend them for a riding holiday. The horses are great and the trails are just fantastic. But be warned, it’s very addictive ?.

I’ve got the Liveryman harmony plus for my cob. His feathers are very coarse and thick but the clippers make light work of them so can definitely recommend them.

I can second that about Fabsil Gold. I paint it on too and the rain literally does roll off the rugs. It’s great stuff!

I use Fabsil Gold and brush it on with a paintbrush. I do my turnout rugs once a year and they usually stay waterproof for all winter. The oldest one is 6 years now and still going strong but they are good quality rugs as well.

My 19 year old had laser treatment twice for removal of mast cell tumours. The last time it was on his upper inner back leg and he had 2 removed very close together. Yes, the wounds look awful initially as the laser leaves quite a hole but they healed surprisingly quickly and he’s just left with...

Club membership allows you to compete at Prelim Bronze and Quest, £35 a year for the rider, £10 per horse. Anything above that I think you need full membership. https://www.britishdressage.co.uk/membership/club-membership/

Absolutely worth the money. I wear my Hit Air every time I ride and like others say, it’s saved me a few times from what could have been nasty injuries.

I’ve done many Free Rein holidays over the years and to begin with I went by myself on their guided rides. It was a mix of couples and other single people so I never felt uncomfortable going by myself. The nice thing was I made friends on these holidays and in subsequent years we did the self...

And another vote for Free Rein. Great horses and a beautiful area for riding.

Another recommendation for Icebreaker merino base layers. But I also have some from BAM clothing which are bamboo and they’re good too.

I’ve had my single cheval for nearly a year and love it. It’s nice to tow, my horse is far more settled in it than in my previous equitrek and a year down the line it still looks in great condition.

I know you say you don’t want to hack, but have a look at the FreeRein website. They do fab short breaks and they are proper multi day trail rides, not just short hacks. The horses are lovely, and there’s plenty of opportunity to trot and canter up the gorgeous Welsh hills. Not too far from...