Recent content by becca_22

I highly recommend Ingestre. I had the best time when I spent a few weeks there, and if it wasn't at the other end of the country from me I'd be there every week!

I'm a certified trainer in Franklin balls but originally I was very, very sceptical. I did the course because I had a "I don't care if it works or not, if that's what my clients want then that's what we'll do" sort of attitude. I had to buy some to use during the course, so decided I'd give them...

As a teenager I got left behind a lot (a bit embarrasing because I'm now an instructor!) but for me, and a fair few of the riders I've taught who had the same problem, it was a balance thing. Most have benefited a lot from various combinations of shortening the stirrups a few holes...

Oooh I do love a holiday, and oddly enough I've never been to the Lake District so I'll definitely look into this for the future!

Thank you for this :)

Thank you!

I was afraid you would say this! Thanks to both of you anyway

Hi everyone, A bit of a niche one this evening. I really want to try Sidesaddle in the New Year, and I'm looking for a riding school (ideally Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire area, possibly a little further out) that offers lesson in sidesaddle. I don't have my own horse at the moment, nor do I have...

I'm sorry if this is in the wrong place...I'm not quite sure where it belongs. I'm planning to do my RDA coaching exams - I'm pretty much there for my first one (I think it's Green Card coach?? The one where you have to teach a couple sessions at different RDA groups), due to prior experience...

Hi everyone, I'm a 2nd year BSc Equestrian Sports Science student at Hartpury, and I'm doing my dissertation next year. I want to do my dissertation on something that the industry and horse owners actually want and can use, so what sort of thing do you guys want to know about rider psychology...

Thank you Flicker :)

I'm just doing a bit of "market research" about DIY & Grass Livery prices, as I'm considering setting up something along these lines in a few years time, and would like to get some opinions as to whether these prices seem reasonable for what I would be planning to offer. Location: Surrey or...

I agree that it probably should be quite simple, but as has already been pointed out, there are a lot of overweight horses in this country! I've heard of all sorts of things, like cobs that hack out in walk & trot only x3 per week being fed ungodly amounts competition mix and it just makes me...

I've head the NAF Magic one is really good and it should be competition legal - GBR team riders can use it at FEI events!

Hi everyone, This might be a bit of a controversial one, but I hope it doesn't get too heated. I just wanted to get everyone opinion's as to why many horse owners don't get proper help and advice relating to their horse's nutrition. I've heard a lot of people say things like "i asked my...