Recent content by becka1975

There are a lot of ventilated hat out there from Red Horse to Troxel to LAS price ranges, most of them are adjustable via a dial at the back and therefore fit a range of head sizes and shapes. I haven't found many tack shops that stock them but lots of places online! I love mine and I am...

The FEI/BEF look at as to why you are feeding said substance in these cases - if you are feeding as a calmer then it's not OK but if you are feeding to account for a lacking in the diet then it's fine - it's about intent!

Try on the EGB forum 'buddies' section if you are members and/or try the Facebook page...

I also suggest looking into doing the UK Coaching Certificate, either in general riding or specialising in your fav sport!

explain to your instructor that you're not sure - it was an automated response etc, she is asking to help you, and sometimes people are taught to do the oddest things so we ask why your doing it so that we can understand if it was a bad technique taught or habit gained by instinct or something...

Sounds like you should be fine with that sort of training in your pocket! Especially if you are training on similar terrain to that of the ride - be aware if you train on the flat and compete on the hills you might want to try to get some hill work in first! Just be careful that on the day...

As stated before it is the intention of use - same with lavender, it is not banned per se but the intention is - and the same with all calmers, magnesium and herb based!

Hi I have a question about the metal struts on the side panels - the welds are cracked should I be worried? I took for a service and they said not to worry but it seems structural to me! They are cracked on both sides and horse has only ever travelled in one side! Thanks Becka

Vet are fallible - I try to use the same FEI trained vet if I can but ironically she was away on an FEI anti-doping training course and my horse needed some anti-biotics - diff vet came, I explained he competed under FEI rules, she agreed he required anti-biotics (small skin infection), we...