Recent content by BellaContessa

2 questions for people who have tried samshield helmets: 1. Do they fit round heads? (currently have a Gateshouse HS1 & have previously had a Champion) 2. Do they make your head really sweaty? (found this problem with Champion, not so much with my HS1) I will obviously go and try one on but...

His saddle fits fine thanks, it doesn't slip! I use a breastplate as a just in case measure for cross-country, he doesn't wear one for day to day riding.

Hi everyone, I've been looking to buy a breastplate for my ex-racer for a while, however from trying a few on I've determined he's a really odd shape. He seems to have really long shoulders and a low set neck, so I need something that has long shoulder straps but the bit that goes between his...

Your nearest hunt will probably be the Lauderdale, however you're in travelling distance of the Buccleuch, Jed Forest and Berwickshire (and the Fife but getting over the bridge can be a nightmare sometimes). I live quite near you (Penicuik) and I hunt with the Berwickshire, mainly because I love...

Hi all! I've put an entry in for the BE90 at Eglinton this year. I've never ridden/spectated at this event before and am curious as to what the course is like(the only course photos I can find are really old). Just wondering if it's particularly hilly/twisty and how inviting the jumps are...

I love my premier equine boots, fit really well on both my WBx who has quite chunky legs and my ex-racehorse who has really fine bone. Have never had any problems with them slipping/rubbing on either of them. Easy to clean and great customer service from the company! I also have the premier...

With regards to the pink foam it sounds like she's just bitten her tongue, my mare did that the first few times I had her in a leverage bit just because she was trying to evade it. Once she realised she couldn't no more bitten tongues :)

I had that problem when I first took my mare out, the only bit that I found that worked for her was an American Gag. They're very severe though so you do have to have quite soft hands to ride with one.

I've just recently bought my first ex-racer (July)and think he's fantastic. As for how to find one I just emailed a few racing yards and let them know what I was looking for (height, age, what discipline I was hoping to do) and a few got back to me with suitable horses. Bought the first one...

I absolutely love the Nuumed close contact hiwither numnahs! Fit perfectly under my monoflap saddles and give my thoroughbred's "shark fin" withers plenty of clearance. Even before I was converted to monoflap saddles I still used Nuumed saddle cloths, think they're fantastically shaped and...

Try Treehouse: http://www.treehouseonline.co.uk/home They'll make Racesafe to order.