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My lad always got scabby legs and I’d manage with the usual lotions and potions. Last year I started feeding chondroitin for itchy skin issues and so far this winter hasn’t had any scabs despite being out overnight in all weathers so I would definitely recommend looking at diet as well if you...

I haven’t got the winter ones but I have both equine splendour and the HH competition tights and they are pretty similar. I’m tempted by the ES now 😁 I also have le mieux dry Tex and they are very warm and tested waterproof 😂 I got on sale for £55 but if wanting very warm they may be worth the...

I have 2 pairs of countrydale (not this style) and wouldn’t buy again, especially not at that price I’d prefer to spend a little more on eqcouture or blackfort. Reasons I don’t like them are the material feels cheap, stains easily, hay sticks to them, the thermofleece are very warm but fall down...

There’s loads of good advice already on this thread, but just wanted to say I’ve been there and tbf it’s been 8 years and I’m still not the same rider I was. I tried just plugging away at it, telling myself to stop being worried, I did Karl’s confidence day (which was very good), but the biggest...

I think you dealt with it perfectly, better than I probably would! You did what you had to do to keep you, your horse and everyone around you safe. Don’t over analyse it, sounds like you know your horse very well. Well done :)

I’ll be honest when I’m driving and passing horses/cyclists/pedestrians I’m looking at the road and not whether someone is thanking me and I don’t give a monkeys whether they thank me or not. I do nod a thanks when riding and drivers pass considerately as I don’t think taking hands off reins...

I went for the liner option last winter thinking it would be cheaper and easier but agree it’s a faff and he snapped his chest strap which made me realise the obvious - if outer rug is damaged then you haven’t got another rug. Personally wouldn’t go for liners again but if your pony is very...

I have one with similar symptoms to yours, I have found applying bite back spray to the mane and tail every other day works well. I have also added global herbs skratch to his feed for the last couple of months not sure if that has done much as he was a bit itchy when I got back from a weeks...

I have been having lessons with a RWYM instructor for a couple of years. I’ve been riding about 35 years and never been able to get a horse to move so well as when I have a lesson with her, when I’m left to my own devices it’s a different story mind :D Most of my friends had a lesson or two...

I thought the same as you and had never used a neck strap before. I now have one of these and I love it makes me feel more secure and keeps hands in a good position. Very easy to grab if needed as it’s in just the right place. I attach mine to the saddle...

I have a horsemanship saddlery bridle it’s anatomical and beautiful Italian leather so would recommend based on quality, but mine is black I have never seen the brown in person. The owner is very helpful I’m sure if you email them she can send you a pic of the brown leather they use.

Just to add I wore this with a chest harness but had it up and to the side near my armpit rather than directly in the middle of my chest.

I got mine off eBay not sure if this still available but there’s other similar ones or you can get custom prints https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255595721915?var=555537845154

Rider eye do leg lights https://www.ridereye.co.uk/products/light-band-red-or-white-led-light-3-sizes-hi-viz-orange-yellow-or-pink also do led hat bands https://www.ridereye.co.uk/products/hi-viz-hatband-front-rear-led-lights I think they're on the expensive side and haven't bought them myself...

I have been using horse leads version of sole paint this year and have to say it’s really good, frogs stay quite hard and dry even though he’s out in the mud all day and it’s very quick and easy to apply (paint on with a brush which is provided). I use it a couple of times a week in the evening...