Recent content by Berkshire123

By the sound of it if you got your hands on a chifney and pulled its mouth to shreds, you would be using it incorrectly. As I stated, it is a useful tool to use when the handler is experienced in using them. You obviously are only aware of them being used incorrectly and pulling the horse to...

I had exactly the same problem with an ex racer. Only thing that worked was to put a chifney in his mouth and give it a tug every time he reared. Rearing in any sense is very dangerous, especially if you are standing directly in front of him (to your coust as you found!) and with a farrier under...

Hi all Just wondered if anyone else had experience of this... Recently we (our yard) booked out a fully qualified local equine dentist. However it was one of the trainees/apprentices that arrived and treated the horses. Having looked up the name of the person, there is no mention of them...

Berkshire College of Agriculture is very good I know a few friends who have horses there. Students ride your horse, amazing facilities too

Hi all Just wondered if anyone else entered the Pang Valley XC Fun Ride that was supposed to go ahead today? We entered last week and paid £88 for 4 riders to take part, sent off the entry with the cheques and a phone number. Drove there today (1 hour drive) and low and behold the damn ride...