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The daily mail seem to think there is such a thing as a "thoroughbred cob"... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2552087/Horse-walks-supermarket-Woman-downs-Pepsi-trotting-Tesco-HORSEBACK-dared-NekNominate-online-craze.html

I love mine. I have long thin bones too and this was the only saddle I tried in which my knees didn't pop over the rolls! Ideal for horses with a flatter, longer back I would say. I did initially want a monoflap but I just didn't feel as secure in any of them as the Kontrol and doing the girth...

I have helmet ears too. They are fabby as attach to your hat so don't slip. I have the version which come with headphones so you can listen to music or phone people while riding. Here is the website: http://www.helmetears.com/

Unfortunately yes! He lives out 24/7 in summer as I can ride him everyday but during the winter he gets bored stood in a field with no grass and pulls his own shoes off. Quite a nuisance when it happens once a week. Bringing him in has stopped this and it also means it is easier to ride after...

The predominant factors are surely money and a horsey background. Yes, talent is also important but it will take longer to get to the top without the ability to have the horsepower, facilities, training, transport etc. on tap. Horsey parents understand that to do well, their child has to ride...

It is quite a complicated process so bear with me! 1) create a free lifetime registration online 2) register your horse to your name (you will need to scan a copy of his passport and upload it) 3) you now have to pay £10 to be entitled to purchase day tickets (this means you get handbook...

I have had horse for just over a year. He came with nothing which was an awful excuse to go shopping. He now has 55 (and every single one is navy as I have horrific OCD) rugs. The scary part is that they all get used! I did recently total up his whole wardrobe and was shocked at the amount I...

Wowee! Uber jealous, enjoy it :)

My horse only has PE rugs as I think they are fab. His 450g tail flap ripped off last winter (don't know how) so sent email + pics to them. They offered me a new rug for £35 and I also got to keep the other one which I got repaired locally for £2. I was in contact with Diane and found her to be...

On the odd occasion when my parents muck out they always comment on how my horse could pee for Scotland and that it took them agees. Go up the next day and most of his bed has gone!

I think this is my main reason really - the horse will be sold before Uni so the more I do on him now the more we can get for him. Wanting to go to Uni in England so any extra cash would help so much!! I only have two seasons before Uni so I want to have as much fun and success in that time...

I don't think I would ever find the time to get a job tbh. Already doing work experience, babysitting etc on top of hockey, riding and homework. Would also rather save up for driving lessons in the long run as only 6 months to go (yipee!!). Thanks for the suggestion though :)

Completely true. A bit like the smell of your own clothes! Mine smells nice and clean but my sister's always smells dirty!!

He is on full during the week and DIY at the weekends. I do go up on the odd day during week but really want to make it a permanent routine. My yard doesn't offer exercising and there isn't anyone who I would 100% trust so a bit reluctant. I finished my season beginning of September so he had a...

It was working earlier in the week. Managed to jot down all possible events. Delighted that eventing in the North and Scotland seems to have been given a boost. If I had some sort of super horse, I could event every weekend from the end of March to the beginning of October without travelling...