Recent content by biggingerpony

No competition record. Schools in a nice outline in all paces and can do basic lateral work (shoulder in/legyield)

I'm having to make the heartbreaking decision to sell my lovely H horse. My life is currently going in another direction and I don't have the time to commit to him. I've never sold a horse before. But I'm really struggling on a value for him.. it seems like a real minefield how much do you think...

I'm in a quandary about what to do with my lovely horses. I have 2, one of which has been on retirement full livery (she's 24) she's very happy, but with various health issues (copd, uveitis etc) which is managed well and has been there for about 3 years. Yard is extremely good value and in...

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Hi all, I've found previous yards through wonderful HHO and I wonder if it would work again! Looking to relocate to Iver (south Buckinghamshire) and I want to take my horse with me. Ideally on assisted DIY, at least ok hacking and school needed, daily grazing (doesn't need to be 24/7)...

Just as an update for all those who posted their well wishes. Henry had his X-ray today, chips are definitely detached and appear to be improving, though not as quickly they should be. The worrying thing is that effusion (sp) was showing up around the joint area which means that it definitely...

Thank you for sharing your experiences ycbm, has that horse been able to go back to normal? How much rehab did you do? X

Hi LJR thank you for your reply, he's now weight bearing, but when asked to move around he still doesn't seem particularly comfortable. He literally hasn't stepped outside his box for a month so it's so hard to tell. He's probably stiff too! I'd just like to get him to the stage where I can lead...

Thank you Charlie, that's very kind of you x

Hi there, My lovely ex racer gelding sustained multiple bone chips near his stifle joint about 5 weeks ago. Lord knows how, vet thinks he has either been kicked or got cast in the stable. Chips didn't show up at initial X Ray (apparently this is quite common). He was non weight bearing...

Bearing in mind both of mine were ex racehorses I did the following with my most recent purchase: I would see owner catch, groom, pick out feet, tack up ride in the school then I would ride w/t/c and then pop over a very small jump. I would then hack out by myself and w/t/c if I felt...

Fantastic :) I have two OTTBs and they are brilliant horses, I wouldn't have anything else now! would be good to see some pics of your new one :)

I had a fantastic lesson today on my horse. Worked on his self carriage and ensuring he doesn't totally rely on me to hold him together all the time. He was brilliant and we had a lightbulb moment at the end of the lesson. When I compare him to how he was when I got him in December there's no...

My ex racehorse is exactly the same! Takes him a good 20 mins to realise we're not actually racing so I just walk him round the show ground normally with someone walking along side for some confidence. He is partial to a little bronc as well! I hope the more I do and get out experiencing new...

Hi all, Thanks for looking - I've had my lovely ex racehorse for about 10 months, he is 5 and was very very green in the school when I first got him. Over the last few months I've been working him in the school and out on hacks so that he builds up some top line and accepts a contact. This...