Recent content by BigRed

Yes, my vet saw me ride him in the school and on the lunge - he lunges without any problems by the way.

My horse had been going well in the school and doing well in competition. Then as the sand surface started to dry, he decided he would not go forward and eventually started to nap and rear. He has been thoroughly examined by the vet, the physio and the saddler and they all say nothing is...

I must have completely misunderstood. I thought I had to buy a ticket ? I don't remember reading anything about Gold sections ?

Probably a real dumb question, but it's not clear on the BD website. I have bought some tickets, so I can compete in some Prelims without paying to join as a full BD Member. I have registered myself (and horse) as Associate Members. So, do I pay the entry fee AND the BD ticket ?

Ariat are changing the design of their Bromont boots so I believe, and consequently they are £100 off in most places. I have very long legs and they are find for me and they polish up very smart. Try Hope Valley web site, they have a few long boots that are on sale.

He is still difficult when my trainer rides him, she is however a much stronger rider than me, so she gets a better tune out of him. When we have a lesson in her indoor school he doesn't spook or leap around, but he doesn't work as well as he can outside. The competition venue he has been to...

I have owned my horse for nearly 2 years. He does not like working indoors. I can get him going nicely outside, but when I have a lesson indoors he tenses up, stiffens his back, trips, stumbles and is generally difficult to ride. I have a pukka trainer with very good indoor and outdoor...

I am with them and they pay with no hesitation. (for my horse)

pretty much anything goes showjumping.

I gave up on hoof supplements. But when I fed my horse top spec complete balancer. Her feet grew properly for the first time in years.

Jeep. Mine has a 3.5 ton towing capabilities. Never find myself short of power. The 2.8 merc engine is fabulous.You get a lot of car for your money as a second hand vehicle.

I did the same as you, when I bought my first house. Fast fwd a few years and now I have a house with my own stables and horses at home. Sometimes you have to get your priorities right. You are doing the right thing. You will have horses again.

I bought some hkm breeches last year in Germany. They are great, wash well, etc. BUT, they keep sliding down, which I find very irritating. I probably need to try them with a belt.

Thanks. It took 1hr 20 mins and then he walked on with a couple of short stops further on.

My horse resents pulling (can't say I blame him). But then he got really silly about a solo combination too. When he has a paddy like this, I rig up cross ties and I am amazed at how quickly he stands still, they are like magic.