Recent content by blackhor2e

You probably need someone that is a bit of an all-rounder when it comes to training, personally I would recommend Andrew Heffernan at Somerford Park. He is a brillant instructor especially on the flat, he would be able to get you going no problem.

As a rider, I just find the whole thing frustrating. I currently ride at 3* level and for the past few years every penny I have earned has gone on this dream of getting to 4* (I'm not a professional rider), I have in the past had a few sponsors but nothing more than free products or % off items...

We had an inspection done and whilst he did inspect the engine and floor etc he didn't inspect the roof (which we found out after a while was leaking) so after a costly bit of repair work it's ok again. Just something to keep in mind.

Not that I agree on the extortionate prices they go for. But I guess the attraction is a horse that is a good allrounder at a lower level would be perfect for beginners, teenagers and nervous adults alike. Therefore, highly in demand.

Ok, I would suggest if you have been doing mainly walking over the past couple of weeks then it wouldn't do any harm to incorporate some trot work. If you have any hills close by it may well be worth doing some slow walk work up and down them to help strengthen his hind end. For me its all...

I think I would move, if you want to spend more time with your horse that seems to be the only way. All feelings aside.

Mine will be out as usual, will try and ride later in our indoor as long as it's not too scary!

First thing I am wondering is did you get a back to work plan from your vet? If not, why don't you phone them for a guideline of what is the best way to start work? I would suggest lots of walk at the start for a couple of weeks, just to build up some strength over the back before you start...

I have in the past couple of years evented alone up to Advanced level, not by choice alone I must say, although I do now have a great friend and groom that comes with me as much as she can. For the times I have competed alone and fell off, nothing luckily has happened that meant that I could...

Thanks for the message Horsemad12, I hope when the vet sees her on Monday she will be able to give some direction as to what is the best thing to do for her.

I guess what I'm really looking for is hopefully someone with some experience of the injury I am about to describe - 2 years ago after a week on holiday I got on my mare and she was lame on her right fore, after some discussion and various scans my vet suggested an MRI would reveal the crux...

Have you tried a few strides canter then a few strides trot? Repeated until he stops rushing, then you can make him listen to you as it sounds like he is unbalanced and speeding up to counteract that.

As a full livery client (not in your area). My take on what you have said obviously shows holes in your horsey knowledge, but nothing that cannot be picked up quickly. My horse is based at quite a well known livery place up north, and we do pay a huge chunk each month to be there. So we have...

Be positive nailed it there, I have found my problem is giving my hands in upward transitions thus loosing the contact. I tend to do transitions now in one pace for example in trot, medium for a few steps then back to working this really helps the horse step into the contact and helps me...

This is so great to see everyone doing so well and having fun, although I can sympathise with those that have an injured horse as one of mine has injured a ddft and ligament in the same leg, which is proving very hard to treat and keep sound, so I think with her we are looking to retire from...