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It’s just incredible what they make, some of them. But what about the horses that may not be in the very small pool of those clearly earmarked in those professional yards for the very top. Maybe one that would go three star but not necessarily on to four star. I’m sure they are also...

Apologies, I was thinking more of those with potential to go up the grades. So the The KBIS Osberton young horse championships or those placed in the BYEH would be more like it. Not that I’m buying myself right now but just wondering what sort of prices they fetch. Obviously once horses...

I know that prices do vary but I’ve been wondering what sorts of prices younger horses can command once they’ve been placed at Badminton grassroots, for instance. Any ideas people?

What turn out has he he got? I would give him as much as possible including 24/7 and just bring in an hour before you ride. It’s their natural state to be out and is very calming. Also cut all hard feed, that will certainly calm him down. Plus this is a great time for you to bond with...

Hi Kimberleigh, the equivalent of County level U.K. would be the bigger Irish shows. Like Tralee, Limerick and Charleville for instance. Those shows have plenty of showing competitions. What part of the country are you in, google the biggest shows around you that come to mind and look at the...

I know of a super ISH, sweet as a nut and already jumping Fox. Those lovely straightforward amateur horses can be not so easy to find.

No offence, but your post would never have been written by a man! For God’s sake give yourself a bit of credit. I mean that in the best possible sense. I’m sure you’re well able to ride or the friend wouldn’t have asked. Go out and enjoy it and stop fretting.

I second Kelly’s Marks book Perfect Manners. I’ve had great results using her techniques and found them very straightforward to apply.

I have found their jobs to be too short and also baggy so won’t be getting again. It doesn’t help that you can’t try them on, of course they can be brought back buts that’s a pain really.

Well done MP, a truly inspirational story. Just shows what you can achieve with hard work and a willing, clever mare!

There’s nothing suspicious in them not wanting you to ride again. You’re taking the horse subject to vetting. I’m sure they simply have other things to be doing in preference to arranging and facilitating more rides for you. Good luck with the vetting.

OP it’s your horse and you can do what you like, that’s the bottom line here. There’s no obligation on you to be overly generous to the loaner. Simply ask her does she want to buy at your asking price, minus the cost of sales livery. If not sell him to someone who can afford him.

If you retire her to a proper set up then she won’t be bored. There’s a huge difference between pottering round the same field with one or two and having freedom over a lot of land with a herd. Horses generally love it and revert back to being in a herd like ducks to water. I think...

Did you have the horse vetted prior to purchase? Normally the vet will check if the horse is fit for the purpose you’re buying him for, in this case eventing.

You did the right thing there going on the fun ride and putting yourself in the way of all that jumping. Scary over the first few and then you’re away again. Well done.