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I've met some interesting characters and had some not so pleasant experiences but never considered giving up over other people in...

Again I think the enjoyment element of it is irrelevant. Children (and tbf most adults including me!) don't have a full concept of what...

Laura Tomlinson's Dressage op-ed in last week's H&H made interesting reading. She basically was saying that in order to ride more...

Lesson this morning. First in ages as was diagnosed with EMS in Feb, so had a bit of a battle getting her going again. Was out last...

I did a quick search and it looks like some horses can experience laminitis following vaccines. Any chance of that?

I've known horses get low grade laminitis from vaccinations & wormers so I'd treat as if that is what you are seeing - pull off grass...

One to get framed!

pretty sure he knows it anyway 🤣

THIS!!! I have 3 'at home' so to speak. One is realistically a companion, but all 3 have the winter off as I don't have the time or...

Mine has mild bilateral hock arthritis. We have managed it in the following ways: Annual steroid injections Weight management Shod all...

I’d head straight to re medicate with Arthramid plus steroids simultaneously in both hocks (the gold standard) , then reassess after...

On a different point, it’s not uncommon for competitors going SJ or XC to raise their hands and retire if it’s not going well. Perhaps...

What if dressage was like big air? https://media1.tenor.com/m/EaFwlImZeFIAAAAd/gino-d%27acampo-gino-dacampo.gif

I don’t know. Mine is very grumpy when not ridden even if he has plenty of turnout with friends. He’s naturally curious and I believe he...

If the horses had to look relaxed and swishing tails penalised there wouldn’t be one left! This has all been said before. Dressage was...