its a toughie... becuase personally im too wimpy to say anything
i would make it clear to the mother that you are not responsible for her, she is welcome to come but if anything happens its not your fault!
also tell the girl that she needs to improve her riding and give her as many...
I have a coloured irish draught X
Nice big hard platedish sized feet i have had him for 3 years always unshod however had him shod in the run up to a ODE last year as was doing roadwork everyday with lots and lots of trotting
I am now in the process of getting him fit again and he will be...
you are not a terrible owner do not beat yourself up over this
It is clear that you care about the welfare of your horse and are beside yourself
plus side: sudocream works wonders im sure it will clear up in no time
doesnt sound like mudfever
I have known horses to get sores in the...
Entering a dressage competition with my horse next week
Slight problem, his name is Baz Lol Basil on his passport
Can anyone help me with thinking up a showname for him please!
Hes a 15.2hh skewbald irish draught X if thats any help
Thank in advance!
i dont see why not he will look smarter as well and be more comfortable if you can see and treat it
aslong as you dont leave him outside 24/7 nekkid!! ;)
do lots of trot poles and set up some canter poles to get a steady rythm, canter on a circle, do just 5 or 6 strides of a steady canter and then back to trot, get her back steady and then again, 5 or 6 strides lots of reward after a couple of strides of a steady balanced canter
get the saddle...
personally i would charge £20 a week
For me if i am going up any way its no skin off my nose to muck out/do one more, im happy to be riding
I would also hope that in doing it so cheaply they would return the favour if needed
Advice please on how to get horse to pick his back legs up
He knocks down every fence. hes clever as hes very careful cross country but at my local shows the poles are plastic and he just knocks them even at 2ft classes which is very very below his capabilities