Recent content by BVoyager

If it's not registered to BHS or it isn't ABRA approved but trading, then report it to those bodies.

We recently had to sell our converted van, and I was wondering where the best place to go for trailer hire? Preferably self-drive and daily (or even hourly) hire? Based in Portsmouth/Hampshire area- thanks :)

I wouldn't recommend Fort Widley, but that's just my opinion. Quob Stables, Shedfield and Thorney Island are all really good if you don't mind going out further.

Recently I did some work experience at a riding school, and as a thank you they gave me a free lesson. That was totally fine! But where I am used to riding my own horse I really struggled with the school horse. Not being used to the trot and giving different aids was quite tricky!

Right in the middle actually, about 14/15? Her mother owns the horses herself, and sees the pictures regularly, so she knows what's going on. I know that it's totally up to her, but seeing it on my newsfeed everyday does grind my gears.

NZJenny I sometimes with it could become a law, but it would be almost impossible to regulate :( I'm good and I put my phone away when I drive, but if a helmet is a legal requirement for a motorbike then shouldn't it be for other things, such as push-bike and horses?

Yes! I mean, I always ride with a helmet, but around the yard I don't wear it like they permit in riding schools. But then again, who does when they're just grooming their horse?

To me, riding without a helmet is a definite no no. Basically I'm venting; I'm friends with a teenager on FB who has two young horses. (Disclaimer that I have never met the horses, and I don't know their temperaments, just that one is 5 and the other 6. She is an 'experienced' rider.) She...

I've had the paddock boots that I use for everyday riding for a few months, and I love them! They are extremely comfy, and I fall off a lot but they haven't shown any signs of wear at all. The boots are good quality and a very good price!

I've never heard of that one! If I'm showing in an outdoor ring, I just pick a handful of grass to get my pony's attention!

That's a beautiful trot he has!

Wow thank you for the recommendation! I'll be sure to get it!

Read up on what you can enter! Classes for specific breeds (e.g. M&M, Native, Foreign) or colours e.g. coloureds, bays etc. For in-hand showing, the judge is looking for a horse or pony that is carrying the right amount of weight, has a shiny coat, healthy hooves, and a bright eye :)

Here is a site that I found very helpful! http://www.basic-horse-care.com/showing/in-hand-showing/ If she isn't bitted then you can use an in-hand non bitted bridle- obviously because there is no bit you can't use regular reins :) Here's an example Use a leather bridle over a webbed one! The...

Thank you to everyone who has replied! Barnacle you have explained it really well :) Pearlsasinger that's exactly what I meant; I couldn't see any other way to describe it apart form jealousy! I'll take the advice onboard- I never bring treats into the field, but the public do have access to...