Recent content by Cabaret

Honestly OP, unless you can prove gross, wilful negligence on the part of the pro you hired, there's no insurance claim here. It sounds like the pro was doing his job and an accident happened. If that amount of excess is too high for you, I'd recommend lowering the amount in the event of a...

Vets go through extensive schooling. Quacks do not. Vets have to graduate from school where they are taught objective, scientific information. Quacks do not. Vet students have to do extensive practical training prior to becoming vets with licensed vets. Quacks do not. Vets have to be...

How exciting! Congratulations! I still remember the day my first horse arrived! I can't wait to see pictures!

Tash - I've sent you a PM! @ Shay - Transport is something that I can be flexible on. I just like having it available in case of emergencies. Needs: - quality footing (if only an outdoor school, must be flood lit) - excellent care (including quality feed, diligent and knowledgeable staff...

I have an absolutely wonderful instructor. I searched long and hard to find him, and like many other posters, I had kissed too many a frog beforehand. My livery includes 2 lessons per week and I've been riding with him for 7 years now. What I find sets him apart from everyone else is that he...

Absolutely not! As everyone else is saying, I would have nothing further to do with her. As a breeder, doesn't she have the responsibility to know how to register a foal? Why didn't she think of this prior to the sale? You have purchased the mare and the registry of the foal is not your...

OP, I hope you had wonderful trip if you decided to go! Enfys and Baydame - I'm in King City, but not for much longer...

I'm on the east coast as well, and have been riding here for over 20 years, and although I've heard of silage, I've never actually seen it fed to horses. You may want to try livestock feed supply locations. You may be able to obtain chaff, but it's not the same, and I'd have no idea where to...

I love your horse's expression! He is very cute! Well done to the both of you! :)

I've definitely seen this too when the rider will perhaps balance off the mouth over the jump or lands hard/early. If you have ruled out all pain-related complaints, have the rider grab mane over the jump to ensure complete release of the mouth and that her seat stays off the back until...

I read and posted on her thread about her first horse show in California! It gave me a bit of a giggle, now that I understand a bit about the way horse shows run in the UK. I could completely understand the culture shock and her surprise! I'll likely have to be led around at first like a kid in...

Thanks! I hope the move goes well too. It's causing me more than just a little stress. He's coming on a plane, likely through Lufthansa to Germany, in a shipping container, then being trailered the rest of the way. He's in quarantine on this side first for 30 days. I'm hoping he takes the...

I just about died laughing when reading this! I guess I've been very spoiled, but the indoor schools are necessary here with all the snow and ice. I'm a bit horrified, but it's true - both my horse and I are waterproof. I definitely think I'll be getting a light waterproof coat though. :D

Haha, I can see the British have come by their reputation for stoicism honestly! ;) What I'm hearing is I should have a t-shirt, long sleeved shirt, sweater, rain coat, vest, and winter jacket on me at all times, just in case!