Recent content by canteron

Maybe set up a separate WhatsApp and everyone has to post a tick or something when they are done. Hopefully you could quickly do away with it if everyone is well behaved, but it does help to have some accountability.

Sorry Tiddlypom, all the terrier men I have known are 100 their own masters and do the job (well or badly) because they want to. Don’t do them down by suggesting they are somehow browbeaten into it - maybe in the 19th century but not now.

Having seen an accident with 2 horses playing and getting a leg caught in the leg straps, I now use binder twine as a fillet string. Much prefer a broken rug to a broken leg!

I have used the vet practice for over 25 years, so I guess maybe the relationship is quite established and while I was a bit surprised he commented on the value, I would prefer them to give me too much info rather than too little. And he did say he would buy the horse if he was looking, so I...

I paid £8k - she passed a 5* vetting and is already straighter with gentle schooling and bodywork. Interestingly someone offered more, but the owners preferred the home I was offering. Thanks everyone for your thoughts, and yes, I am very happy with her ☺️

Not selling, but the vet thinks I paid too much so curious (I’m happy with what I paid). 16 year old maxi cob. Nicely put together. Has mainly hacked, done a stint in riding school where she taught novices and advanced. Can jump but has not had much dressage training and is wonky in the...

You could put him up for sale - but only sell if you find the perfect match? Start by asking for videos of any perspective buyer riding, and ask that they try him 3 or 4 times before completing any deal, watch how they handle them etc. finding a new dancing partner for your horse won’t be...

I think dealers tend to know what they are selling, and may choose to gloss over certain aspects, private sellers often genuinely believe their horse has certain qualities because they don’t have enough knowledge to really know what they are talking about!

I think skiing uses a lot of the same muscles …. but I guess that’s not a lot of use!

Revisiting this thread. I have an Wintec Endurance for hacking out and the horse and I both like it. Now, my husband wants to hack out with me on this horse and I am thinking of getting him the stock saddle Wintec - I would like him to feel secure!). Does anyone have one, know if they are on...

So I believe the law has changed and people are meant to go past you at no more than 10mph and give you 2 metres, (is that right?) so it should be pretty obvious to the police if they aren’t doing that!

This. I was happy with a medium skull and thin liner. But the fitter wasn’t so I ended up with a large skull, thick liner and some extra padding to fit my head. A good fitter will really take the time to ensure it’s the best it can be. (I bought an evoke hat)

Where do you buy it loose from? I had it in Sri Lanka and rather liked it so having a cup of it with the horses sounds a good idea!

A lot depends on your neighbours and how much they enjoy moaning. Maybe worth a chat with the council/planning advisor would be good to ensure you have your ducks all lined up!

East Anglia …. the field was fertilised last week and the overnight temperatures don’t look as if they will drop below 5 degrees (well they may with windchill). Keen to get on with it in case there is a dry spell but I have never overseeded in Spring before so looking for experienced information!