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8th April Ozzy goes for an early springtime walk! We are normally able to keep the horses ticking over during the winter, riding...

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

Yes. Someone wanted to hack with me yesterday, and I had to find a nice way to put them off because I was doing a fast 3.5 hour ride...

That pad has 1/2" felt pads on its underside. It's a beast. The panels on the saddle are not the original Ghost ones. They are...

Among other weird things I've had to do, I started using a western pad with my Ghost.

Someone who can rack up a few thousand posts on a forum in a couple of years probably isn't in any position to criticise what other...

I imagine that parents have some awareness of what these kids are up to online. But maybe not. I don't know. As someone who does not...

Uh, yeah, that seems to be a thing. One of the kids at my yard (she's like 11ish) was very carefully setting up her phone to take a...

I've been on a few private yards. First, I think if anyone is taking liveries then they are not private anymore - they're a yard. Second...

Of course he’s great. It’s David Tennant!

Could he improve with time and mileage? You haven't had him long, as I recall. I imagine finding something who can be a 30k endurance...

I like those ones that say "five star home only." Who the hell says, "Well, I will only provide a three star home....?" Are horses...

Yeah, there are quite a few brands that don't have straps that can get caught around the pastern. Though if I had one that get itself...

Really sorry to hear that it isn't the best news for your lovely boy, but you have always been an amazing advocate for your horses.

I was going to wait, but updating this now for my own mental health and because I think if anyone else googles horse hiccups this might...