Recent content by Cdehaast

She's an anglo european TB with excellent breeding. Competed up to BE100, unaffiliated dressage to novice and is a very sensible hunt/hack.

Hi, I am mostly a lurker but have found this forum invaluable in my gradual transformation from polo groom to event rider (sort of!)... I would really appreciate any advice you may have about my current dilemma. I have a talented mare with lovely paces and a very careful jump who I...

Thanks for this - see you on Tues!

Hi everyone, I am going to my first meet this Tuesday with the Surrey Union and was wondering if anyone would mind showing me the ropes for the first hour or so? My mare has supposedly done a lot of hunting - however I am a complete beginner! I'd be really grateful if anyone can help.

Hi, Has anyone had any experience with this company? I'd be really grateful for any opinions! Or anyone else they'd recommend? With the amount of money I'm potentially spending (well, a lot for me anyway!) I don't want to get it wrong. Thanks in advance. xx

I am conducting a piece of research on professional equine stablishments and would be very greatful for your views on either of the following. 1) What conditions (feed - hard and forage, turnout, exercise) bring out the best in the average competition horse? 2) What are your top cost-saving...

I've had my TB 7 year old mare for about 9 months now, when we first went to try her she was very difficult to handle in the stable and had a generally grumpy temperament. The dealer put this down to the change in yard/routine and I spoke to the previous owner (DC of a Pony Club) who assured me...

Thanks everyone! Will start looking at websites and get myself some competition dates sorted .

I'm moving my mare to Pacheshams near Leatherhead next week, has anyone got any advice for good competition venues or general trainers in the area? I don't really know anyone in the area having always been based in Hampshire. She's been competing at BE 90 this Summer and we're hoping to do lots...

What do you do when you've lost your horses passport? I know her passport number, her breeding history and the stud she was bred out... just cannot find the stupid passport anywhere!

Just out of interest really... as in how much/type of exercise? Feed? In or out? Hay/Haylage?

We have 14 polo ponies who all go out over the Winter and we avoid rugging if possible. They grow such nice thick oily coats and putting a rug on just tends to mess with their natural defences. Especially with a field shelter I think he'll be fine!

Does anyone know of a beach you can ride on in the Hampshire/West Sussex area? We know of Hayling Island but I think we can only ride after 7 and it's getting a bit dark now! Thanks for any help.

After a minor disaster at Aston-Le-Walls (managed to get myself eliminated show-jumping/retired x-country after stopping at the 2nd jump!) was wondering what people's opinions are on these two for 'nice' intros? We've done a lot of work since Aston and now feel more than up for it again Any...

Thanks - I'm on the wait list for Great Bookham (although appar they haven't had a free space in years!) Will keep looking and thanks for the advice.