Recent content by chahala

I haven't posted for ages but thought you may like to know i had a successful endurance horse in the '90s whose gradsire was Algolson. He was my horse of a lifetime and competed successfully for over ten years. He had a full brother who also compteted I seem to remember.

As above really, Owner /carer needs to be able to recognise early signs and deal with aggressively; strong pain relief, atropine and steroid. Our current field ornament ( he has other issues ) is prone to it but fingers crossed have not had to deal with an attack for maybe nine months. . He...

this made me smile! I have just left my five year old connie in sandschool with my 75+ nervous older friend on board... the tree surgeons are chain sawing 10 metres away and he is working beautifully for her. I spent ages looking for a teenager and ended up with him.

I have a Rodney 'cos he's a plonker ! That makes the other one Del Boy which is about right. Just occurred to me we should call youngster Damien.

'hunted in Ireland' 100+% anything

I have two. One is 16 has iffy hocks is lazy and can be quirky in the school ( Spanish ). Number 2 is 5 and a pretty blank canvas at mo chilled but forward thinking and loves to jump ( Connie )- I would like him to be anyone's ride. He is going to be my old lady horse. I find working with the...

I hardly ever use the outside track. I nearly always have some sort of equipment out; poles cones etc and do loads of lateral flexion in the warm up. I am aiming for quality rather than quantity and if my horse performs well I often finish early. I also recommend the 101 book.

you guys have made it rain !

Me shepherd you sheeps. Simples.

We have replaced most of our stock fencing with horse netting ( not unlike stock fencing but with smaller holes so less hoof and shoe issues) it is higher than normal stock fencing so horses are less inclined to lean over. I have been well pleased with it. Not sure if its tall enough for...

Have just acquired one! So far seems very laid back and wanting to please. Needs a firm hand on ground and teaching about personal space. Is sensitive but not overly emotional. Likes his food but not greedy. Seems straight forward to ride. Filthy toilet habits! I think we will get on...

yet again I am totally baffled as to why it is acceptable to cross breed horses but not dogs ??

Talented and Lazy. Loyal but Sneaky. Handsome, Greedy and takes no prisoners. He's Spanish by the way ......!

My dogs and a cat have mostly been PTS at home- and it has never been particularly expensive. I am sure if you explain any decent vet should be prepared to come out and do the deed.

I have just got back from a hack and have to say that road users seemed unusually considerate today. It may be my imagination and it may be coincidence but I for one am not knocking it.