Recent content by charly48

I have always shared/loaned as I currently do not have the money to be able to afford my own. I am more than happy to help out with the chores and I think the time you spend off the ground with the horse actually strengths your bond. I would never expect the horse to be tacked up and waiting...

This is the individula show I normally use: Walk straight out of the line-up Turn left or right and trot a figure of eight (as you change the rein diagonally you can show off his extension) Canter a figure of eight, however on the second canter after/instead of circling go round behind the...

@Rockysmum it is a joke! I'm currently the only sharer and I go up two days a week. She does ride but hasn't been recently due to a lack of time and new job. She hasn't said this to me herself but I know from talking to other people at the yard. He's a relatively fit thoroughbred so needs...

@marley and danni, that's a good idea, I was thinking of doing that. It would be interesting to see what he's like without a bit in his mouth. I'll ask the owner if I can try him in a hackamore too. He is ok to bridle- sometimes he puts his head up when i put the bridle in front of his face and...

Hi Basically about a year ago I started sharing an 9 year old ex-racehorse. He had spent most his life in racing and needed a lot of reschooling so I knew it would be a bit of a challenge. When I tried him out (in the school and jumping) he was really well-behaved and at that time was...