Recent content by chesnutty

My injury was less serious, just damage to ligaments and soft tissue, but I used Vetwrap to ride in after the recovery period and it helped no end.

Another vote for the Z-Itch, although it does go on over the head so you need a very tolerant horse.

I love hunting, and go regularly. I'm very apathetic about racing, I'm not against it but don't watch the Grand National. I'll go to the hunt's point to point, but its more about supporting the hunt than anything else.

Thank you for all your replies - you've done the job and scared me into ringing for physio, appointment with my GP this afternoon!

Sounds very painful - I hope you make a full recovery.

Thank you for this info - everyone has just said ice packs, will start this now!

He is, but last time I tried no stirrups a pheasant flew out of the hedge and I ended up on my back.. so not brave enough for that again! Patience is not a virtue I am lucky enough to have unfortunately. Dying to get out in the sun this evening - will have to console myself with painting jumps...

Nothing helpful, but wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading this (not at your pain but your writing!!!). Do you have a blog or anything I can follow? Snorting coffee all over a laptop whilst pretending to work definitely merits the hilarity.

I sprained my ankle falling off the big monster 2 weeks ago in a jumping lesson (my own fault, wasn't committed enough and he ducked out the 2nd part of a double), and it seems to be getting worse! I know it's not a serious injury, and I should be thankful... but... it's driving me mad and I...

I ride a 17.2 ISH, who is VERY strong and young so leans awfully. For hunting he is in a waterford snaffle, and it works wonders - just check him slightly and he comes back to me plus he can't lean. For schooling/hacking he is in a copper rollerball full cheek snaffle, which also helps a lot...

Just bought a Z-Itch Sweet Itch rug and very impressed. Goes on over the head, and although a bit faffy stays on really well. Clips on around back legs, and clip goes through front legs to detachable belly flap. Also came with a mask, which stays on brilliantly. Size perfect for my big lad...

What about Bye-days? Is tweed worn then or is it still the black/navy coat?

Albrighton is still going for a couple more saturdays!

Mine is 5, 6 in April. 17.2 but still a little bum high - I think they are still maturing physically until around 8, so lots of filling out to do!

I have just found out that Harvey is a 5 year old, not a 6 year old as I originally thought - so gone from feeling pressure to realising he is brilliant for his age! We are hunting (only jumping when I really have to!), and having some jumping schooling at the minute. As soon as the season ends...