Recent content by ChestnutGelding5

Hey guys! I took my Pony Club C+ test the other day, I passed but the examiner said I'm a very tight rider. By tight I'm assuming she meant tense? Anyway, she said I have a lot of muscle, which is good but I'm using it at a disadvantage because I'm becoming very tight. i was wandering if any of...

And I would just like to point out I do not wish to 'bit up' that wasn't the point I was implying, I was simply asking if the bit I use with a grackle would be too harsh and what other milder bits could I try along with a grackle. So if anything 'biting down' X This horse has never been taught...

My horse is extremely strong excitable and spooky, and new to me. I'd like to get control and school him with a bit then in a year when I have taught him to respond to my seat aids I will start bitless. It's how I've done it with all my other horses and it worked wonders

Could you please or someone, tell me a little about these bits? I've just had a look, but you can't seam to get gags in that form ? Thank you x

Thanks for your reply. I have had his back, teeth and saddle checked. I know crossing his jaw is an evasion but he does it with every other bit I've tried, the Waterford is the one he does it the least with. I do school him on the snaffle ring, trust me I'm not the sort of person who over lodes...

I currently ride in a Waterford Dutch gag, Flatwork/schooling snaffle ring. Jumping at home second ring and last ring if we go out. before you say the Waterford is really harsh. I know that but baring in mind I have friend French link hanging cheeks, single jointed and French link gags, Pelham...

Glad I was of help and glad she's on the mend! Having friends who have had horses that have gone through colic I know how awfully stressful it can be! Fingers crossed for both of you! X

Thank you everyone!! X

Aw that really pulled at my heart strings :( It's awful when you know there is nothing you can do, but I'm sure what you did was for the best! Ben had clearly been through a lot and I'm sure and it's best for him to be where he is now, so he can relax and be happy :) I know, no amount of words...

I'm so sorry, that's awful to hear :( I'm not a colic expert unfortunately, but if you are worried about her eating, instead of not giving her hay put soaked hay in a double netted haynet so she eats it slower and isn't stuffing her face with food. I agree with @postputasocinnit I would go with...

Hello, I need a show name for my Chestnut Gelding, his stable name is Monty. He is a German Warmblood.. Very quick and a fantastic jumper! His coat is very golden and shiny if that helps :)