Recent content by Chilston

I'm much older than you, 47, and haven't ridden for 25 years plus! I started back about 8 months ago and have been lucky to have about 2hrs of lessons most weeks. I have also been helping out a lady who has 2 horses and in return for stable duties i get saddle time. I'm now about to buy my...

Update .... so he had his vetting done today, and the vet found 3 Sarcoids, he has said the dealer should get these sorted and that i will not be able to get cover on insurance for any future issues. Obviously I have to consider if i still buy him or not, but not for the asking price of £5250.00!!!

Well out the blue i went to see one on Sunday, and I loved him, have paid a deposit and he will be vetted this week. He is a 16h, Irish Draught and 6 years old. Now i am feeling so nervous, excited, full of panic and 101 other emotions. It's such a big step, and whilst I have considered all...

So i am late 40's, been back riding for 8 months, having approx 2hrs of lessons each week, so making progress, but classed as a 'novice'. I'm in a position to afford my own horse and have a stable ready with a couple who can give me 24/7 support in care and schooling. So how hard can it be to...