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E Eek!! I'd be really worried about using one like this - I've got one for my keys (to attach to my rucksack) and its bitten me several times, I would hate to see one like this near a horse, especially as the rope will be near its mouth! the normal ones aren't very expensive and the really...

Does anyone have any recommendations for a trailer with basic living - just need seat/bed and somewhere cleanish to change and some storge space (hob/fridge totally optional, don't want/need grill/oven) I really like the look of the equitrec trailers but very dubious about build quality (I've...

As said, Lunging properly is actually hard, and a skill that isn't taught as much as it should be. Horses are v good at reading you and just opening your hand can change them completely. Part of the skill is reading and reacting quickly, just like catching them before they break a pace or half...

Pre mix the feeds and put them into food bags (or small bin liners) - saves a lot of time & space and can be labelled if you have different eves/breakfast etc. I don't know the stables at Alnwick but take a head-torch, it makes late night checks MUCH easier and you don't disturb the other...

I did direct entry to Stage 3 many years ago, I had to do a horsey CV (including some evidence of results) and provide at least 2 referees as to my competence. (and I had to provide my pony club riding & road safety certificate - that was the hardest bit as it took me ages to find it in my...

I'd love this! I always ask for about 10 mins between tests (although I do indicate that I appreciate this may not be possible) as my horse goes off the boil really easily so 1 warm up, test, few mins stretching, pick up couple of mins then in... Anything 20mins to an hour makes it difficult as...

This. I wash mine about once a week in the winter (riding 4-5 times) and that or more often if they get sweaty in the summer. Brush them off with a rubber curry comb then in the washing machine, use a very large pillow case, or a duvet cover if you need to.

Agree totally (both points) I use the BOT boots for hock arthritis and they are very good. However they are there to WARM the joint so would do the opposite of your cold hosing etc.

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It sounds though from what you said that it disappeared between the Insurers and Weatherbys? I'd be asking the insurers for the tracking details/recorded delivery etc, if they didn't use that I'd say you have a claim against them. I know it wouldn't get the passport back, but might encourage...

I suspect that you've already fixed it - ad lib forrage and maximum turnout. I'm increasingly dismayed at how many horses are not turned out or turned out in an area the size of two looseboxes in case they hurt themselves. They hurt us if they don't get to be horses. Really pleased he's changed...

I have several large Boxes of kit that I take to every show, they are really sturdy but see through (Really Useful Box Co.) they stay packed on my shelves in the tackroom - 1 has 1st aid, emergency type stuff including stable Bandages, towels, basic washing, etc, 1 has spare kit so Bridle...

I have a B+E so it MAY be different, but I tow with a diesel Mondeo Estate. Its my only car and I do 300+ miles a week in it, does about 50mpg on motorways/country lanes/town driving and can tow 1800kg. My horse is 650ky and I use an Ifor Williams 505 but with the partition out for weight and...

I would pay £5 easily, maybe more, unlike the lucky people above I always compete alone and don't like to ask random strangers or vague acquaintances to hang about to video me (also risk losing my phone by riding with it till I find someone). Most of the venues I compete at have live streaming...

I doubt it would be possible, the webbing is usually some form of plastic (eg polypropylene) and so the material is made that colour rather than dyed. Dyeing synthetic materials is harder than natural fibres like cloth and wool, and needs harsher chemicals, I don't know if a home dye would be...