I'm only going to Wiltshire as a groom now for a friend. i moved yards last weekend and the colt has dropped off with a bit of stress :( so his first show will now be NPS Spring Festival for the HP inhand final
Another vote for go DIY. None of my parent friends have ever been on part or full livery since having their children and make it work, even when they go back to work
I'm working with a young rider on a VERY sharp Sec A at the minute, who runs off every time she spooks (no control, mouth wide open) We're just trying a grackle at the moment, rather than bit swap and its going much better. For a wide open mouth runner, swapping a bit isn't going to make much...
My last 2 yards have been DIY with no school. 99% of the liveries worked full time (including me!) so having to bring in before dark seems like an absolute bonkers idea. Sometimes i'm turning out in the dark, never mind bringing in. I wouldn't want them stood in for so long either.
Make sure...