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https://eurodressage.com/2025/10/31/german-nf-will-vote-against-relaxing-blood-rule-show-jumping A little bit of hope

Brilliant! That makes sense! I think I just was picturing the old advice from “normal” short girths to get them close to the saddle pad...

The XC "hollering" can be to release rider tension. Doesn't harm anyone so I will continue to praise when I've been terrified about a...

Lincolnshire, my hay farmer was very apologetic that prices were going up this year - you can imagine my relief when he said it was by...

Friend had hers cut usually 29 big round bales only got 7 this year.

For those who buy small bales, it's worth asking for bale weight which is easily done, as not all bales are made equally, so it may help...

OP, from your other thread, it transpires that you are a very experienced 12 year old, with a non horsey mum. Can I suggest you get your...

You absolutely must take into consideration that this is new behaviour before you advise someone to ignore possible (likely) pain signals.

A sad and sadly common story. It is hard when it's not your horse, but she is telling you very nicely that she is sore. I think you need...

You'd think we might have moved on by 2025. I remember sitting with my pony in the shade of the big lorry back in the 80s. He grazed...

They just got rid of the clock for all Club 4 classes in France (60cm) but kept it for the rest. You also get 10 points for a clear...

I think unaffiliated has always been dire - but probably my awareness of the direness has always been there. Don't get me wrong - see...

I got 2 round bales delivered today (£45 per bale) but hoping not to use until after Christmas. My two girls are still on Summer grazing...

Most fields are fertilised for hay, fuel for cutting. Then at least fuel for turning twice a day for at least four days, fuel for rowing...

No one seems to factor in time, fuel and machinery. I have given away my grass for two years because finding someone to cut turn and...