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Thanks for the writeup @stangs. I will try and write mine up tomorrow as I only just got home and need some tea! I didn't see Tori Jeffress. My favourite demo was by Rebecca Harris of Balance Horsemanship on improving the canter. I have seen her do demo's in the past and she is just so clear and...

You're welcome. I think they have made some last minute changes so you might just have to check it and edit a few bits. I just remember when i went a few years ago I really struggled to work out what was on when!

If anyone is going to the Horsemanship Showcase next weekend I (well, mainly AI) made a combined schedule so it is easy to compare what is on when and thought I might as well change it. It is correct as of now but obviously they might make changes. Also it assumes everything will run to time...

I have to admit I splashed out on a Stubbs soak n roll and find it much easier than the big trugs I was using. It makes the chore of soaking hay much more bearable.

East Anglia here and it is extremely dry. Any rain we do get promised often doesn't materialise. We're on sandy soil anyway so what little rain we get just drains right through. The 'grass' is just brown. I'm on a livery yard and the fields are overgrazed and stressed. We're not allowed to feed...

I haven't read all the thread but I bought a WOW for my wide-ish youngster. Had it professionally fitted by a specialist and had it checked often (sometimes every 3 to 4 months). My instructor never liked it. Earlier this year my horse just stopped going forwards in walk to trot transitions, he...

I rate yeasty magic supplements. They sent me a surprisingly large sample to try when I enquired and it really helped mine who was struggling with his digestive system at the time.

I pay £35 for 45 min for my instructor who was a competition groom for many years including with one of the very big names in dressage in this country and has competed to a high level in dressage herself. I've always thought she was very cheap and to be honest I am a bit shocked about how...

Quantum bridles? The noseband slots between some leather at the right height so if you just don’t slot it in nothing is left dangling. Designed to be ergonomic and comfortable for the horse.This one

Someone bought me a scanpan and it lasted about 15 years and was still nonstick so we recently bought a whole set. I don’t think it’s Teflon.

i think there are lots of posts about this if you search. In the past i have used a large syringe and done something like icing sugar, drug + baby food mix (one of the pouches you can get), icing sugar and syringed that in. I added the icing sugar to make it extra sweet and palatable. It did...

Yes, I have been using a winderen half pad. He did seem to start muscling up and going better once I started using it. I was using it up until the most recent fitting and panel change when the fitter told me to stop using it.

From saddlebank I think on the recommendation of their saddler who doesn't usually travel into my area :(

Any advice appreciated! For the long version start here......... I've had a Wow saddle since my horse was backed, I thought I was doing the best for him as it was so adjustable and would mean I wouldn't have to keep changing saddles. We've had quite a few yard moves and keep seem to be having...

hi, I can't help you too much with the first part but don't feel bad for getting off and leading him past something scary. He needs reassurance, you give it to him and then get back on. You get both of you through a difficult situation - well done!! Also, if you decide you don't want to ride...