Recent content by Des-rocks

^This - & Bates VSD if you want a classier version

Make a list of the daily tasks (weekly if more appropriate) and put a realistic time against each - multiply total by at least NMW and present to your livery as what you'd offset against her bill - then negotiate till you're both happy. Be clear about expected tasks from the start and agree...

Ogmore by Sea just west of Cardiff's good, make sure you check that the tide will be out at the time you'll get to the beach though

Thanks for the feedback Indi4 😊

Hi all, I'm considering moving to this place between Chepstow & Newport. Viewed yard & met owners today, place seems well run & they seem like down to earth straight talking types who are clear about their rules and not afraid to enforce them - which will be a breath of fresh air - just...

Is the dog always coming onto your land at the same place? If so you could block his entry route with stock fencing, not ideal for horses but saves you falling out with your neighbour, and no one really wants to shoot a dog do they?

I'm voting for Jack Russell terriers - two so they can keep each other company when you're not there, although you should definitely get a dogwalker in, more so they see someone than for exercise as all day's too long to leave them. Not all walkers take 12 at a time, find someone who's doing it...

Can you and the other liveries not rent the old yard between you?

I'd stay put, you have a friendly supportive situation at your current yard which IMO is worth putting up with some frustrations. Most people will have had to limit turnout at some point over this horrendous winter we've had, and there are options for schooling as others have said. The deal...

If you own two you have to be able to afford to keep two as you never know what's round the corner - they'll both be your responsibility and a loaner/sharer can give notice at any time no matter how good they are. If the cob's not the right horse for you why not sell him (to sharer?)?

my knees used to click all the time during a too long break from riding - since I started again I'm pretty much click & creak free. Riding & all the work horse ownership needs is great for fitness in general, but (especially) as we get older some targeted work really helps. A few minutes of...

big hugs for you 😚 I've been in the same place with my boy so appreciate the emotion is hard to separate. First I went for some lessons on a schoolmaster then I took him to the same place for a 3 week boot camp with the same instructor - totally worked for us, sending him away on his...

Another vote for The Horse rug Laundry

this My boy was scarily spooky this time last year & been off work for a while this year so started him on magic about 6 weeks ago - total transformation