Recent content by dixie

Yes I built stables in the garden in 2024. I had to have planning and I applied for equestrian use - it wasn’t an issue and relatively easy.

I have a large trug. As my horse is a serial knocking over the trug/buckets I have clipped them to the wall which is working well.

Yes! It was sent tracked delivery to an address I moved out of 4 yrs ago Very odd. It went straight in the bin.

I bought a pair quite a few years ago but barely wore them. I didn’t find them very comfy. I’ve also got a pair of short boots which I don’t like too much either. I keep them in the car for emergencies.

After years on Livery, I now have them at home. Couldn’t be happier (unless I was allowed to put in a school !)

Jelka mats will work in this situation. They’ve been a god send to me. I’ve put straight onto mud with no prep and in a very wet part of the field. Don’t put hay down, it’ll just get wet and boggy.

It’s within the barn. I had 3 stables then the L bit was 20x12 (I think). The 20ft was then partitioned off so the tack room was 4ft wide ( which is plenty) and the barn 16ft wide. I’ll find some photos. I’m very pleased with the layout. If I could change anything, maybe have a larger...

Concrete and brickwork

I’ve had an L shaped built last year. 3 stables and a barn/ tack room. The concrete was around £5k. That’s not including the hardcore base but did include the brickwork the stables sit on.

I have the same one as you so know your problem. You could put slices of hay in and net them afterwards.

I’ve just taken out a policy with NFU and it was eye watering. £1600 for house, annexe, 3 acres and stables. Plus a footpath. Without the annex it was around £1200. I was let down by Greenlands at the last minute, so was in a bit of a rush. It does seem a very comprehensive policy though...

What a fabulous sort.

Plenty of hay here (Devon). Buying small bales at £5.50 and round haylage at £50. Would hate to have short supply as it’sa fundamental part of our horses diet at night.

This is my first full winter with them at home and so far ok. The main part of the field is fine and where it waterlogs and floods (at the gateway) I have put down Jelke mats which are doing their job brilliantly. Hopefully they'll hold out for the winter. I've got 2 horses and one pony on 3...

I’ve used my Helite gilet for both sj and XC and now mainly hacking. I bought the larger size to go over my body protector and it then zips into my jacket for sj. I mostly however use it as a gilet either under a large coat or over a jumper or tight jacket.