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Yearly hock injections? Many of us mere mortals might walk away from buying a hack with that looming...!

I want to get out and about more this season, but i'm waiting to see what everyone looks like come spring to decide. My lot all live out...

We have already had our first show of 2026 and my proper first "showing" show ever. I actually went away and bought my very first tweed...

Although that bit appears to move the shank, swivel, not sure if it moves up and down like a normal weymouth non fixed My grandfathers...

I also presumed it was likely fairly old/well used.

IMHO it's an unfortunate moment in time where a relaxed horse has turned his head to look at something and the rider has picked up the...

That's a snapshot in time of a Household Cavalry horse in standard (for them) kit with its gob open. The metal of the bit is on the...

really I've seen plenty worse, horse can open its mouth for a start.

Thanks all. I think I'm probably lucky in the grand scheme of things with how easily he has picked things up and accepted weight and me...

Are they new rugs? When my old haffie died I gave my old rug to my cousin (whose ponies share a field with mine) I got a new horse in...

I think a lot depends on your horse and how he copes with things: In my experience where I've helped a small handful of horses be...

I grew up on a yard backing and schooling ponies along side the stud and show side of things. It was a very methodical set out routine...

Maybe smile and nod at the "helpful person" and continue as you were before. I'm sure your chosen rider will soon be able to tell you...

I’d do 10min 7 times a week over 3 days for 45min. I rarely work any my adults for 45min. There’s lots to be gained from 5-10min lessons...

Sometimes they are just deeply deeply stupid creatures. I've had this happen with a change of sweet itch rug. And again when I put a...