Recent content by Dozy Mare

I have the climatec ones, love them but don't find them hugely warm (have actually ended up using them as summer gloves!) although my circulation is very poor which is probably why I struggle. I've found the Ariat Insulated Tek Grip gloves great for winter and not at all bulky though if that's...

Thank you all for your positive comments :) I had a friend ask me if I'd thought about this so wondered if it was worth asking others opinions as know it wouldn't have been an issue if I had been lucky to have pony at that age! I don't think she meant to rain on my parade but was more saying if...

I'm currently trying to buy a horse and have been considering anything from 14.2hh upwards. Recently I've seen a lovely well bred pony 14.2hh 5yo within my budget that seems honest and genuine and moves nicely but the likelihood is that I will have to sell on in a year or two. If you were...

Lola, that is the single most important criteria, why was it not on my list?! I don't think you can judge a buyer by the number of horses I've looked at as whilst I've seen many, I am finding what I like and attempting to get it vetted (however unsuccessfully!) and there are a lot of...

I'd happily compromise and be more flexible on age and height (I am only 9st so happy from about 14hh upwards although 14.2hh would be better as rollerskates are a no no for cross country!) but couldn't relax many of my other criteria. Will have to look into studs, there are a few locally and...

I'm glad I'm not the only one! But will get calling and try to see some more over the next week or so. Faracat, thank you, I had a look but you're right I could really do with a five year old (also this one is the other end of the country to me!)...may have had a cheeky look on a certain ad on...

Very low level, I want to BE90/BE100 this year and if it has the scope to go higher in the future, potentially with someone else, then great, I'm not complaining. I'm not looking for established either as will happily put the work in myself so long as it can manage transitions, is reasonably...

Update from dealer that I had the horse vetted with on Monday, he finally got back to me last night suggesting I could take the horse on trial at my cost until February...not being funny but he wants me to pay to sort a poorly leg out, pay to have her revaccinated and leave him with no outgoings...

I'm glad I'm not the only one! Chaps89 I'm really sorry about your horse, we lost my Mum's mare to colic this summer and I still look for her in her stable each morning. I'm also that awkward buyer that asks a billion questions before turning up to view because for one, that way I can be sure...

I would just like to start by saying I actually have the horse I want - I'm just stuck in a position where I can't do anything with her. I had hoped to BE this year with her but she acquired a very unstable condition which means nasty medication and that I would be putting her at risk by...

Have you tried doing exercises to sharpen your aids at all? Walk her on a long rein and give a little nudge to say trot on, if she doesn't listen to this, give her a good kick and say trot on, still no reaction then kick and back it up with your whip. Repeat this until she respects that small...

Was also wondering about hind legs as his feet look to be slightly out-turned? Also, is that a Cheltenham gag he's got in? I know he doesn't have a rein on the gag at all but would be inclined to ask about this (personal preference). If you love him and you think he moves nicely/has the scope...

I'm assuming you will have had your lesson by now? The best thing you can do is just ask, try not to be pushy but just mention that your mum had said she'd spoken to the yard owner. With regards to showing commitment etc that will mainly be hard work. If the yard owner hasn't mentioned about...

Thank you for your help and concern. I really wish your suggestion was viable! Genuinely got quite excited about it before I thought it through. She's definitely improved, her appetite had been up and she's put on a little condition but it will be a long slow recovery if we can get her there...

That would be absolutely ideal but unfortunately is not realistic as the problem lies in the small intestine which means we have 15-20m to play with. The scope was at its absolute limit and we have no accurate way of knowing exactly where the original biopsies were taken especially since they...