Recent content by DressageCob

My livery yard is also a riding school. We still have kiddy helpers, from age 12+. Some of them eventually get their own, most of them don't. I was such a helper from 12 to 21, on and off, until I bought my own at 21. I join group lessons when I want to, I have lessons on riding school horses...

I'm trying to think of what to ask for for my birthday. First world problems, I know! My horse is out of action at the moment and I got the basics for youngsters for Christmas (Bridle, roller, long reins, saddle cloth). I like getting horsey things but I can't think of what to ask for. I was...

Paprika Spice Chili Ginger Cinnamon I'm going down the Pepper theme 😂

I would move. I tried every treatment and lotion and potion with my SI youngster but what helped her was moving house. This was for two reasons. Firstly, her field is all electric fencing instead of post and rail she can itch on, and secondly this field doesn't have a stream in it. The field she...

I was 21. I had ridden since I was 6, helped out since I was 12. I had a couple of breaks during exams then got properly into it again at university. I was going to be gifted a polo pony by my university but it went wrong (long story) so my dad decided to buy me a horse after I graduated and was...

That’s a proper coinkidink! That makes sense

I don’t think the scores contradict the assertion that she was only riding once a week. I also don’t think they support a tricky horse that required jock injections and maintenance and is know to crib being worth 6 figures. That’s why I’d love to see an official valuation, and I think everyone...

I don’t like the idea of the horse being carted off to mainland Europe, especially if he was as tricky as described, and especially if the rider treats him well and has bonded with him. I just don’t like the GFM and lack of transparency. I don’t wish harm on any of the people involved and...

She said she was 15 when she first saw the horse for £15k. So she must be early 20s. She gives the impression of being supported by her family. Her parents ran a competition venue, bought her show ponies and then dressage horses. They were all mates with Mary Wanless, had Monty Roberts and...

The thing for me is that daddy bought the horse for £15k, through his business (sounds tax efficient to me). He then sold his business, which included business assets, ie the horse. So he’s already made a profit off the horse, assuming it’s treated as an appreciating asset, which he must be if...

I love my Liveryman Phoenix clippers. They are long but lightweight and easy to hold. They get through a hairy cobby coat with ease. I use Wahl KMC+ for the tricky leg bits because my horse is sensitive and tricky when it comes to doing his heels

Yard 1 is unacceptable for a youngster, but only really because of the lack of companion. Company is essential to create a well rounded, good citizen of a horse. At the very least being able to touch a horse over the fence. Either get another youngster (or ideally another youngster and an oldie...

I find them incredibly comfortable. I've not needed to break them in. The leather is soft. I do wear heel raisers intially

I like the Artist Palisade boots. Nice soft leather

Yes, one of mine is stabled overnight with a friend on either side. She is fine. She did try jumping out at first but she's discovered the joy of mounds of hay and dangling treat dispensers 😄