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Wales :) In Gwent

Hello! I’m in Wales - Gwent :)

Happy New Year All, We have recently bought the most wonderful Class 1 Connemara and my daughter (13) would like to show him this year. I am completely novice to all this, and haven't a clue where to start. All I know is that she wouldn't want to jump! Any advice would be so appreciated...

Thanks everyone. I know why I’m like it - she was born 12 weeks Prem, which clearly frightened the life out of me. It’s ridiculous because she came away unscathed and is strong, clever and amazing. I’m going to give the Rescue Remedy a bash. If that fails... gin it is 😂

Advice needed! My daughter has ridden for years now. She’s competed at national competitions, jumped - loads of stuff, but I get very very anxious when I watch her ride sometimes which she picks up on. She has a saint (touch wood) of a pony, so there’s no actual reason. I worry that my...

Thanks. I already have the vet coming on Tuesday - was just exploring what could happen if it was KS - I've not seen any info on it being treated in ponies, so was curious. Thanks :)

Hello! The insurance advised I seek physio advice in the first instance

Hello! Ok, so this isn't some sort of trying-to-get-a-diagnosis on line thing... I just want to pick some brains that are more knowledgeable than mine! Our 12.2h has a sore back, which he has compensated for in his legs and now is sore there also. His symptoms were: not wanting to go forward...

So, our 12.2hh has developed a sore back - he's has changed changed shape and has some muscle wastage so it's from his saddle. I am obviously going to get him some physio. I have great insurance cover and have thought about claiming for it. Has anyone else done this and do you need a vet's...

Hello! I'm looking for a good saddler in the South Wales area - one that doesn't only want to sell me a saddle, and also one that I won't have to sell a kidney to pay! Any ideas?

Thanks for the reply. It'll be B&E and it'll be all sorts of ground. I was hoping a Sportage might do the trick, but not so sure...

Hello! I'm quite sure that this has been posted a billion times, so apologies but my brain is fried and I need help! Ok, so I need to buy a 4x4 to tow a maximum of two 12-12.hh ponies on a lightweight trailer. I guess the load would weigh around 1600kg max to tow (probably less). The car...

Thank you. Just what I wanted to hear! :)

Hi there! I really need some advice as my brain is melting! Ok, so I need to buy a 4x4 to tow my daughter's 300kg ish 12hh pony in a lightweight trailer. I don't want to spend too much as I hope to buy a 3.5t when she goes on to 13.2hh in two years time. We won't be going off far or often...

So my 9 year old daughter has somehow progressed at lightening speed over the holidays and is now jumping a short course of fences. They aren't great heights (yet) but I want to make sure that she is as safe as possible. Can anyone advise me what the best hats are for jumping, in terms of...