Recent content by ellaandtia

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    Feeling Lost with My Horse - Bit of a Long Post!

    I’m writing this as a bit of a vent, but also in the hope that someone out there might understand or have been through something similar. I feel like I have no one to talk to who truly gets it. I’ve had my gelding since he was 6 months old. He’s now rising 4, and from day one he’s always had a...
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    Settling a new mare

    I bought a lovely mare a few weeks ago, and I guess I’m just after some reassurance/tips if I could be doing anything differently to help her settle. When I tried her, she was super chilled out, easy to do etc. Upon moving to my yard and joining a bigger herd (she was previously out with just...
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    Having trouble relaxing in the saddle!

    Hi all, Recently, I have noticed myself being very tense in the saddle, and I find myself really gripping with my upper thigh, which sort of pushes me ’out’ of the saddle. It also seems to make my lower leg move around a lot, which really messes up my balance! Im wondering, does anyone have...
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    Long riding boots for wide calves?

    Hi All, I have quite wide calves, and a short leg length, and I cannot for the life of me seem to find any brand that makes/sells boots that are wide enough and the right height for me! Does anyone know of any good brands/places to get boots suitable for very wide calves? thank you!
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