Recent content by EmilyK

The ramp on the back of my 7.5T has a gap where the ramp ends and there is about an inch drop to the 'seal' before the step up to the lorry floor. The pony today managed to slide her foot into it when loading and although she is fine this time it is something I do not want to repeat! It is not...

Hi, I'm looking for the best way to transport the following, so am after ideas - a teeny 12hh mud monster (with a kicky wall habit that tests most trailers strength) and her carriage (currently a 2-wheeler). I'm often on my own, so don't want to be hauling heavy ramps and trailers around, but a...

Hi I've recently bought a Dartie who has a known health history of 0 problems - came in a couple of days ago with running nose (thin, clear discharge) and scabby lumps on her face, paired with pretty swollen glands. Coughed when working too. Vet came out - did your basic run through and we have...

Ahh so glad I've found a group of people who are also keen bloggers, after much deliberation I've decided to carry on with my carriage-driving blog even though it's probably super boring to everyone but me. Keep an eye out for an extra follower everyone...

I'm after advice! After a driving accident where the carriage wheels went over my abdomen and lacerated my kidney and spleen, I'm coming up to being allowed back riding in a few weeks. The only problem is the injuries, the subsequent bed rest and the like have left me with the weakest core...

Hi, I'm doing my A2 PE coaching and I really need to find an exercise that I can use to help a rider take better lines into fences instead of turning to wide/narrow and going in on an angle. It has to be an exercise in which I can show progression and is clearly helping the rider not the...

Haha, thank you! The kids know me and last time they got an outside instructor I think a few were traumatised! It's not the kids I'm worried about, it's the parents! ;)

Is DBS the new CRB? I know you don't have to, but if someone comes off - it's just not worth being uninsured! :)

Thanks. My plan was always to get the name of the riding school's insurer and what 'package' they're on and ring that specific insurer. I was just wondering if anyone had any similar experience. I know you can be teaching with no formal qualifications as that's what the top riders do. I am...

Just trying to push this up. :)

I'm exactly the same. Complete nervous nut. I tend to really focus on my position when I'm walking, instead of slouching about as then I know if anything does happen I'm in a much better secure seat. Flexing the horse, leg yielding etc keeps us both busy too. If just plodding out I'll sing as...

Did a lot of coaching practice at my old yard for just over two years, have just been asked to cover for the usual riding instructor during her summer holiday. She convinced me to look into it as the ponies are quirky and she wants someone who knows them to take on the task. I've looked around...

Did a lot of coaching practice at my old yard for two or so years, have just been asked to cover for the usual riding instructor during her summer holiday. I freaked at this and said 'It'll be illegal' but she convinced me to look into it as the ponies are quirky and she wants someone who knows...

Can someone help?! I have a major problem of keeping my toes pointing forwards when riding, they stick out (at various degrees of angle) and it just makes my whole position look ridiculous. I'm pretty sure my leg position is okay, and have the heel,hip,shoulder line as am often told so. I've...

Try Tewkesbury Riding School at Twyning, it's excellent. They do hacking, as well as offering the chance to stay all day on a Saturday and ride twice. Once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Flatwork in morning and then jumping in the afternoon. They have a wide selection of ponies too so...