Recent content by Epona97

To those who asked if there is any straw involved - no there isn't. Yeah, I agree I think it is the boots, because I wore my yard coat to school and out and about all through the winter and nobody said anything. Well, I keep everything in my room with the radiator on so I guess I'm pretty well...

Hi everyone, Haven't posted in a while as I've been so busy. Anyway, I guess I'm a bit irritated today after getting kicked out of a cafe because apparently I stank. I had just come back from working at the yard after a very early start, having not had anything to eat that day. I decided to...

Hello all and I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas, I have been considering doing my BHS Stage 1 for some time now, the only thing holding me back being a lack of funds! However, that is not a huge problem now and I hope that the new year will prove more fruitful than the previous one. My...

That's a very good point, Batgirl! It must be a pain for liveries who just don't have the time to look after their horse to have to keep repeating the same thing. I don't think there are any full liveries at my new place, (it's mainly a riding school) but if there are I'll definitely take note...

Thank you misskk88 I definitely feel much happier and am definitely looking forward to both the new job and riding! I've already got the dress code and have the right stuff. One thing I must remember to do is make sure that my boots are clean as I think that will help to make a good impression...

I have worked on a couple of yards before, always weekends and/or evenings due to school. Hours varied slightly but usually between 7:30 - 5:30 give or take an hour. I have worked on a small private yard with a few mini-shetlands and other livestock, a medium-large equestrian centre (riding...

Hello All, This is my first post in a while. I've been forced to take a short break from riding (though it has seemed like forever!), due to leaving my last yard job due to school exams etc. I was also rather unhappy at my previous yard, so I felt that the time had come for me to leave...

Taking BHS exams sound like a good idea, and actually it would be handy for finding work over the summer holidays. Teaching qualifications are also something I'd quite like to have because I'd love to try teaching or leading treks. Thanks again everyone!

Agreeing with jemima's post about groundwork - it will help build both your own and your horse's confidence up so that eventually you may feel ready to get back on and ride. You are right - he is young and so are you and although that doesn't make your task impossible, you will need to take it...

Thanks for the advice - I'd definately like to do BHS exams and as I'm already fairly experienced it would just be a case of fine-tuning my skills. I suppose they'd be a good option for summer holidays. Also, I intend to join my local British Riding Club in the New Year and I was reading about...

Hello all, It's coming to the end of the school year and I'm due to start my A-levels in September. Although I am doing academic qualifications with the intention of going to Uni, I also want to acquire some equine qualifications in order to allow me to extend my knowledge of horse care and...

Thanks for the suggestions - will certainly give them a go!

Thanks for the suggestions - will upload a pic soon!

Hello all, Does anyone have any exercises they use in order to keep fit and improve their riding whilst not actually on the horse? I need to improve my core strength and stability as well as suppleness. Does anyone have an exercise regeime they use which does not require tonnes of equipment /...

Hello all, I have a guinea pig who is somewhere between 7 and 9 years old (she is adopted so I don't know her exact age but I've had her for 7 years now). She appears to be developing cataracts and I was wondering if I should be doing anything about it. She is fine in herself and the condition...