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Not quite the same but in the late 70s - early 80s there was a new brand of competition jodhpurs/breeches that became popular on the sj circuit. They were without any knee patches and had a seam down the front of the leg. Within the range was a style with a bib type top attached and I think it...

As a former RS owner I can see this from both sides. Unless it is a large RS with lots of ponies allocating them for group lessons can be difficult. Most clients wanted the easier, saintly ponies and did not want the challenge of the more forward/tricky ponies. That said, a nervous child should...

As others have said and I think you need lashing points (may not be the correct term) on your lorry for the ferry.

This is awful and will only lend weight in Zach Polanski's call to ban racing. He also wants to remove equestrian sport from the Olympics and possibly ban all sport involving animals.

At that price he sounds like a bargain if he's everything you say he is. In today's terms 15 is not too old, there are many more treatments available to promote longevity than in the past. As you say, a full vetting is essential, I would also ask to see hs veterinary history if possible. If you...

We bought a Subaru Outback in the autumn. We looked at the Forrester but the bigger boot in the Outback sold it to us. The dealership is 80 miles from us but the salesman has offeredus free pick up for servicing and will leave us a courtesy car. We crate our dogs on the back seat because they...

Huge congratulations, everything happens for a reason! Speaking as someone much older, who has just celebrated 40 years of marriage, I remember thinking at the start of our relationship "this isn't how things were meant to go" but equally feeling if I didn't give it a chance and make the changes...

Woodchip will turn to mush outside within a few years and be hard to lift, I definitely would steer clear. Honestly, in your position I would look at something like the rubber crumb mentioned above and see if it's feasible. If there's grass growing through it shouldn't attract the planners...

The reality is genuine, safe kids ponies are really difficult to find and are often sold through word of mouth. Often, if one is advertised you have to be prepared to view it asap before anyone else buys it too. The right pony will be worth travelling for, could you make viewing a bit of an...

Cautiously is my advice. I echo everything previous posters have said. IW trailers are often targeted by thieves so definitely check that it's listed not stolen on by contacting IW and Datatag. Also, as well as the floor check all the panels for signs of softness particularly at the bottom as...

Personally, good vets and practice management with good communication are my main criteria followed by location for emergency call outs and OOH service. If there was a choice an independent practice would be my preference but my main thing would be the quality of care for my horse. I wouldn't...

I know people with both, the XL touring takes a big 16.2hh comfortably travelling him on the left, I think there's possibly less head space on the right due to the tackroom. They upgraded from their smaller Touring as he wasn't happy in it at all and started to travel badly. The person with the...

Some are just pages you don't have to join, others are groups that you need to join.

Put the dealers name in the search bar on each dodgy dealers Facebook page.

As an equestrian employer I prefer people trained "on the job", I find most people who have trained at a college have a totally unrealistic view of the equine world. That said it may give someone like the OP's daughter a feel of the basics and from that they could then go on to an apprenticeship...