Recent content by evsj

Gosh, so courageous in her decision. She sounds like an amazing character - how sad that she will be so missed by all that knew her. Brave lass ❤️

Thanks everyone, I wanted to get opinions and I will take note. She’s a little over 5k although nothing to suggest any issues I’m not aware of, I guess it’s good to know what might be a prob in future. Have a great Christmas all ?

I have a 5 yo KWPN mare on loan, bred by my friend and in-hand shown/backed/ridden by me. I’ve handled her since she was a yearling and she’s the first horse I’ve backed myself and apart from a couple of minor spills I’ve successfully taken her xc schooling, RC SJ, dressage and fun rides - we’ve...

Thank you for looking, my saddler is researching also. I’ve been quoted £450 max but they’re still trying to work out what type of tree it is. To be honest I haven’t seen anything which is as nice as my Hilton for that money. It’s immaculate apart from the broken point and it was so nice to ride...

Hi, does anyone have a contact or website details for Hilton saddles (Walsall). I've tried googling, looking at H&H posts etc but everything is quite historic and I can't find any way of actually contacting them. Do they still manufacture saddlery? I ask because I'm considering getting the...

Hello Anyone out there with youngsters by Monte Carlo? I’m just interested to know what temperaments are like and whether they’re quirky/tricky? I have a 4 year old mare by him which I’ve backed this year and I’m into about 5 months of ridden work. Trying to get inside her mind a bit! She’s...

Thanks Maserati - the first time I came off her the saddle slipped so I know this frightened her. This must be why the spook on Monday was so dramatic. Back properly checked yesterday, teeth done last month and I’ve got saddle fitter tomorrow at last so everything else is down to me!

I’m happy to go back to 4 times per week! It’s just difficult to know what to do with conflicting advice around - and it’s her owner/breeder who keeps urging me to work her til she’s sweating! (I’m ignoring the owner on this bit of advice!) I keep her out at night and give her hay during the day...

Thank you, my yard owner is loaning me hers, but I appreciate the offer!

Thank you, I will have a look at him

Looks perfect for what I need - I can’t hold the neck strap without affecting my rein contact.

I will look at the rs tor....thanks KittyH - I was trotting at the time and her trot chucks me out of the saddle so I figured the speed and power in her is the reason I can’t sit her spooks. She is dressage bred (not my choice, I’m an Irish fan normally!) so what you say makes absolute sense ?

Neck strap has been on from from day one - I wasn’t quick enough to grab it yesterday ?

Hi, thanks for your quick replies - I’ve been considering stepping back a bit with her and getting more help so these echo my thoughts. It’s good to get some confirmation! I got back on after yesterday’s fall so at least we ended on a better note ... today, though, I need to let my back recover ?