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I don't know the horse, but I do know that Faye has a good reputation and makes sure of a good match.

I have a zilco endurance bridle for my youngster, I travel him in the headcollar bit and then just attach bit and reins when I get there. It's definitely made life much easier.

Last week I was riding my horse uphill along a narrow country lane and like you heard a loud engine and rattly high sided trailer coming up behind. I signalled to him to slow down, but he seemed to speed up, so I moved into a more central position on the road thinking that would slow him down...

Owner of 2. One ridden & 1 rising 4 yr old who will be backed this year. I put owner and rider of 2, but not technically true yet.

My baby highland will be backed next year, and my saddler has recommended a T4 for him. Also I went to a majority highland trekking centre/stud and they use Thorowgoods on all of theirs and recommend them for the breed. Very comfy and happy ponies.

My old boy also a TB was a seasoned endurance horse, and was very workman like at endurance events. He was calm at shows and dressage, but fun rides used to blow his brain, as someone else has said, not fun at all! May be try some dressage where people have time slots so not all there at the...

I fit 2 large haynets in mine, takes a bit of squashing down to get the lid closed, but they do fit in. I ummed and rrd before buying mine, but my home made one was so hit and miss - so glad I've got it now & coughing has stopped completely.

I used to keep my old boy on a yard that had excellent grazing all summer and daily turnout if dry in winter. If it was wet however they went on to alternate day turnout. When I brought him in after his day out, he used to stop in the middle of the yard & refuse to go in his stable - the only...

I had my beloved retired 25 yo gelding whom I had owned for 21 years, living with my ridden horse. When I lost him in Jan 2019, I needed a companion for my other boy, but because of my grief was unable to choose another horse to commit to for life. So I took in a young temporary foster pony...

I feel your pain, my boy was diagnosed with mild asthma after scoping in September. He had been coughing since February, but due to CV, couldn't be investigated earier. I had already been attempting to steam his hay using a wall paper steamer, so after much deliberation, I bit the bullet and...

How far is it from your yard to the field? I used to be on DIY on a yard with a big walk to the field - I used to run there/back after turning out/bringing in - 2 short runs a day & also saved valuable riding time.

I had this problem with my very fussy old boy. He would not eat bute or many other things - he did tolerate "Butagran" however it's vanilla flavoured bute and smells quite nice.

Yes, I've had this with my boy. When in a large herd on a livery yard he was fairly near the bottom - it didn't bother him he just kept himself to himself and stayed out of trouble. When he moved home with us, my old boy was boss & that was fine. When the old boy went I got a temporary foster...

When my old boy was younger we spent weekends away doing low level endurance, often just me & him. Sometimes we did well & others not so well - now he's gone all I remember is happy adventures with my best friend, the placings have paled into insignificance, the photos mean more & the memories -...

Also have a look at Sport Endurance, the other UK organisation. They are also very friendly and helpful. You can request to be accepted on their fb page without being a member & you will see people including first timers asking for company on rides & also for advise. Good luck & have fun.