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I have been thinking this myself. Therefore only those finishing sound can be winners. Lame horses eliminated just like in endurance. I have been thinking though, that the bookies, TV companies and punters wouldnt go for this, as they like the excitement of knowing whose won as they cross the...

I'm sorry that you're having a difficult time. Have a look for Steve Young on youtube. He does a lot of work with pushy dangerous horses. He's easy to watch, and everything he says makes a lot of sense. His priority is always keeping everyone safe. Good luck with your boy.

Only a highland would jump into a stable to get food! My boy would have anybody believe that he's starving, and he's definitely not! I have to use a flag to back him up and wait patiently (or not) for his food.

My old boy was a TB that had never raced. He was backed at 4 as a riding horse and I got him in the September of that year. He was an amazing horse. He had a lovely long stride, he was forwards going but so laid back most of the time. I could gallop him anywhere and ride with any combination of...

It does seem odd. I ordered last week and it didn't turn up, so I rang to enquire. They said I either needed positive faecal egg counts, or a note from a vet to say that worming was necessary. I said that one of my boys had a positive count at the end of summer (they didn't ask whether he was...

Viovet are refusing to sell me equest wormer, in the absence of positive egg counts. I don't understand this, as it has already been mentioned that encysted red don't show up on faecal egg counts. They tried to sell me test kits from Westgates instead, but I don't see the point if it won't show...

Chester Millenium Greenway, built and maintained by Sustrans

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...