Recent content by Festivepony

*snorts with derision and backs out of thread shaking head in disbelief.* :D :D

So all those years ago those lessons teaching me to flex my wrist, taught me the wrong thing to do?! Doh. :(

Anyone? :(

I'm not sure I can explain myself here but I'll try. I was taught to ride with my elbows bent and lower arm and reins following a straight line to the bit. I was taught to flex my wrist to use my aids softly, not pull my lower arm back. I hope that makes sense? I had a lesson recently and my...

Here you go: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dry-Dog-Bag-Size-Neck/dp/B000EDWHMW :D :D

You used to be able to get a sort of absorbent bag thing to zip your muddy wet dog into, I don't know what they were called. My dog would be disgusted by the very idea! :D

How awful for you, heartbreaking. I just hope he turns up safe.

That's how it sounds to me too. I don't think people who hunt do it just because they like to kill animals regardless of the reasons or method.

What an awful dilemma. :( I suppose it would be easier if he was clearly suffering right now to face what you've decided. Him perking up must be making it all very difficult but then you know it won't last and he'll be in pain again soon. I really feel for you. :(

Are you PR's missus? ;)

Me neither, have read it several times and can't understand what Skib is trying to say.

Four pages on my screen. :) You can change your settings, you know. :)

phew ;) I've noticed a pattern here that posters make unpleasant comments and assumptions about travellers while at the same time implying the forum doesn't allow anyone to say the word traveller. :rolleyes:

I'd like to point out that I wasn't. :) i was simply disagreeing with the previous poster's statement that we're not allowed to say traveller. I don't see why he should be either. :)

What a daft remark. Travellers, you mean. We're allowed to suggest he might be a member of the travelling community for heaven's sake. What we're not allowed to do is make derogatory comments about a race or culture or use the language of racial hatred. Which is as it should be. :)