Recent content by Firewell

I was going to say same as above actually. I wouldn't worry about his response or try to change it or soften it. He is learning amazing lessons at life through his pony! I would offer encouragement and not put pressure on him in anyway (so hes not dealing with your disappointment too as that's...

Thanks everyone! Also I forgot to say when I started my lessons I jumped Jae in a Kimblewick and Grakle noseband. He's quite big for me and I would find he would get strong and take over. Now we jump in a snaffle and drop noseband :D

Thanks everyone! I've got to try and remember how to post pictures now lol. Ok, this is a rubbish video of one of my recent lessons. The day after this we incorporated turning to a related distance on one side and a 4ft X pole on the other side of the grid. We often do a day of lesson and...

I haven't been on here in ages but I realized the other day that 2018 is my 10th year anniversary of being a Hho member! When I first joined I was 25 with my little grey ex racehorse mare Vayamos and I used to do regular updates on our endeavours. She sadly passed away in 2009 from old worm...

My hands are a mess too. Dry and arthritic and I have a broke toe that I never bothered getting fixed that is so wonky! I also suffer from sciatica and shoulder pain from a fracture I sustained through a fall off my pony as a child. I do have an amazing arse though ;) and despite 2 kids a flat...

Yes! It is like that here... you either have up to 5/10 acres at best around town or you have a 2,000 acre cattle ranch in the middle of nowhere! Land is really expensive near the nice towns and cities. We are lucky that we do have access to some amazing riding with a 20 min trailer ride but...

I am British but I live in California. People don't really hack here at all. Unless you live on or are lucky enough to have access to a vast ranch no one hacks like we do in England. We do not have Bridleways and the roads are wide and fast. You may see the odd cowboy hacking along the road but...

Before children I used to ride 6x per week. Now I ride 4. I am actually happier now... I feel I have a better balance between life and horses. I have a jumping lesson every week which I love. The other 2 times I ride I practice what I am doing in my lessons and the last time I ride I hack...

Wow that looks plenty of room! I can't wait now :D Photo Jo that would be amazing if you could find it bit no worries if not. Thanks everyone!

Fantastic! I am so excited to have it ready now. It's going to take a few more months though I think to get everything safe and perfect for horses. Jae is really well. I am not competing much anymore, I lost interest after the kids. However we are enjoying having weekly jumping lessons at the...

Hello, Gosh I haven't been in here for ages! I hope everyone is well. We are currently building an arena. The biggest I could go in the spot chosen as most suitable grade and land wise is 25 meters by 40 meters. I know I can't set up a course in a 25x40 arena but I am hoping the extra...

I loved reading this report. Thank you so much for posting it! You have an amazing job.

I felt like you after my 2nd baby. I read a book called that winning feeling, which really helped. It got me thinking a different way about myself and how I view myself as a rider. It was never the horse it was me and it was all down to my perception. Secondly there is a reason your leg is...

She is absolutely stunning!! Congrats on new horse day :)

From what you have said I wonder if she equals canter with jump. So walk and trot fine as its low key, she knows she's not jumping. Canter means jump, she may be so experienced that with canter she's anticipating, expecting and waiting to jump, her adrenaline rises and where are the fences?? No...