Recent content by firstOverture

Its just off Wraxall Road. You won't miss it. If you're coming from Lower Wraxall keep going straight when you come into Ditcheat and it's on the left.

Tack that is incorrectly fitted, or just incorrect. And people still tacking up when their number is being called.

You could be gripping with your knees. Have a think about where your centre of gravity is and if your weight is going down your heels. Your thighs should be nice and flat to the saddle and your knees just resting on the rolls. As well as the other suggestions, I'd try riding without stirrups -...

A half halt is basically the slowing down of the front end until the back end engages and then the immediate resumation of the front end. You do this to balance the horse and it also increases the horse's attention. There are a million different opinions on how to best achieve this and it...

[ QUOTE ] My thoughts exactly on price. His winnings are in Poland unfortunately.... What dont you like about his head [/ QUOTE ] Ah, did the owner tell you his winnings are in Poland, as it doesn't say so in the advert? It seems that he's looking down at the jump with his head behind the...

Although certainly scopey, I don't like his head or untidy front legs over those jumps. Where are his winnings for £7k?

Not always, but if I do, sawdust is great for drying them off. I know some people use oil or vaseline on their horses legs to keep the mud off. I'm not sure if you can do this with all horses or just those with good feather?

I'm evil, too. All six will be out when they're not being worked. Why else did I pay all that money for shelters? I ride every day whatever the weather, even hurricanes don't give them a break. I'm just heartless.

Oh that's just so sad, what a needless waste. Maybe this is a good reminder to all of us to give an even bigger thank you to the drivers that do go past safely?

What a coincidence! I've only this morning given one of mine a trace clip. He's only just come back into work yesterday. I was considering leaving him until he's working harder, but after only 15 minutes of low intensity lunging he was heating up. I normally have all the horses that aren't...

I've received a reply from Spillers. They had already considered sending feed, but when they approached the charities involved, were told money would be a more appropriate donation as the horses would be on a hay only diet for the near future due to their malnutrition. Apparently they won't send...

If the shoes are overdue for changing its possible that the growth pattern of the hoof, which hasn't been trimmed, has caused the shoe to wear more on one side than the other. But as it's worn so thin, maybe this can't be only reason. Not much help I'm afraid.

A slight difference in 'lauding' and disallowing anyone to mention it. This is taking the the thread off topic, maybe you would go to PM if you wish to continue?

Even a large organisation? My cynicism makes it hard for me to believe

How very odd.