Recent content by Fizzy candy

I had a big fall as a kid and my mum decided that she wasn't letting me ride again. So the next time I rode was as an adult. As a mum now myself I totally sympathise with her (and you) but I do wish she'd asked me if I'd wanted to ride again - we didn't have much money so I just assumed we...

I think the equestrian/ ag tie bit is the key here. I haven't seen an eq tie but I have seen ag ties. As an earlier poster said, they will need to run it as a business, so if it was me buying it I would definitely want to keep a lovely long standing customer. It can be a hobby business but I...

Planning a trip to Iceland for a significant (depressing) birthday - always wanted to ride right the way across. Norway would definitely be an alternative to Iceland, although I had not considered it before. Done UK based holidays in Scotland and Wales - usually with a feature - eg western...

Just saw this on a FB forum ..... "wanted free (because sadly I can't pay) weekend riding for my daughter. Must be 110% bombproof and able to teach her everything as she is nervous. I want her to ride bareback, but a saddle is ok." And it went on! Honestly. I am tempted to reply to it.

Still making them!

Fab! So helpful. I didn't even know you could do online ones. I can't wait to get started! Thanks

Fantastic thanks. What sort of things do you have to do for walk and trot level? I am working on leg yielding, turning around a point (nose in) and squares. But they are still messy!

That's great old jumper - one week in and it's definitely not enough to keep him happy so I am looking at lots of other things. Could you expand on the activities - they sound fun but I have never done anything like that. Is there a link that could point me in the right direction so I can get...

Hi. Thanks so much for all the info - this is such a helpful forum! Could I ask how you start off in dressage? I can't work out how to find a suitable beginner event and how to prepare for it? Also what do I need - special tack or clothes or boots? Sorry if it's a very basic q! Thanks

All really helpful thanks!

Yeah - london area so lots of roadwork to get to the hacking. Not sure if that's still better? Will also look at hunter trials or something for the weekends to make it more interesting. Thanks.

Hi. I'm curious about everyone's weekly routine. I have a 6 year old Irish Sports horse and trying to make a plan for him. I was thinking 3 half hour sessions in the school on flatwork, 1 or 2 school sessions with some jumping, 1 hack (up to 2 hours) and 1 rest day. He will get some turnout...

I'm still really curious as to how people find/ manage the step up to a forward going horse. Not so much from a technical riding point of view but more from a "am I normal to find this a big step"! does that make sense? Thanks

Yeah - had one today - worked on trot to walk transition. She also suggested a lunge lesson.

Hi all, I was wondering if you could help/ reassure me! I have made the step up from comfy cob to a more forward going horse and loving every minute, BUT with comfy cob all my focus was on upwards transitions and downward was really easy as he was happy to trot at a hint. I am now trying to...