Recent content by forthlands

I have shown highlands for many years and some ponies I just had to cut a bridle path - with one if I didn't and had show sheen in the mane - when he dropped his head his bridle just slipped off leaving me with the reins!!! I have seen this happen with others in the ring so from a safety issue I...

Just read this and think you have made a great choice - but perhaps I am biased having been involved with them for nearly 30 years. Re tack - saddles you really have to try them to see what suits the pony and you. Many of the highland and cob type saddles can be very wide and a bit...

Think if you are looking for a general all round pony to do a little bit of everything at a lower to medium level ( other than showing of course)highland is an excellent option. Having been involved with the breed for nearly 30 years I can't see past them. However if you want to jump over 3' and...