Recent content by Frankie10

Thanks both that's much appreciated. That's a really good idea to pay my mechanic to go through the basics with me. I still can't seem to find the water container- will have another look but will def be giving my mechanic a call. Thank you xxx

Hi I'm sorry that this is such a stupid question but how do I check the water level on a ford iveco horsebox? Non tilt cab 2002 model. Sorry to be so thick but its my first ever lorry. Will be booking myself onto a lorry maintenance class. Thank you xx

I'm in the same situation as you& have decided on Clopf. My instructor has it on her arena & my boy loves it x

Brilliant boots! Boot a pair from barnstormers online - really good value. I wear ariat bromonts for competing & wanted something cheaper for everyday wear. Think I actually prefer the Norfolks too. So comfy & smart x

Hi I also have a little savings account for my boy. I put £50 every month into an account so that I have a little slush fund if I want to buy a new rug or treat that I can't afford out of my day to day account. It may be worth doing this to cover unexpected costs as well- I.e. The excess on...

Added to say that my horse looked lame in walk but not trot too bizarrely. luckily we have a really good equine vet who specialises in lameness. good luck- hope your horse only has something minor too x

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/horsecare/1379/64960.html Hi really useful article. I had the vet out to my horse recently- I thought he was lame on the near fore. Turns out he was lame on the right hind. Just bruised his hock thankfully. This article helped me get my head around this...

Hi I have exactly the same problem with my gelding. Bucks in the stable- at tea time, breakfast time, when it rains, if he is bored or excited or basically whenever he fancies. I have no idea why. Everything is fine. Problem is, he also does this in the trailer too. He is also continually...

No way! School cost me a fortune & I wouldn't even let my own horses in there for a stretch and roll...

There is a great book called 'the successful dressage competitor' by Debbie lush. It covers everything you need to know! X

Thanks for the reply. I asked the vet this and he was pretty confident that it was just bruising due to his range of movement and by palpating the area. He was very thorough so fingers crossed. X

Hi Last weekend my horse spooked sidewards into a metal gate post& walloped himself ~ caught himself right on the bony bit of his hip & hit it hard. Small cut which I immediately cleaned & dressed but more concerned about the bruising & possible damage to bone. Horse was shaken but sound. I...

Cushionride. -8 last night and it's frozen solid :( Froze at -2 so not impressed :( Field is also a death trap so one hyper 5 year old stuck in his stable x

Im in the same predicament due to frozen school! I'm using the time to teach my youngster lateral work- in walk if the school Is bad& trot if it's thawed a bit! There is a great book I use for ideas- called 101 schooling exercises. I think it's by jaki bell. X

Hi Thanks so much for the advice everyone. Have levelled it all today Nd it looks a million times better. I think you're all right that it will also need rolling- going to get on eBay this afternoon! It Is just completely saturated & squelchy - def think it has reached saturation point...