Recent content by Fransurrey

Same. I have the long Reincoat Lite and stayed dry.

If you go the lube route, I do recommend Happy Bottom Bum Butter. Yes, it's really called that. Made for cyclists, but awesome for chafe. I use it for long runs (half marathon plus). It's good for after chafe, too, as it's very soothing (contains clove oil)...

I have burned out, big time. It's the work Christmas meal on Wednesday and I just want to miss it - I'm just not up for forced socialising. I've already said no to the after work social for my team. I'll be done in by two hours with that lot pretending to love everyone. 😁 I was supposed to run...

With the kids I think the yard will be better, assuming it's child friendly. Have you thought about taking down the stables and mats etc? Part of me wonders if you making it so nice has made the landowners realise they could get a lot more, now and they might have a rethink if you point out that...

I still describe myself as competent novice and I own two and am nearly 50! You probably ride better than I do and I'd certainly consider you if I were needing a sharer (particularly as you can do during the week!). I think your issue is the way you're classifying yourself. You might be novice...

I missed all the action, but just wanted to comment to say I hope they are both improving. x

Sorry you're in the situation. I think you're right to consider it in his best interests to pts, but I have to be honest and say that in your shoes I would be quite bitter about the reason. Life sucks sometimes. I also would do it before Christmas, then it's not hanging over you.

Mine often wants to pee after being tacked up - he likes to go as I take him out of the field. Any chance yours is the same??? If not, good luck and hope you have a decent book! :D

Little Lockner Farm in Albury/Chilworth I think do full grass livery. They have a FB page. There's also Great Bookham Equestrian Centre which is pricey, but definitely offers full grass.

Mine are starting to become reluctant to walk across the mud control mats. Despite being on old hay (not allowed to put anything solid underneath), they are starting to sink and slide down the incline in equal measure. I'm constantly reminding myself that this time last year was 100% worse...

Even if she's field sound on bute, there's no shame in calling it a day before it becomes an issue. Nobody has a right to judge you either way on this one and a decision either way would be the right one for you

I have the Equisafety Mercury. It sits well and is shaped. I have the yellow hi-viz, but the orange one is fabulously bright. I've had it 3 years and wash it once a year. It's starting to let water in during heavier downpours. It's wrap around and it did come with a belly strap, but I've never...

You could always borrow a tall stair gate? Also I hope you mean cat tree. Bringing the car indoors might cause issues. 😆

I just fill two large flasks with boiling water and add to a bucket with a cap of dettol and baby oil. Add a bit of cold water so I can submerge hands in it and hot cloth. He's snow white on his non-black bits and this gets him gleaming. I focus on his clipped bits and base of mane. Any left...

I also work in academia, but not research anymore. Depending on your lifestyle and experience, it's possible to earn a decent wage as a Research Fellow, but it's mostly FTC, which is why I eventually left. I now manage funding and knowledge exchange, which is quite flexible outside core hours...