Recent content by Fred66

Place 1 leave him there for at least a week without you being there, get regular updates. Depending upon progress then go up to see if your comfortable to carry on the training at home or leave him a little longer

You can use a SQP rather than vet, most feed merchants will have someone qualified otherwise they can’t dispense them.

The lunge enables you to focus on you and what you are doing, it is one of the best methods of helping relatively novice riders to improve their balance and position.

So if funding is tight and you can’t afford lessons for you AND schooling for him, then possibly keep working and hacking him in walk and get yourself some one on one lessons on a schoolmaster in trot on the lunge. When you are feeling more balanced go back to having lessons on him, working in...

OP apologies, I haven’t had chance to read everything so if I repeat advice already given then apologies. Firstly are you able to find an alternate yard (even if temporary) that offers schooling as well as instruction ? If so then possibly avail yourself of their services for 6-8 weeks to get...

Option 2 as you imply that is cheapest albeit if horse won’t load might become more pricey than option 1, in which case possibly go with Option 1 first To me Option 3 is a bit pointless as it’s not a long term solution you are looking for, you just want to load and transport.

I have read the thread, and ultimately I think that whilst your daughters aspirational work ethic is admirable that it is unlikely that she will find work with reputable employers. That if the area is remote as you imply then subject to her finding work then transporting her between work venues...

The issues around formally employing an under 18 are not straightforward but especially as a freelance, the duty of care and the times that they are allowed to work are quite restrictive. Getting insurance could be difficult as an under 18 cannot enter into a legally binding contract in their...

What did the original advert say ? In a private sale then you are reliant upon it being as described. In the past when buying I have included in the bill of sale the purpose for which I am buying the horse and included that they are not aware of any physical or behavioural issues (other than...

You shouldn’t, they should take all levels, and if your child wants the PC experience without having access to their own pony then branch is the way to go. PC branches vary so some may be more more cliquey than others but you don’t have to “own” a pony to join, you can join as non riding member...

You said it had been brought to your attention that the other villagers aren’t happy about it. So the question is who brought it to your attention and how reliable is their opinion? Is it them that’s not happy ? Is it one other person or the whole village? If you just ignore what you have...

If you have a village WhatsApp possibly post on it saying it’s been brought to your attention that some people may be be unhappy that you are parking there. That you genuinely thought it was the least disruptive place to park and that you thought looking at past and regular usage by others that...

Wasn’t trying to drag out the personal information regarding fallout. Would not having tack there stop them ? Would emailing / texting (written proof) saying that the horses really aren’t suitable for novices especially if they don’t have experienced supervision (some are young and...

Obviously without knowing what the nature of the fallout is that’s led to the toxic environment we are shooting in the dark regarding potential solutions. Generically then you need to look at the pros and cons in respect of your peace of mind, horses welfare, family relationships, monetary...

Do you pay a rent for the space at your parents? If not then I can understand that they might feel it is a quid pro quo arrangement. As in they aren’t doing any harm and if you want the benefits relating to being family then you have to live with the drawbacks. Not saying that this is right...