Recent content by fredflop

Sell. You will be better off after he’s gone. However, look positively, you’ve done a lot of groundwork which will massively help how he’s ridden. I’d also suggest using a reputable dealer to sell, take the stress away.

Brick is even better than block.

Sell him

Checked shirt, gillet, chinos. Footwear, dealer boots, hiking boots, or country boots. Flat cap. Maybe a tie.

You will be ok at local level, but a cob isn’t really a working hunter.

Why would you, when you can use purposely designed equipment

As above if means and funds retire. Pts would also be an option.

If you can afford it… brick is by far the best. Will last longer, and are warmer.

Totally depends… but as an average 0g rain sheet 50/100 g turnout 250g turnout 350-450g turnout if required Do you/yard swap horse into stable rugs at night. If not I’d get a 150-200g rug only in case. If rugs swapped over: As above, plus 50g rug, and 350g rug. Be prepared to buy thicker as...

Hobby horses?

Could you possibly get another companion from the charity before the original one is PTS so your mare has chance to get to know the new one? Tbh if it was me I’d have them both PTS.

Try talking to the dealer…

Possibly a few… A project horse that was closely related to a previous project horse I’d owned… that turned out to be an amazing horse. A foal I saw in an online auction… a dodgy dealer bought it. An ex-racehorse I’d ask the trainer if I could buy when it had finished racing. Trainer said...

Yes PTS.

Lemeiux chain headcollar? Where do you have to lead him to? If any distance a roller and side reins can help stop him using his head and neck as a lever against you. Not recommended long term, but needs must.