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If you’re happy just walking and trotting that’s fine. He won’t mind. However if you want to canter maybe break it down in stages a bit or let some one else ride him first. In your situation my concern would be to ask for help in getting him to stand at the mounting block so you could get on and...

Yes sounds great but you have to live in their geographical area! 😀

I use NFU and can confirm the amount is eye watering. There are a couple of firms that offer similar type insurance but sadly the quotes l obtained from them were even more eye watering! It seems some people just insurance the house and then make sure they have third party cover, sometimes it’s...

That’s a little short sighted re air vests. Body protectors offer some protection but maybe not as much as you would think. Air vests were developed for use in many different activities were there is risk of a high impact fall.

I think you’d have to use a very loose coat over the top! HitAir vests, rather than gilets, sell extenders that can be clipped on in winter so you can wear as many coats as you want 😀

Everyone looking great 😀 lovely to see the photos and you don’t look too big on Atlas. He may still grow a little - but l wouldn’t worry and the spots are fab!

March - in like a lion out like a lamb? ……and it’s wet and windy today- again, although sunny yesterday. For once l’m happy about the weather, just hope it’s correct.

There seems to be a trend at he moment for a lot of horses to be ridden in a grackle and a martingale. These is a relatively new idea and not one l follow - other than to note it’s trendy! If your horses goes nicely then use whatever works. Maybe try and borrow one before buying. It is sometimes...

Quit jumping if you want to, plenty other things to do BUT a BP will give you some protection but not as much as an air vest so if you’re worried about falling off maybe see if you can borrowed one?

Ponies and pony types are frequently ridden by people who are 5’8” and taller, it all depends why you’re the height you are and the conformation of said pony. Good idea to have a sit on some different types. A native x will be cheaper than a registered highland or dales. Welsh cobs probably a...

I have warm wellies and they’re nice and warm and fit well.Mine are about two years old and for the price they’re excellent value just maybe not as good grip on muddy ground but absolutely fine for dog walking etc. They’re my second best option if my Aigles are having a rest cos they got left...

Ariat Parcours are good, last a long time - 10 years 😀 and easy to walk in. I think le Chameau are better if you have narrower feet.

Large hay net separating them?

It’s a piece of string question 😀 however cost of getting the horse on the ground - so stud fee and keep of mare whilst in foal and until weaning Passport / registration costs Vaccinations for 4 - 5 years Wormers / farrier / dental checks Feed Cost of keep - ie sum for field maintence etc / or...

You can buy USB kettles but l would have thought a water container or even a couple filled with hot water would stay warm enough to wash with. You could wrap them in insulating material to travel.