Recent content by Gatsby1994

I hadn't actually considered turning him away for the year. But given what you have all said, perhaps that would be the best option, he is already on full livery, so perhaps just asking for a exercise once or twice a week might be the best thing for him. Just ticking over till I'm back from...

I'm looking to loan out my horse whilst I go work away in Australia for 12 months. I've never loaned out a horse before and want to know what you'd look for? The intention is that he is to stay on the current yard as he's settled there better than he has anywhere as at all. He's only 6 so...

About October time I managed to get a really sweet natured IDXConne for 3.5k, 6 year old but only hacked at 4 and properly started at 5, so I managed to get a pretty decent bargain considering his build (he has plenty of bone to him), scope and temperament. But he has no registered breeding, but...

My Amigo's have always done the job, though with my new creature I've stuck with having a no-fill Amigo Mio on top with a 100g stable rug, does the job well and Mio's seem to stand the test of time whilst being a good fit.

I was trying to sell a similar saddle, brand new used 3 times Bates top of the line GP that retailed at about £2000? They would only offer £500 and suggested selling on classifieds on their site. It was there for a very long time, had to pay £10 and didn't get a single response - So I decided to...

Thanks for all the advice! I've managed to find a former RDA yard with only 7 horses on thats roughly the same distance as my current yard, only north not south (5 minutes extra driving at rush hour but less milage)! £40 cheaper a month for more facilities including flood lit school and small...

For me it's just nice to have a friend (as sad as that sounds) and build up that bond with them. Granted I'm struggling with my new horse, but it's only been three months!

Me again! Having begun to solve the nervous problem and feeling a little happier with it, I began wondering if it was the company at the yard that contributed. After petty messages from YO I'm beginning to think so. But when do you think it's time to say enough is enough? I've looked at the...

Already I can't thank you all enough for the advice. It's always comforting (in a weird way) to know that people have/are in your situation. Help books, a rider and fake it till you make it seem like some of my best options!

So a little backstory... I recently sold a horse that I loved dearly, but absolutely thwarted my confidence and had to be sent to a competition home as after the second trip to A&E with a spinal injury from a fall and another winter looming - I finally was convinced enough was enough. So in...