Recent content by genius1

I am really upset by the frequent references to rumours circulating about what really happened to Kauto Star and that the injuries were not sustained in a paddock accident. I understand that people may be concerned about defamation proceedings if they publicly state what they have heard but it...

Wright & Morten are good, very thorough.

I bought my Welsh Cob (Section D) gelding Billy (Cororion Celt) from Vicky Yoxall, a dealer near Macclesfield in February 2015. She had him for a few months and I think she said he came from a local equestrian centre. He was foaled on 25th May 2007 and is bay with four white feet and a star...

That is a lovely story and has given me a great boost, thank you so much for sharing. Don't worry, I will be taking advice from all sources!

Thank you all, I know it was not the ideal scenario to start off with. I think she is just green and unbalanced, she was mainly worked in an open field so finds an enclosed arena very different. She seems to have a lovely tempermant though and I am not scared of her, I just feel she is not...

Thanks for your reply. I rode for 12 years at a riding school so rather different from the people you are talking about of having ridden for just one year. Also, the mare was sold to me a quiet and reliable ride, suitable for a novice, I was entirely upfront about my experience. She appeared to...

Hi there, I was just looking for some advice. I am 41 and have just bought my first horse, a 6yo mare. I rode weekly at a riding school as a child and was fairly proficient, could jump small courses, hack out, some cross country and lateral work. As an adult, I have only ridden occasionally...