Recent content by gloster_image

I never used to worry about my own fitness until I started training with a top rider who said how can we expect our horses to go properly, if as riders we can't keep up with them. I went to an event with her (and not a small one either) and the amount of riders that were literally knackered by...

I saw her go XC actually - i recognised the horse and rider from hho piccies then recognised the name - glad she did so well!

Hehe that horse you said the rider would need a change of underwear for....that was mine! Took off literally 3or4strides out and did it every time, warmed up like crap yet still went clear strange boy - didnt take him xc though! He really wasn't his normal self yesterday which is a shame -...

Scary! I'm riding rock side saddle to my wedding in august 2010 - but im having my best friend lead him! and he's foot perfect! Mostly...

Oh i know - that girl who knocked the man over had millions of horses and was scary to watch! That accident could have ended a LOT worse than it did! As for eventers VS showjumpers. Well i'm an eventer so im obviously going to say eventers rule lol no not really, i'd say better is the wrong...

I admit to watching the video - I wanted to see what went wrong and can now honestly defend mary and say she made the same mistake any of us eventers could. However the video I watched didnt stop filming for a while afterwards, and right now I am in floods of tears after hearing him whinny...

I really strongly feel that although it is absolutely lovely and a fab idea to get some flowers and donations together, getting her personal information such as address, email and phone number is too far. At this time the last thing she needs is a million and one phone calls from people she...

Mary is the most amazing woman in eventing. Unlike a LOT of the other top eventers she is genuine, friendly, always smiling, always loving her job and most importantly she worships her horses and puts her horses first 100% of the time! I am SO SO gutted to hear this news and deeply saddened...

I'm in my second year of uni and have my horse with me, have him on DIY and compete him BE and never struggle time wise

Woah!! What drama!! Anyone have money on snoopy loopy?

It's not just outrageous spending that racks up debts. Please remember that. Sometimes its just not possible not to borrow money for simple bills or unexpected circumstances. However that said i do NOT agree with the OP about writing off your credit card. I do however wish that the banks...

In all honesty, and this is just IMO, I would have it PTS for both 1 + 2 as IMO if the horse is in that much pain and having that many problems at only 6 it will get worse and wouldnt be able to compete at top level anyway. Also for me looking at it from a professional/financial way, it makes...

Completely agree with the sentiment that these days if you don't rush your youngster you get snide comments. I got Rock as a 3year old, showed him and did some fun jumping as a 4year old but didn't start anything affiliated until he was 5/6 years old. And i still felt he progressed quickly at...

Im going the evening of the 28th where they have the top 400 bsja riders doing a speed stakes class, followed by pippa and william funnell masterclass, followed by a gran prix! Can't wait!! I only live 20minutes away so will prob be there each day if i'm out of hospital

I think 3weeks is not gonna happen and is wishful thinking - however I reckon he'll be back for the ride on kauto!