Recent content by GrandmareS

Thanks for the replies. Not stressed when competing or PC rallies, good as gold. He travels with the partition in place, so will try without. New trailer, so tip top condition. He happily travels, doesn't sweat up or attempt to barge off ( did so in Equitrek) We have had a camera to observe so...

When we first had our pony about 2 years ago, he always had to stand at the bottom of the ramp for a couple of minutes before condescending to go in. No problem travelling or standing in trailer - Ifor Williams 510. However we upgraded to an Equitrek and he began to not want to load at all after...

We had a mare who did this and it turned out to be a back proble which when treated, head shaking stopped, The back man couldn't understand how she had tolerated anyone on her back!

Thanks for the reply - pony travelled ok apart from sweating a little but seemed tense, snatching at hay and wanted to get out ASAP! We have a camera and he appeared ok.

Has anyone had a problem with horse or pony travelling in a backward travel trailer? Our nine year old , no problem pony, had always travelled well in an IFW trailer. We upgraded to a Equitek trailer and he began to resist loading, especially after a competition. This has been going on for the...

What a sensible person you are!

Do have the vet out, this happened to our pony which we had only had for a year and the end result was severe arthritis in both hocks. She did not respond to treatment and we had to make the decision we all dread. Good luck, hope the cause is found and treatable

We are looking to BUY a quality second hand saddle and prepared to pay a sensible amount. If we have to, for child and pony fit, we WILL buy a new one. We will also ensure anything fits perfectly by using a professional saddle fitter Reasons for used are that we believe good quality lasts...

Please could someone advise me as to why there is apparently, no market for second hand saddles. In the past, it used to be possible to trade in when changing saddles. We have a new pony and do not want particularly to buy a new saddle. We have three from past equines, needless to say, none...

Sorry, should have added that distance no problem - within reason! Thanks

We are in Cheshire, not far from Knutsford

Does any one know of a person who would sell a pony on our behalf. We find it very difficult and would prefer a third party to act on our behalf with commission. Please Help!!!!