Recent content by Gypsum

Ideally an indoor arena (though we could survive without one) and more importantly facilities for flexible turn-out options, as she either needs to be by herself neighboring other horses or with a very small group of carefully selected (by her) horses, as can have problems playing nice with others.

Currently my horse stays about 30-40 minutes away from the Glasgow city centre, more if it's rush hour; the commute is a *pain* and sucks the petrol. However, the yard is lovely and the owner takes excellent care of the horses. If there are any yards closer to the West End which are just as...

An ex-racer will be against the bit so all the more reason not to go with a harsh one. Then the horse won't learn to be soft, since he has no reason to want to go into an unpleasant bit, even if in the short run it gives you better breaks than a French snaffle. Put the snaffle in his mouth and...

I recommend a french snaffle or a KK-type bit (can you buy KK bits in the UK? I moved here from the States and brought all my tack). Roundness and correct head carriage, as you seem to know yourself, come from proper training and teaching the horse to come through from behind and be soft in...