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I like to have a sit on first bareback and maybe a short walk round being led but after that will move to using a saddle. Also, if I'm the one who's done all the ground work with the horse then I won't be the first one to sit on as I like to stay at the head to make sure they stay calm, I'm...

Thanks Honey08, that's good to know. TBH the ones who are 12 look older than some of the 13 year olds so I think we'll probably be ok saying they're all 12 or under. I don't see why they can't have a reduced price for 13-16 year olds at least, or even 18!

Has anyone been to Badders XC day recently with children around the age of 12? My yard is planning a trip this year and there are a few kids who are either 12 but look much older or will be just turned 13 when we go, the website says tickets are free for children aged 12 and under so I was...

I didn't actually snatch it out of her hands! Just quite quickly made it clear that whilst I was grateful for her help, she really didn't need to put herself out like that. I very much doubt she will be offended, but I will make extra effort to be nice next time I see her. (Before running away...

I know a couple of people looking at the moment and also a couple of others selling and struggling but that is because they are all asking too much in the current climate compared to other horses of the same or better standard. Those who are looking have seen what good bargains are out there and...

I try so hard to be patient but sometimes I just can't take it any more! When you've heard the same story about something that wasn't interesting the first time I feel like snapping... I must add that I haven't ever actually snapped at her and always help her carry water buckets etc so I'm not a...

Is there anyone else on the yard she might listen to? Another 'experienced' horse owner perhaps? That way you could have a word with them and see if they'd pass on the advice. Or drop it into a conversation about your instructor maybe, say something like,oh my instructor was telling me about...

put my headphones in when I'm mucking out so I dont have to talk to the slightly batty livery in the stable next door?! I was in a particularly grouchy mood tonight after a pretty stressful day at work so my the time I got the the yard I just wanted to spend some time with the pony and relax...

I had ponies of my own as a teenager, went to pony club, worked at a RS and have BHS stage 2 and PTT but I have to admit it was still a slight shock to the system when I had a horse on full loan after uni. Somehow being on my own as the new girl at a DIY livery yard where I knew no one with a...

My fully clipped warmblood x is in a 360g heavyweight combo and when the temperature dropped the other night I threw a LW standard neck over the top but come the morning she was warm to touch (not sweaty but warmer than I'd like) and had drank 2 full tubs of water when she's only ever normally...

... But was she bothered? Of course not! Her needs are still met through ad lib forage, fresh water and companionship so she's totally fine. On the days she's been in I will at the least walk her in hand or preferably ride or lunge. Sure it would be great to have fantastic turn out that...

My current horse went from spending the first 3 years of her life with 24/7 turn out then came to me and is now stabled over night with alternate day turn out as long as the lane to the field isn't too icey

If the yard has enough grazing I'd look at getting liveries to fill the stables then buy a couple of unbacked youngsters to bring on and sell that can live out, they could always borrow a stable for a few hours during the day when her horse is out. With so few stables she'll need to be inventive...

my old TB fractured her splint bone in the field and spent 5 months on box rest. I was dreading it as previously she used to go nuts if she heard other horses out in the field (was behind her stable) and would box walk when she got stressed out. Thankfully her box rest was over winter so most of...

It's pretty much the same as in hunter classes, the ride judge will be looking for a forward moving responsive ride that's balanced and works forwards into the contact. Most ride judges I know ride in a classic style, pushing from the seat and leg into the rein contact and asking for good inside...