Recent content by headcollaruk

Hi, can anyone tell me when the last model of bates Isabelle was made. I am looking at buying a second hand one and are confused as to when the newer ones were released as opposed to the earlier models.

Hi currently ride my veteran horse in a ideal Suzannah, love the saddle but struggling with the weight of it and with my mare being older now I would like something light weight. Ideally a synthetic saddle but struggling to find something as deep seated and supportive as the Suzannah...

I work full time for the NHS and do not always have the capacity to fully care for my horse who I have owned and loved for over 16 years. I am however a responsible horse owner who wants to make sure that if I am unable to get to the yard that my horse still receives the best care hence looking...

I work full time for the NHS and do not always have the capacity to fully care for my horse who I have owned and loved for over 16 years. I am however a responsible horse owner who wants to make sure that if I am unable to get to the yard that my horse still receives the best care hence looking...

Hi yes I am on the waiting list thanks.

Hi I am looking for a yard that is not too big within 15 mins drive of Darlington for one horse. Livery must include mucking out, rug change turn out bring in feet picked out hay and bedding as a minimim. Must have an all weather riding arena and all year turnout. Prefer a yard that has a focus...

Hi I am looking for a yard that is not too big within 15 mins drive of Darlington for one horse. Livery must include mucking out, rug change turn out bring in feet picked out hay and bedding as a minimim. Must have an all weather riding arena and all year turnout. Prefer a yard that has a focus...

Hi I was wondering if anyone has any youngstock by Don Dante. I would be interested to know about temperament, work ethic and quality of movement. Many thanks.

Thank you for all your replies. I am going to keep a open mind with regard to horse breeds. Carrying on having lessons and keep looking at different horses for sale with a open mind and not rush in. I am on the waiting list at my normal yard but i will still visit other yards in case when the...

You lucky and brave lady. I love the look of friesians i was very tempted to look into buying one but was not sure as i am looking for a dressage horse. You are very brave going ahead and buying when you are still inexperienced . I posted a thread asking for advice on a similar situation. Good...

Trasam. . Yes i am open to advice and will take on board peoples experience. With regard to being able to afford livery yes i can afford to keep the horse in most full livery yards. i just want to be a hundred percent sure of where both me and the new horse will both be happy. I am being a...

Unfortunately it is looking like my regular competition yard will not have space to take on any new horses, so i am faced with possibly having to find a new yard . I do not have mega money to spend each week on a professional competition yard. So if anyone can recommend any semi professional...

Thank you for your replies. I think by what you have said i will be open minded in terms of breed and look more at bloodlines for temp.

Hi can any amateurs who have competed successfully at dressage ie regionals etc share there experience of breeds of horses that are quality moving enough to compete but sane enough for amateur rider. Thanks

Hi i can understand your feelings totally. I have a husband who thinks horses are a waste of money . To be honest i have been very unlucky the horses i have bought in the past have not ended up well and as i have my horses in schooling livery it costs a lot. I have had lots of bad luck with...