Recent content by HelenB23

Thanks Kerilli, I am only 5"4 but I have relatively long legs - take a 32" breeches. I'm slim build too. If any of that helps! A couple of friends have recommended that I try a WOW saddle - what is the general consensus for these in the eventing community? I am planning to do my first Intro's in...

In the market for a new event, and potentially a new dressage saddle too (although I am only just getting into dressage so I wouldn't want anything too extreme!). Does anyone have any tips on saddles they particularly prefer - whatever the reason! I have never bought brand new saddles before and...

Ah great news! I have never been before, which is partly why I am so disappointed I think, as I let myself get overly excited about going for the first time! I shall have to remember that tip about the quiz then and give it a go! We are having the lump examined first thing Monday morning with...

I know I am genuinely gutted. When I woke up this morning, for a split moment I forgot that I had a poorly mare and was all happy... until it suddenly all came flooding back! Still... will have to aim for the Spring event instead and just keep my fingers crossed that my mare's lump isn't...

Due to an unfortunate turn with my could-be-eventer mare, we have today been advised that we won't be fit to compete in the unaffiliated Equine Affairs 3DE at the Milton Keynes Eventing Centre on the 21st September, as today my vet has found a suspicious lump. After much sobbing I now need to...