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Ah, yes, that won't work then!

I expect you've already considered it but if you can fit into the larger kids boots they tend to be shorter (and cheaper!).

Hi Everyone, Sorry to resurrect an old(ish) post, but I too am looking at the Cheval Liberte maxi 2 (herringbone) trailer. @teddy_eq what did you go for in the end? Does anyone have anything further to add? I am looking at it for 2 x 15hh, I'm concerned it won't be long enough.... Thanks ever so...

Thanks All, glad you liked the update and hope you like the pics. Sorry for the mega resurrection of such an old thread (and any confusion caused!). So often you never find out the outcome of these things and I felt I owed it to all the people that got involved at the time to let them know that...

Pics as requested. Pelham at the showground, snaffle indoors!

Hi All, After over 3 years, I thought all the helpful people who gave such great advice back in 2016 after my "horror ride" (flat out gallop across the Mendips - remember?!) might like an update... I have often thought back to the advice I got on here and have been SO grateful for the support...

Bizarrely the thing that seems to set him off, even in his field is simply people walking. He spooked at a massive blue tarpaulin blowing in the wind last weekend, but just kept an eye (and ear!) fixed on it as he pranced past, then settled again. People go past on a footpath near his field and...

Welcome Rowan! I love H&H forum, so much help and advice. Enjoy!

Yep, I always use two reins whether using a gag (previous horse, we've not tried this yet), tom thumb or Pelham.

Thanks I'll use that if I get into another emergency situation. Don't have a school to practice it in at the mo (waterlogged!), but a good tip. I'd never heard of a Pee Wee bit so had a look. Interesting, another one to go one my list to try!

Thanks Kezzabell2, that's given me a bit (haha) more confidence in my choice of the jointed Pelham. We tried a Waterford snaffle for schooling and it seemed less effective thank a French link. I guess there is simply no rhyme nor reason to horses and bitting.

Circles definitely help, if I can catch him before he gets into his stride. I have a friend who used to stop her greedy horse from tanking by offering him a polo, apparently he'd stop dead! Not sure I'll try that one though. Jacob also has a tendency to nip! What sort of gag are we talking...

Thanks All. Totally agree with Sugar and Spice re:- not turning for home, to clarify, I didn't let him go home the way he'd come (and the way he tanked towards), we just opted for a quicker route as I was a bit shaken up! But it's a fair point as I didn't make him go right back to where we...

Thanks Sport Horse, it was! I think he was scared initially, then difficult! Yes, a gag is tempting... we tried a Tom thumb for a little while, we had breaks but tossed his head a lot. Thanks for the sympathy :-)

Hi Everyone I'd really appreciate a bit of sound advice, before giving in and selling my Monster (who'd have him?!) He's rising 7, 13.3hh with a neck like a bull dog and a highly excitable nature. I'm an 8st lightweight and have ridden all my life but not competitively. My monster is an...