Recent content by heyeasytiger

Hi there everyone, Just about to start getting my 5 year old ISH out and about. Can anyone suggest some local shows, or riding clubs etc in Gloucestershire that could be a help to get us out? I am very near forest of dean/wye valley area. Thanks guys x

I have now started walking him out with a bridle on on foot, to install his confidence in me, that I will not take him to scary places or scary things... going to do this for a little while, and then attempt to ride out again once he has learnt to trust me. On the positive side, we had his...

Thanks for your help everyone... This morning I went out for a quick hack around the block on the lead-rope, and only two attempts a spinning , but we walked on eventually. This evening we went for a second hack, and nothing! Very good boy, and at times we were off the lead-rope too... So...

I have bought a rising 5 ISH, and have started hacking him out. The first ride went well (was accompanied on foot by my mother) and although was very interested in everything, he did really well. Since then we have hacked out alone, and what started as a couple of spins has now started to...

maybe so. Going to lunge him ridden next to see if that makes a difference...

He is fine when ridden though?!

I have ust bought a new horse, rising 5, and he seems to hate lunging on the right rein! The left he goes lovely, but the right, he just simply refuses! When he is free schooled, he will move to the right absolutley fine... anyone have any tips on what I can do? Thanks!! x

Thanks for that. Matt has been mentioned by a couple of other people here, its nice to listen to recommendation with farriers... aways a bit wary about one that advertises like I have seen as normally a good farrier doesn't need to as they are always booked solid! I had a look on the...

I have just bought a new horse and in a new area (lydney/coleford/chepstow), does anyone know a good farrier in my area to have out to my new boy?! Thankyou!!