Recent content by Hilly Billy

Indeed but one would hope that any horse bought from a reputable dealer for a specific purpose would last longer than a couple of months before going lame. This thread asked about John Whinnett; this is, sadly, our experience and is shared for the benefit and knowledge of other users. This...

Sadly my experience with a horse from John Whinnett has been less than happy. Bought 16h 6yo ISH from his yard Dec 2012, 5-stage vetted, went lame February 2013. After time off, was put back in to work and suffered intermittent lameness until diagnosed to be navicular this summer. Obviously...

We bought a horse via John Whinnet's yard in December last year. Despite passing a Five Stage Vetting, went lame in February and then had intermittent lameness until diagnosed with navicular in August. I now have a devastated daughter and a very expensive lawn mower.

Yes couldn't agree more! Good luck!

B-B - Tuffy is clearly not for you. The Grass Roots XC footage (thanks Lucy) was a text book run and a joy to watch. Over 185 likes, 142 shares and numerous praising comments bears testament to this successful partnership between horse and rider, and rider and trainer. We all know that this...

Try Rock Salt dissolved in warm water. Old cure but worked for us.

Tough, fair and immensely knowledgeable. Hard work and commitment expected but results are fantastic. Best I've experienced on how to ride XC safely and intelligently. Bark worse than her bite. Hugely entertaining. WE LOVE HER!!!

Does anyone know where I can get a second hand 17" Impala jump saddle pref Pro in medium? Love to buy new one but budget won't extend!!! Have tried most obvious websites but wonder if someone knows something I don't!?!??!! Ideas would be gr8!