Recent content by horseygirlgold

Thanks everyone for the replies, really helped! :) Right now I'm keeping my options open but I think getting more equine experience would be the best option if I want to work with them.

Hi, I'm 17 currently studying Animal Management at Reaseheath College. Although I chose to do a general animal course, I've always had a passion for horses! I learnt the basics in a riding school, rode my friend's horse and also part loaned my own pony. I've never been an amazing rider but I...

I've looked at the TREC type courses and I really like the look of them, I think I'll have a go thanks for the suggestion. And yeah shes got plenty of jumps so I will set lots up so we can keep going if one falls down. And all the excersises on the pinterest board look good, I will try and...

Any other things I could do with her without anyone on the ground helping?

And yes I think I will take her for a hack around the estate. I think if she has another pony with her she'd be fine. Thanks for your reply :)

Hi I'm fully aware of the risks of jumping. When I say I jump her I mean very small cross poles that she literally steps over, I've only recently been doing this and have never had a problem. I would never put me or the horse in a risky situation. Thanks for your reply and concern though.

Hi I've been thinking about getting rabbits for a while but I'm not sure if I have the right home for one. I own 2 cats that are mainly indoors but they do go outside sometimes. I have a medium sized garden with quite a lot of grass. There is space for a hutch and pen. I was wondering if the...

Yes, I know the pony well enough and if I needed help my friend's house is near the field so I could pop over and get her mum :)

Hi, My friend has gone away for 2 weeks and has agreed to let me go and ride her pony. I have ridden her a lot recently doing general schooling and occasional jumping. She can be very good but has her mare-ish days and likes to do the odd buck. I will be able to go up and ride with her friend...

I totally agree with the other replies, cobs are great! I think 14hh and above would be a good start for you. I'm about 11 stone and the smallest I've ridden is a stocky 14hh pony, I wouldn't go any smaller. If this is your first pony then maybe you should be looking for a confidence giver, a...