Recent content by Hutchlou

Ah bless you both! Think Tessy learnt to jump at the same school as my TT! :) We've been playing over a log out hacking this week & I've definitely seen an improvement in his jumping! X

I thought it'd be eventers, just because of the fast paced adrenaline fuelled xc courses that they fly around! I guess anyone who hunts must also have a fairly secure seat, either that or they are just a bit nutty! ;)

Great news! X

Just watched Rudall's Round Up with Claire Lomas' fundraiser - jockeys vs eventers trying to stay on a bucking bronco for the longest time! So, was just wondering, in your opinion, riders from which equestrian discipline would have the safest/most secure seat (on a real horse rather than a...

Thanks for your replies, sounds like I'm not alone owning a stubborn mare ( did I also mention that she is chestnut?!) ;) I will just go back to basics & keep it fun! She loves her hacking & I have a trailer, so no excuse not to get out once the weather/ground improves! I have a physio &...

Funnily enough, my vet keeps saying that she is a very clever mare! Even jumping, if the poles weren't high enough she'd never bother going into canter as she could happily clear them from trot! Think I may have to accept the fact that she hates our school now! Any thoughts whether she'd be...

Thanks for your advice from experience AA. I do think you're right in that she is sour in there now. We have been down the whole hock pain investigative route, being diagnosed with mild arthritis, nerve blocking, steroid injections & most recently, Tildren. This has been quite stressful & all...

She's never been the most forward horse but we were happily jumping her in the summer & she was going well. I've owned her for nearly 5 years, she is 12 this year.

She is fine being lunged, the surface is woodchip & isn't overly deep or slippy. She happily went in & rider mounted from block once in. She literally did a few steps then decided she didn't want to do anymore! She is a decent rider & is firm but fair. Orla would jyst stand & kick out...

(And I mean point blank plants! Refusing even a few steps of walk with spurs & whip!) But will happily then go out & willingly gallop up a decent hill & still have energy & enthusiasm for a few good canters! :( I'm totally stumped as I'm assuming it is phsychological & she is just tuning out &...

Mine was similar to SS, with xrays & blocks done on separate occasions. No scan though & 11 plates, lots of vet time too @ big bucks per hour! Cost about £1000. Good luck!

Hi Miss Jessica! Yes we are all pretty well at the moment, enjoyed some lovely weather for a few days, but currently listening to gales & hammering rain outside! :( Hope you & Oscar still have the perfect partnership?! X

I have one if those hand warmers with the charcoal inside that I keep in a pocket! An absolute godsend to get fingers warm after doing anything with water at this time of the year.

It does sound like you've broken your wrist. :( I fell off a swing landing onto my outstretched hands & managed to break both of mine! Unfortunately I hadn't realised my right one was actually broken until a few days later (pain in left was more severe) so it wasn't stabilised in a cast until...

I add a few drops of peppermint essence to her feed to disguise the taste & my mare happily eats it!