Recent content by ItsStripey

He does have a HUGE head, but luckily not that big :p

Doesn't really show his height when he is putting his head down....

Lol perfect description

No he is a Dutch Warmblood x Cleveland bay

I think it's woken me up to take the injury more seriously, I should have been wearing a back protector etc. But I've always had so much bounce before the injury! Everybody keeps saying he should go to a man, for hunting or show jumping. He is that big and stocky he is built to be a hunter. But...

That's a result! How did you manage that? I don't think my spinal damage will improve with another fall though lol. I fall more not on horseback and they deff don't help! :p

Thanks all, you have made me feel a lot better. The height thing was my argument and some of the ponies I have ridden have been ridiculously sharp. The air jacket and a body protector will be bought and worn before I get back on. After losing feeling in my right side and being rushed into...

His long striding walk actually helps some of the constant pain in my back. His trot still isn't brilliant at times on hacks, as he is still quite often using short and bouncy strides. His canter is brilliant and also smooth enough for my back to handle. I'm not sure how well I'd be able to...

I guess I'm starting to worry that with all these comments. None of my family are experienced, but they haven't once suggested getting anything smaller. They've seen how good he is around my young niece and nephew. The people saying it are people who keep horses at the same yard, but don't...

I won't be getting back on until I've purchased an air jacket (and a new hat) mine is chestnut too! Lol :(

He is generally an absolute dope on the ground to handle. Putting saddle on is fine for me and rugs I just slide over his back then open up. I just think that whilst yes it's a long way to fall, they're saying I should be thinking of my back damage and buying something smaller encase I come...

So, I'm a very small rider 5ft2 and because of this have always been put on anything whilst working as a groom. Small ponies to big giants. Unfortunately after a car accident I had to give up my career as a groom. Missing horses too much I went looking for a large pony/small horse. Search took...