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She's gorgeous 😍

What a mess - if the owner had just called NH / his secretary in the first place the whole situation could have been avoided. These days I do think some people are more comfortable sharing on social media than picking up the phone!!

I thought I'd setup a weekend thread before we accidentally jump on a 2025 one again 🤣 Having said that, there's not a lot happening here - lesson this PM then pottering about Saturday and Sunday. I've felt on the edge of a cold for most of the winter so I think I'll try to get some R&R...

He's 19 now so both his parents are no longer around but his sire was Samarant (Sandro Hit) and his dam was by Cassander but dam side unknown - likely some pony! His breeder bred a few from Sammy's full sister, we met one of his nieces at a competition last year.

Lol - I went through the whole thread without realising it was a year old 😆. But as others are posting here I'll do the same.... We did our Adv Medium AF on Friday and came second, even with two very stupid mistakes from me (one satnav error, one half halt that was too firm and resulted in a...

I'm another who is interested in this thread but not sure I have the answer! I really enjoyed reading this post 👆🏻. I was thinking along similar lines in dressage when watching Justin Verboomen and his chestnut horse, Djembe de Hus, recently - he is able to do a beautifully accurate GP test with...

It's amazing to see her now compared to last year! She's a credit to you - and you're a great example of someone who has brought in experts before you got to the limits of your toolset / bravery. Well done, it will be fun watching your journey together this year!

Re Constitution Hill, I was also shocked to hear that they are entering him in the Champion Hurdle. If that was eventing (three falls in a row), aren't there rules in place to re-gain MERs? Why is there not something similar from the BHA - e.g. if a horse falls twice they do a racecourse...

I remember doing something like this at an adult camp as well! Really helpful. In terms of off-horse, lots of squats (including dynamic squats and weighted squats) should help. I have a personal training session twice a week and was pleasantly surprised when doing some long hacks with a lot of...

Lol - I would guess a flight over for a trip to Addington would be too much to ask 🤣 I hope your back is 100% again soon!!

We had lessons at my trainer’s on Friday and Saturday - after a week of walk work and lunging it was heaven to have an indoor school! I was worried Sammy would be stiff after his quiet week but he felt fantastic - as soon as I asked for trot he floated along. Not bad for a rising 19yo! I’d say...

It's lovely to see you back on the forum and great to have an update on SP and BM! Love that falconry photo 😍

I've always stocked up on paracetamol (it's got a different name in the US though, something beginning with A), ibuprofen and melatonin (prescription only here but very handy for jet lag and available over the counter in the US) when in the States. I don't think there's any issue with...

My PRE started out rushing, then stopping and going backwards, and occasionally spinning. He got worse from 6yo to 7yo so I went down the vet route and found early onset arthritis in both hocks :( I had the back x-rayed too and that was all clear. Definitely worth a vet check before you throw...

Quiet weekend for us as everything is frozen! We did manage a dressage lesson on Friday, which was fab as I wanted to check our flying changes were working before Areas next week and we nailed them all. I've had a dodgy left shoulder, which I think has helped as Sammy tends to lean on that rein...