Thanks for all the replies. ..luckily he is English bred so no need to worry about any import costs/potential points.
We've been doing the unaffiliated shows in dressage and jumping, this is why I was considering if affliating was worth it.
And I have also done BS on a ticket and technically...
I've got a 6 year old who I'm producing slowly and eventually would like to affiliate when I get round to it. Not sure if jumping or dressage yet.
Roughly what do you spend weekly on competing or lessons?
Is it worth affiliating if I couldn't justify the costs of the away shows . To me...
I haven't read all the comments so this may have already been suggested but maybe try a seat cover like the gel ones? no point trying bates as they are exactly the same.
when we put my stables up in a field we had a nice thick layer of sand and then rubber matts and shavings. never smelt
if I were to do it again tho I would prefer hardcore then sand and matts :)
Round my way they charge by the bale.
I know for a hay Heston is £10per bale. so id imagine that a 4ft square haylage would be similar price at £10 each.. to allow for the extra equipment and materials.
I was just wondering if anybody had any blood tests done on their horses for weight/condition loss?
if so did it bring anything up? and any advice would be much appreciated
Thanks
i noticed mine was a lot better the following year after he had the massage pad on him numerous times! but he still hates the top of his neck /near his ears done but he is getting there.
curious as to what time people get to the yard?
and if you have a day off do you go later?
what is the latest you would ever get there?
for days i have work i can be there from 6am-7am.
days off about 8am, latest is 8.30, however i do a late night at 8-10pm and he has his tea and more...
ive recently started having lessons with Frances Wilson and they are going fab! not sure if she competes for others but definitely well worth asking her.
www.franceswilsondressage.co.uk
fancy a trip out to some xc next weekend.
HAS to be walker friendly for my partner... he wont buy a horse lol!
i know of;
bonfleur - do not want to go there again (lovely place just been there twice with him)
chilham
lodge farm
bigberry
nurstead
i went to chilham as a child and have...