Recent content by jenni_w

It's so great to hear such lovely stories of people gaining confidence! I am a Confidence Coach who actually works with horses to help people understand the psychological route of their confidence issues or nerves. My colleagues and I use a tried and tested combination of ridden and...

Hi everyone, I've been very happy at my yard for the past 3 years and I now have a dilemma. It is perfect in every way apart from - I cant jump in our school and I have a new mare who I really want to get back into jumping with! So I'm on the lookout for a new yard. I need -...

Hi everyone, I've been very happy at my yard for the past 3 years and I now have a dilemma. It is perfect in every way apart from - I cant jump in our school and I have a new mare who I really want to get back into jumping with! So I'm on the lookout for a new yard. I need -...

I saw an ad for a Second Hand Tack sale in online and then on equineadverts co uk. The sale is Sat 11th Feb in a village hall (Normandy British Legion) in Surrey. Do many people go to these things? Will I be likely to sell some of my stuff? Is it better than standing outside at a car boot...

I saw an ad for a Second Hand Tack sale in Backhurst and then on equineadverts co uk . The sale is 16th Oct in a village hall (St Mark's in Normandy) in Surrey. Do many people go to these things? Will I be likely to sell some of my stuff? Is it better than standing outside at a car boot...

Ive been asked to judge at a local show and, despite competing in many, Im at a bit of a loss as to what to wear! At first it was only the fun classes, so that was fine. But now Im also doing Riding Club horse, as thats what I compete in so know what to look for. I dont have any skirts...

Latest update... Found out that both times he was in a wide open space and was asked to canter then took off. Getting vet out to check him anyhow. Luckily the guy who was out with them last time is a pro eventer who says he's seen this many times before and is going to work through this...

We use www.happyrider.co.UK and they use NLP and hyponotherapy so same stuff. They are really good! Got me jumping again!

I really don't think this is a behaviour issue. It is totally out of character! He is on hay. Turned out for 8 hrs a day. Kept on Alfa-a oil and garlic, nothing else. Is a perfect gent in hand and in the school. Never known a better behaved horse! It was an eyes wild 100mph bolt not a yippee and...

He is used to being out in company and alone. Never had an issue before out hacking. Old owner said he was a total confidence giver hacking. I do really believe her. She isnt a dealer and has been very helpful. She came to visit our horse a lot when we bought him to make sure he was ok and I do...

Thanks all. I am getting the vet out Mon morn. As another thought - we have put him on the EPSM (PPSM) low starch diet a few months ago as he showed many of the systoms of this. Any ideas if this could be related? Ie mucles cramps etc?? He has respeonded well and seemed happier on this diet...

We have had our 15 yr old 17.1 ISH for 6 months. We bought him off someone who has had him since 5 yrs old and he has never bolted with her or anyone. However, in the last month he has bolted twice. Both out of the blue. Both with a buck and then no brakes at all. Both very experienced riders...

It is done by days. Be careful if you are just working it out by weeks! If you are only one day late you cant compete in affiliated evnts. Take a look here http://www.homeofrestforhorses.co.uk/pdfs/horsehealth/vaccination.pdf if you are going to compete. I have just had to restart my boys...

I saw an ad for a Second Hand Tack sale in Rokers and then on equineadverts co uk . The sale is 31st Oct in a village hall (Pirbright) in Surrey. Do many people go to these things? Will I be likely to sell some of my stuff? Is it better than standing outside at a car boot sale? (This one is...

We have a Shogun and it tows like a train! We about to buy an Equitrek too and now issues there. Far more relaible than a Disco. Wouldnt touch them (although love them if they were more reliable!) Go for Japanese everytime - Shogun, Nissan Navara, Toyota Landcruiser (our next 4x4 planned).