Recent content by JenniH

He's in a snaffle, but a dutch gag also came with him. I've never used one before, and have definately never attempted the two rein thing, altho' I realise two reins aren't necessary.. I don't want to make matters worse by riding in a bit I have no experience of, and also, it seems like giving...

Hello all, Feeling very low! Bought a horse on Friday. He's lovely, but extremely strong. When I looked him over and rode him at the previous owner's stables, he was cool, calm and collected, although I recognised he had the potential to pull a bit if given the opportunty. He is now stabled at...

Thank you all for your support - it's great. Don't feel quite so alone now! I shall badger you soon no doubt! Thanks again.

No, not clipped. Seems a fairly hardy chap. But has just come from a stable and pasture in a sheltered valley, to the edge of the yorkshire moors! Even the flies get blown away.....

Thanks Amy!

Dear all, I am new to this site and this whole horse-owning game. I have reached the age of 35 (tomorrow, actually), and have finally managed to save up the money and find myself in the right circumstances to buy and own a horse. I worked in a yard a long, long time ago, but it was a working...

Hi all, With the weather being so unpredictable at the moment, I'm confused! I own a cob who is currently enjoying the freedom of being turned out. However, he has just moved to a higher, more exposed yard, and so has spent the last couple of days in a summer turnout rug until he 'acclimatises'...

Hello all, Your thoughts and support is required! Today I took charge of my first horse. He is a forward going cob with great promise, but I am starting slowly, but surely and intend to do some school work with him, but hack out most of the time. He is stabled at a friendly livery yard on DIY...