I had good results with hypnotherapy. Not a believer. Not sure why it worked but it did. (The sessions were a gift by a believer who thought it would help)
I had one of mine pts yesterday this way (first pts for me). Very very professional people, very quick. They used a low velocity bullet so no blood at all. I handed over the lead rope and some treats, walked away and 60 seconds later it was done. The guys were very sensitive and checked the pony...
I let my horses old owner ride occasionally. I would let a friend ride so it's similar for me. She doesn't take the mick and we are just both open about it (if I want to ride that day I would tell her another day would be better for example)
100% this. He caused a dangerous situation. You just held people up for a few mins of their day. Btw very rare incident. You were unlucky, don't let him put you off.
Look for one with high lumens. amazon do lots and I got mine from there. Can't remember how many lumens it is but is brighter than the sun and rechargeable. It was about £14 and is on its 3rd winter.
As someone else posted... Rigger boots. So grippy in the mud. Steel toe caps etc and very warm. It makes me giggle when I walk with someone in wellies through the mud and they are sliding everywhere!
Mine is like this. Sleeps for England! Goes mad on a walk but isn't fussed if he can't get one for any reason. Very rare occasion though since we also have a springer who needs permanent entertainment :)