Recent content by Jump4Joy

Shameful. Humans are the most barbaric species on this entire planet. How can a nation consider this to be entertaining. Part of their culture - ridiculous. Its not sport, its not entertainment, it is purely barbaric - not just for the innocent horse that lost its life here, but...

There are, of course, all manner of people who have had lessons at Poplar Park over the period in question. These people could now be spread far and wide - contaminating as they go. Nobody will know for weeks what kind of mess Poplar have caused by not coming clean and carrying on with their...

Well, as far as I am concerned I was totally unaware of any problem until I saw the post from Ryder Davies on Facebook. As far as I am aware Poplar Park had not made any statements or posted any such notices. Had they made all other livery yards, stables or riding schools in the area...

I thought I knew the layout of Poplar Park quite well and can't think of anywhere suitable to be used for "isolation". I would be interested to know where the infected horses are being kept "away". Surely not just moved "round the back" to the little yard that Debbie Edmundson used to use...

At the end of the day Poplar Park have been caught out trying to hide up. Not only have they hosted events on their premises, but they have been open for lessons and hacks, etc. all through this time, giving lessons to people who will go off to see their friends' horses or horses that they...

What a lot of green eyed monsters. Does it really matter what other people do or don't have? This kind of jealousy is stupid - you just have to go with the hand life has dealt you. We can't all be princesses. If you are not happy with what you have, try and better yourself. But...

Maybe the old addage applies here - "if you have to ask - you can't afford it". These vehicles can be hideously expensive to run. As your horse's life is at stake when you use it - everything always needs to be in tip top condition, and floors need to be maintained and replaced...

Its probably being eaten by another horse. There is a horse (the largest bay gelding) in that field who has been eating tails for most of his life - and he is now obviously at it again.

HORSEWEAR, HORSEWEAR, HORSEWEAR. Whether Rambo or Rhino - they are all fantastic. Expensive yes - but worth every penny.

I agree with many of the rest of you on this one. There are some things that a child does not need to deal with and this is one of them. Let her say her goodbyes, have a snip of tail - even a cuddle after if the situation lends itself (obviously not an option if the pony has been shot)...

How could this possibly be described as slating her. Merely pointing out that using electrical fencing tape is highly dangerous and could cause serious injury to her horse. I tell the truth.

It can cut through a horse's flesh like a hot knife through butter, causing the most horrific injuries that can take months to heal - if they heal at all. It is not made of a soft cushioned weave like, say, a lunge line, which would be far preferable for encouraging loading. It is very...

Why tell fibs? What she said is not what I saw - its not what happened. The horse was lame and scared (of her).

If you are going to write on here, why not tell the truth? The Facts You went to this show against the advice of experienced people. Your horse was totally foot sore, as your farrier had been unable to get shoes on it a few days before, as it reacted badly to having its feet held...