Recent content by karenb

I've had both hips replaced and rode 19 weeks after the first one and about 30 weeks after the second one. But you must take your consultants advice. You must do the boring phisio exercises because those are what will secure your hip by building up the muscles and the more you can do and the...

After 10 years on a quiet yard of 30 horses and having had our own field, at Xmas we had to move our two horses to a yard of 50 horses with 6 horses to a paddock. My horse loved the new yard from day one but my husbands very well behaved, obediant experienced horse became almost unmanageable -...

I've had both hips replaced and wear a body protector, have Acavallo quick release stirrup irons and an RS-tor on my saddle which is supposed to help break a fall https://www.charliesproducts.co.uk/shop/bareback-pads/rs-tor/ Not sure the padded shorts would be comfortable to ride in ? I'm just...

Yup, Mark Todd for my husband every time because as Ponio said they're not figure hugging !! Also long lasting and well cut

I've had several young ID's over the years. Hacking, hacking and more hacking. You can do transitions and bending and leg yielding when you are out. As much hill work as you can do will teach him balance and strengthen his back end. Let him fall into canter naturually and then leave him alone...

What are the guide lines and dates for viewing, purchasing and transporting horses back to a yard ?

I'm in the Midlands and happy to travel as far as the south coast, Wales, Scottish borders to view.

Where should I be looking to find a nice quality 16hh plus cob ? Or a chunky irish type ? Any recommendations for web sites, breeders, producers, forums ?

I've had both hips replaced first one aged 50 (very successfully) and ride 17hh ID's. Yes getting on and off was the most painful so I mounted and dismounted onto a mounting block or higher ground if out hacking, but I was OK once in the saddle and managed to ride up to about 6 weeks before my...

We have owned a 10 years old RID mare out of Fast Silver for 5 years and she is a fantastic hacking out horse. Very sensible and well mannered but can get a move on if you want her to. Also has a nice jump. Have seen quite a few of Fast Silver's at shows and demos and clinics and they seem to be...

I am 6' tall and a size 18/20 and Hy Equestrian Rio fit me really well and retail around the £30 mark. https://www.hy-equestrian.com/product/hyperformance-rio-ladies-jodhpurs/ Equetech Prima are very large and stretchy and I also have some Horze which go up to a size 20 and have the silicone...

My horse riding husband has done a lot of all day rides over the years and so has fully researched this (!!!) Go for mens Sloggi with the longer leg length and the style which has minimal seams. It's the seams that cause the rubs and so avoid any padded cycle shorts. Lanacane cream or gel is...

I had my first THR at 50 and second one at 57 and I'm 60 now. I was back riding my big Irish draught after 19 weeks after first replacement and 26 weeks after second. I've done long distance riding, schooling and a little jumping and ride regularly. And I've fallen off a few times aswell since...

I had my first hip done 9 years ago and had my second one done 3 years ago, I'm 59 and both ops have been a great success. Agree with others who have said how important it is to do the physio, it is critical to getting your muscles built back up. Don't think about how quick you can get back in...

Determined not to end up starting another youngster, I spent 6 months looking for the sane and sensible, done a bit of everything 8 year old ID but they are like hens teeth.Even with a decent budget, there are none out there for sale, and why would you sell one like that ? So I ended up buying...