Recent content by Karenpd

Has anyone any experience of Clever's Son? Have been offered a Clevers Son x Touchdown Mare youngster but it's a long way away and want to do a bit of background research first!

In fact, go to www.derrygiff.co.uk/equestrian

I have been going to Jo Balcombe in Fermanagh for a few years now and would highly recommend her. She's what I would describe as intuitive and 'sympathetic' but takes no nonsense (from horse OR rider!) - firm but fair - and I've always come away with a happier horse and a better rider than when...

Yes, me too - who's the II??

Many years ago at Your Horse Live Pippa Funnell stated that her greatest fear in riding was failure. I recently bought a new 5yr old and am finding him REALLY hard to enjoy - I've eventually worked out that this has nothing to do with him (he is as close to Mr Perfect for me as I could...

Solutions Treeless - Rowreach will be along shortly to tell you all about them!! :D

So what was the outcome - who did you find?? I had a lesson last night with one of the aforementioned instructors - have to say it was disappointing and I'm left feeling unsure as to what to do next! Yes, Rowreach, you ARE wonderful!!

Rowreach, yes, a few years ago now but did have a few lessons with AM. But at the time I was disappointed. I've recently heard great things about Alan Dewhurst who has, apparently, mellowed (!) and in the past I have had some excellent lessons with Joanne Jarden too.

Well I was going to but I thought you'd throw up:D!!!

FYI I know that an instructor was travelling over from Talland to teach at Gransha EC, I think monthly. May have been for a fixed term only but may be worth investigating. Also highly recommend the NI Riding Club 'Camps' down in Fermanagh (I preferred to BHS camps). I'm in Moira so know most...

Could anybody please tell me when haylage has become unsafe to feed? I had been working my way through a large bale of lovely haylage which has now developed 'hot spots'. However, if it cools it shows no visible deterioration and still smells lovely and appley. There are pockets of...