Recent content by katiejaye

Thanks for the reply, he will be seeing the vet next week i just wasn't sure what this was symptomatic of

I wondered if anyone had any views on this. My boy is coming up 22 and we've had an interesting last 2 years, he fractured a pedal bone left fore which he recovered from well and quickly from. After six months he unfortunately did a number on his left fore check ligament which he is now back in...

Thanks unfortunately out of my price range :-( i dont really want to buy a car older than 1 or 2 years

I currently have a kia sorento auto diesel and am looking to change (its a few years old and out of warrenty etc). I was looking at the newer model sorento but was very upset to see that they have reduced its towing capacity to 2200 :-( i need to tow an ifor 505 and mainly just with one 15.3hh...

Can anyone tell me where I can find out whether my albion platinum is a standard or narrow seat? Would it be stamped on the saddle anywhere? Under the saddle flap is stamped 315 17 ns. I have someone interested in buying it and I need to let her know asap. Thanks

Hi guys, right I need a few words of advice for a showing virgin! I am entering Louis for a veteran ridden showing class at Patchetts in a few wks time and it will be our debut :-) I have only ever competed dressage/show jumping so it is all a bit alien to me. I know that attire and turnout are...

I am looking to buy a new/used jumping saddle for my 19 yr old 15.3hh gelding. I am looking at synthetic as I don't really have a large budget and also we mainly dressage so this is my secondary saddle. I am looking for something that is easily adjustable but also functionally good I.e...

ok I'm posting to all of you as you are all so helpful! Sorry to ask lots of questions but here are a few more!: For ridden veteran classes what should I be wearing? At the moment I only do dressage so I ride in black jacket, white jods, black boots, black beagler, white gloves, shirt and...

thanks guys that really does help me a lot, very appreciated!

Hi all, I am interested in starting out with a little showing but have absolutely no idea about it at all (up until now I have only ever done dressage). Louis is now 19 and is in such amazing condition still with such a passion for working that a few people have suggested I do some veteran...

thanks guys that's very helpful. UKa thanks, I was worried it's too much but I also did it by working out daily costs and around us 30 is normal for lesson and considering he's a perfect dressage schoolmaster, it's a good deal

Hi guys, I just wanted to ask some advice RE sharing. I'm having to find a sharer for Louis just to help with costs etc and wondered what is normal to charge? The sharer will do three times a week. I was thinking around £12 / ride e.g. 36 a week? I'm stabled just outside the London area on part...

[ QUOTE ] Ooh, whose Lindt?! Have I missed something?! [/ QUOTE ] Loads and loads! I haven't been on here for ages as been so busy! Lindt is my new horse He's a 16.2 chestnut Han 4yr old by Dimaggio. He's such a sweetie Rachel is doing her apprentiship with Anna Ross-Davies and he has...

Going to watch Rachel and my boy Lindt have a lesson with Anna R-D at their new home. Having an easy weekend with the little orange man doing some schooling

Can anyone recommend a good, comprehensive and reasonably priced insurer for a horse over 10k? Also is it standard to have leg x-rays done in order to insure a horse over this price (he has had a 5 stage vetting)? If so how much does this normally cost? Some insurers seem to request this as...