Recent content by kchgax

I don’t see it as “getting away with it” as I certainly didn’t scam anyone and it worked extremely well for all parties involved. It meant I could weed out the time wasters and day trippers (which there were plenty of) and those seriously interested knew I wasn’t going to let someone view and...

I sold one during the peak of COVID. It was absolutely insane - I had hundreds and hundreds of messages, comments, requests to send them more pictures and videos and so on. In the end I filtered out the timewasters by asking people to tell me a bit about themselves and what they wanted to do...

I’d love to learn more about this, too!

I wouldn’t treat him any different than any other horse, aside from potentially doing more strengthening work like hacking. I’ve got a 17.2hh Irish Draught who I’ve owned since a 6yo that’s hypermobile. Exactly the same as the horse @BBP has described and matching the picture posted, too. He’s...

Very interesting thread. I was just browsing HQ and out of the 6 or 7 adverts I looked at, only 1 horse looked sound on the videos. 1 was advertised at 15K and had obvious stringhalt at the walk (which wasn’t declared in the advert). Another was almost 20K and started head-bobbing as it turned...

Really appreciate everyone’s words of support. Vet has been today and Ted has tweaked a hind suspensory. He is only 1/10 lame but very positive to flexion for the first stride or two. 4 weeks small paddock rest as a starting point and then we’ll scan it to see what we’re working with. My vet...

Thank you all for your comments 🥰 I'm definitely guilty of not only trying to over-control things but over-thinking, too. And you are right @Burnerbee. I suffer from anxiety and it presents itself exactly as you describe. ...And the bad run continues! Bloody brilliant. My main man Ted, who I've...

I've had the best luck by posting wanted ads, which are quite detailed in terms of what you're looking for, what sort of home you can offer etc. It seems to attract those who aren't desperate to sell and/or haven't yet advertised, those who are looking for a specific type of home, or those who...

I'm so sorry for your losses @BBP. I totally agree, I've been living in flight or fight mode since this all started. I've had to learn to just get on with it and cherish the good times even when other things may be going on and the situation isn't perfect. Your confidence course sounds...

Thanks so much for your encouraging words. As you all mention I've just got to keep hanging on. It certainly feels overwhelming at the minute but I'm so hopeful things will change for the better soon. I just need a bit of respite and I'm sure my partner does, too. Bless him - he is so engrained...

My horse was completely unbothered. Apologies for the confusion, I should've clarified he was in the trailer (see my later post) so I wasn't onboard thankfully, just on our way back from what was a lovely ride. I'll keep an eye out for him from now on. We've got cameras but the road runs...

Wow, I'm so touched by so many thoughtful replies in such a short time period. I'll reply to everyone individually but it really does mean so much! The solidarity is truly felt 💕 My horses are my absolute world, so the comment around me being an amazing owner has actually made me well up...

Hey everyone. Long-time lurker but I don't often post, so thought I'd break that habit! I've not got many horsey-friends left (most have given up to have children, their life has just gone in a different direction etc.) so find it difficult to talk to people - or find friends for that matter -...

I think the prices are easing off a little but they’re definitely not at pre-COVID levels and I don’t think they ever will be. That said, if you’re willing to buy from Ireland there’s definitely a bargain to be had. I’ve just bought a 12YO, 17.3hh ISH with a 1.20M SJI record for €5,000 (about...

Hi. Does anyone have any recommendations of horse breakers in Staffs? I have a 6yo that has been broken but turned away for 2 years and although I've done a lot of groundwork with him in apprehensive of trying to 'back' him myself as I don't believe he was done correctly the first time due to...