Recent content by Lammy

Just to say the K&M saddles seem to have longer panels than most other makes. I had a similar problem with a horse who was short backed and could take no more than a 17”, the K&M 17” was too long in the panel by about half an inch, other brands, GFS, Bates etc fit well in 17”. So you may find a...

Similar to others, I will have little goals and bigger longer term goals. But I just have those in mind I don’t write them down anywhere, particularly as the little goals evolve often. I have ADHD so I find having my weekly plan somewhere I can see it very helpful else I will forget. So I have...

I am not naive and am aware that terrible training methods happen at the top of every sport. I don’t think there’s room for it and the sport needs to move into the 21st century. I’m certainly not saying there isn’t need for firm riding or that a whip isn’t sometimes required for safety, but...

At the start he’s just smacking the branch against the ground and making a noise, not a training technique I would use but fine whatever. The last time, the horse refuses and he is hitting it, 10 times I counted. Poor horse. Really used to like Mark Todd but he’s lost all my respect for that. Sad.

The joys of social media, think they have left out that this is a tricky and nervous little mare. But lovely. Went to Irish horse imports in November with a friend, yes you can try them but the facilities aren’t great and you will be rushed on and off as they will have other people waiting to...

But that isn’t reprimanding a horse in that video is it? That is a complete loss of temper, an absurd overreaction and her taking her frustration out on an animal. We’re not talking about a quick smack or controlled correction. That is why I said reasonable doubt has now been cast over her own...

I can see why the school sacked her. Her actions towards the horse cast serious doubt over her ability to control her temper. So whether that has ever translated into the classroom or not, as a teacher with sole charge of children I can see why that individual now can’t be completely trusted. I...

Mine was turned away a few months ago, suspensory issues also but he’s probably a bit worse off than yours by the sound of it. He has a 10% chance of coming sound enough to hack but tbh he’s a bit sharp for any hack to be considered relaxing, so as much as I would like to ride him again I’m...

Terrible news to hear, what a wonderful, knowledgeable lady she was. I will make a donation in her memory to her chosen charity as I think that’s a lovely idea.

I think the Daily Mail have taken this image out now but I did have a little laugh last night when I saw it. I just thought by the stance, that pony is having a wee…and then I saw it ?

Non-horsey family too but been horse-mad since a kid. Took every opportunity to beg for a donkey/pony ride whenever we went on holiday to the seaside ? my friend took me to my first riding lesson for my 12th birthday as she rode there already and that was it! Paid for a lesson once a month...

I too can vouch for the Equetech venture! Bought it for my birthday a couple of weeks ago and really got to test its waterproofness this morning in torrential rain - I was dry as a bone. Plus points that it comes right up to the top of my boots so it literally covers all of me! Also for those...

My friend just bought a horse who had been on individual turnout we think for most of his life. He was a right nervous nellie to start. It took him a week or two to assert himself, it’s a mixed herd of 3 and him and another have come in with a couple of minor bites but they’ve all settled now...

If it helps I’m a size 10 and most definitely. a 34 bust. Women’s clothing sizes aren’t exactly the best guide to be able to say what size band someone should be in… I would also be really interested to hear anybodies experiences of having this op on the NHS as it’s something I’ve also...

Sorry Keira but I really do not agree with the road you’re currently going down. It’s easy to be led down the garden path by someone you view as more knowledgable but you really have to stand firm and be the voice for your horse. It happened to me recently but I stood firm and said no. A vet(!)...