I put electrical tape on my hat cover - never come off! I'm a bit old school on use it on my cross country boots aswell to stop them getting ripped open!
I think when it comes to the lesson - she should have a word with her instructor to ask the other livery to leave during her private lesson, just say you are feeling an impact from the distraction & would prefer it wasn't a fully observed lesson! The instructor should be able to deal with this...
Also have a look into Brewers Yeast - improves gut bacteria and provides better environment to balance itself and produce less acid - worth a trial as its very cheap
I don't think silicon riding tights fall into the category of fast fashion though to be fair - even cheaper versions I've bought have lasted 18 months to even 2 or 3 years - fast fashion is more mass produced one wear disposable clothing which I don't think any of us aspire to when it comes to...
I use stable wraps boots - the premier equine ones, I only used to travel him with front ones but it seems I've just heard from friends about a host of horsebox injuries so I've gotten a bit cautious and use back ones aswell now. I never used to put back ones on him as younger horse because...
Stereotypes are just that - stereotypes! They come about due to long ideas or stories being accumulated and its usually only stories worth telling so you dont actually hear about the other side about the very quiet chestnut mares.
Its like the stereotype that the Irish love drinking - because...
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I have this one & love it! Its just perfect for autumn or spring, its also smart enough to wear into the office when its pelting...
I think the point is OP didnt say anything at the time so there is no point in saying 'you should have or I would have' because she didnt - for whatever reason.
So now you are left in the position of actually needing this trainer (rightly or wrongly) and how to address the situation.
I would...
If I like something - Lemieux or not, I'll buy it 🤷♀️
I also buy custom saddles and bridles, get regular lessons, get regular bodywork and treatment for both him & me so if also want a whole wardrode of matchy crap then I will!
I only like one colour though so if find something in that...
I think saddle fit is important for youngsters nearly more than 'finished' growing horses because their bones arent even finished growing together so a badly fitted saddle would cause much more expensive and serious problems in the long term.
I think if I was in this situation I would want to...