I would probably have ridden for a short while this morning as the wind didn't seem as bad, but I can't even get out of my gate for a big sheet of ice so waiting for the warmer weather!
I sing Elation by The Levellers to my mare, I know all the words and it's one of my favourite songs so makes us both happy, although I'm not sure I sound that great to anyone nearby!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FYcoXfbGrY
I would give up on any ideas of rescuing a horse until you have learnt to ride properly. It sounds like the horse is tanking off because you don't have an independent seat and are just hanging on the poor pony's mouth. No wonder he wants to get out of the school!
You can purchase 'My Little...
I've been a member for donkeys years, I miss the old troll posts, the days of Farthingwood Fox and the bloke with the TB in his garage. I can't remember when I last posted to be honest, although I do come on her for a read once in a while.
I'm looking forward to apple and blackberry crumble, crisp morning rides with no flies and doing the Cotswold Way non stop in 30 hrs (without the horse!).
I would say it's pretty obvious who is taking these trailers. The police are supposedly increasing patrols in the Thornbury area due to a significant increase in rural thefts and there is a group of travellers making a nuisance of themselves in the town. Time the police got a bit tougher.
Natural Equine do a great range of shampoos and no rinse body washes. Their Aromawash shampoo is lovely as is the warming slosh wash.
http://natural-equine.co.uk/equine-2/horse-shampoos/
I've been watching all the finishes at the Tevis Cup today on their FB page. What a complete contrast to races with Group 7 competitors. The horses at Tevis all look so fresh after one of the most gruelling 100 mile races in very hot conditions, and the riders have taken so much care over their...
Looks like the suspension is about to be lifted, which begs the question, where will EGB go from here with the Meydan sponsorship? Looks like UAE are gearing up for Euston Park, but with whom running the competition...