Recent content by Liccie

I have made the decision to up and leave the UK and move to California, specifically around The San Francisco Bay Area. I understand visas are hard to come by but as I have a an equine degree, my odds of getting a visa for a equine related job is much greater!! If any one knows of anyone who...

Thanks again for all of your advice. I've had his teeth, back and saddle all checked recently which are all fine! I took him out on a hack in company last night and he behaved brilliantly and even went out in front. Tonight we had a minor tantrum...I used a different mounting block to the one in...

Tarr steps - I've spoken to my trainer who believes he just needs a right telling off and for me to take no nonsense which I think at the moment is all I can do!

Thanks for all of your advice so far... I think the key is going to be persistence and a good body protector! SupaNova - he's currently on Allan and page calm and condition, and dengie molasses free Hifi chaff. He's been on this for about 2 months now and seems to be going well with it. He...

I've had my 5yr old ISH for 3 months and he has suddenly taken to balking and throwing in a buck! He initially started this in the school in two ways.. Either if I had stopped talking to others or faffing, I would then ask him to move forward but he would just completely ignore my leg...

I'm going to see my first horse viewing this weekend and hope you can all help me! I am bringing an experienced person with me and know the basics to ask and obviously the most experienced woman I'm bringing will know exactly what she's doing, but I want to go feeling confident with my own...

What are everyone's thoughts on cribbing? I'm interested in a horse who is perfect bar the fact I've been told he does sometimes crib... Is it something to stay completely clear of, or is it liveable? Any advice is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks for all the advice everyone! I'm going to have a look into everywhere suggested :) Tammuz I've helped with retraining a racehorse on my yard but haven't done it completely on my own before, though did actually work on a race yard before for a while too but that's also a really good...

I'm currently looking for a bit of a project horse to bring on to event and I thought taking on an ex racer could be a good way to go! I've had a look at some rehoming centres like Darley, but was just wondering if anyone had gone through them at all or if you could suggest anywhere else? Thanks...

I currently am a BHS gold member so am covered under the insurance that provides though have been recently told that there are better options for insurance out there. I dont have my own horse though work on a livery yard and ride every day... can anyone recommend an insurance company or policy...