Recent content by LittleGinger

Definitely befriend all your local farmers/dogwalkers/whoever! I love my solar panels for keeping electric fence charged. Physically cannot lift batteries so poor non-horsey OH was forever carting heavy batteries around for me. Spare electric fence posts and tape as you never know when you'll...

I've had mine on separate yards - initially, I lasted about a month because it was a nightmare (yards were only 15 mins apart but the extra 30 minutes makes riding two after work difficult) and I didn't last long. When Ginger retired, though, I put him in a friend's field and B moved to a lovely...

Oh, you are nowhere near me (although I don't have a tweed jacket to offer anyway). I hope you are able to find a solution and are able to get to the tack shop today. I know's probably going to be expensive (they all seem to be nowadays, sadly, even though I'm desperate to support local shops it...

I've ordered twice from the recent sale - first order came very quickly (albeit with two bits missing, which were refunded) and second one much slower. I'm glad I placed the second one, though, as I had about £40 worth or Robinson's reward points which I spent on it - I can no longer log in and...

Oh no - whereabouts are you and what stuff do you need?

My retired boy, who has come out of winter looking suitably ribby, had emergency callout this week as he was looking very sorry for himself. He has arthritic hocks so I assumed it was that. Vet came out, felt hooves, pulses etc. and declared laminitis in his hind legs only. Apparently very...

Ordinarily, yes - just make it clear to vendor when you discuss purchase price and deposit that you are leaving deposit 'subject to vetting'. I've done this twice and both times owners just gave me the cash for my deposit back there and then at the end of the vetting. Following a more...

He's lovely, Starbucks. If he's shown he has at least experienced the world a bit and I'm sure you tried him (as well as you can a 3yo!) before deciding to buy. My first pony was a D and although he had his moments (cough) he was a superstar underneath it all. I trusted him with my nephews -...

Yay, more pics! She's so lovely :) And Lulu is a beauty as well! What a pretty face. I love the name Scrappy, but also like the idea in an earlier post of shortening Mary Valentine to 'Tiny' when she grows up! Ladyinred, that's so sad. Lucky girl to end up with you and your careful, kind farrier.

Horrible, isn't it? I saw it yesterday on FB and it made me feel a bit sick. Not sure if I'm allowed to copy and paste comments from Facebook onto here (even though they are in the public domain) so I'll refrain, but there are some very sad comments on one of the pictures from a lady whose...

I think what would annoy - and yes, upset - me the most is the lack of communication. It sounds from the above like you were upstairs whilst OH was downstairs opening your cards. In that case, I would be gutted that OH hadn't just yelled up the stairs to me (or better still, come up!) and...

I'm so sorry to hear this. Sounds like you have had months of stress and although the outcome is desperately sad, I am glad in one respect that you and your mare have a conclusion and she is no longer in pain. I hope you will look after yourself and that another beautiful horsey friend makes its...

Think it's a great idea. Whereabouts are you?? I volunteer as first equestrian customer! :D

I love my magic brushes and Haas brushes. I've raved about them before - promise I have no connection with the company (wish I did, then I wouldn't have to pay so much for them!). Couldn't afford a set each, so one has Schimmel (good for dragging up mud!), followed by Welsh, then the Diva...

A few Jump For Joy poles, a new bridle and Turtle Top bit and lots of lessons!