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I am trying not to look at foal pictures (or stallion catalogues) as we already have more horses than is sensible. We've bred 2 very...

Why not a nice TB?

Another pony patter here. I’m also a happy hacker, mostly at walk, and only when the weather is good. I hack somewhat unhappily when...

I found HM saddles awful to sit in. Stride free have a wide channel and I find them much more comfortable.

If she's a really nice mare, its going to be worth going for a top class stallion - Zangersheide now have Balou de Reventon for next...

One of mine had ulcers from (slightly) arthritic hocks. Very easy fix with arthramid and they were much happier. We now make sure they...

You're expecting a lot from a 4yo. He just sounds like a young horse has gaps in his education and lacks confidence. If you like him...

We have had foals weaned at 6m and at at youngstock livery and foals kept at home in a family group (2 mares and their 2 and 3yos plus...

We always have a pack of sighthounds - I've had multiple Saluki's / Saluki crosses and I love their attitude to life. Current ones have...

What’s high pay is going to vary by region. If you need to be an easy commute to London (where a lot of the best paid jobs are) it would...

If I saw 'rising 5' on an advert, I'd assume a 4yo who is now closer to 5 than 4. So at this time of year, they would be 5 some time in...

Tech can be great - it can be well paid, and if you prioritise flexibility when choosing which industry to work in (which I didn't) its...

I wouldn't buy a 3yo who had been backed

Another one who would prefer a trainer to come to me. Especially with a horse that has an issue. However, if I had to pick from 1 and...

We have some very nice mares and have bred horses we could never afford to buy as adults, its fun (and quite addictive) but its not...