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Oh my goodness, I wish I had known you three years ago if you lived in my area in Ireland. I had an absolutely stunning horse that had...

That's the thing. Paying for the privilege of slowly getting someone's unknown horse back into shape doesn't sound like the best deal...

I think it’s a bit cheeky to be asking someone to pay to bring her horse back into work, especially when she’s not ridden it herself. I...

Your only problem will be if YO takes umbrage at your riding the other horse. You will need to use your judgement about the best way to...

I would be suspicious of someone wanting 3 months money up front - doesnt sound normal. A month fair enough.

She bought the horse earlier this year and hasn't ridden her yet?????? That sounds very odd. The year is nearly over. And the horse has...

I'm getting some concerning vibes off the backstory behind the other horse you are being offered, but I am rather a notorious old cynic...

Could be tricky. Depends on how magnanimous/bonkers the YO is as a person. I mean, we’ve met horse people….Just because the horse sounds...

To answer the original question I think it your mare has dried up she’ll be good to go. My youngster was in with my older gelding and a...

She’s 3.5 months old, far too young to sell. She’ll be fine with mum until she’s at least six months old which brings us to the...

Yes, I am inclined to agree. Those of us who did not sign up to be 'foal owners' are literally thinking on our feet, trying to do the...

To put it into perspective I do not believe herds of youngsters only are all sunshine. I bought a two year old who had only ever been...

You don't ride your horse in the arena, so I'd just stay out of it.

Providing you end the loan politely there's no reason you should burn any bridges.

Just tell the person you're loaning the horse from that it's not working, and outline the reasons why. They'll be well aware of their...