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The problem is with a long body you do end up feeling far too big. Probably fine for hacking and schooling, but eventing would be...

When I was working outside in cold weather I would wear two jumpers rather than a coat. I was warm and cosy and could move easily. Coats...

I also do in the winter on the coldest days. We get -20 to -30 Celsius on the coldest days. Only way to stay warm.

That encouraging to know about your youngster growing. I know there are lots of stories of warmblood types growing on and on so we can...

I would keep him till 5. Clearly he is a lovely horse in every respect, I would do endless work as a 3 and 4yo (unbacked) he would be...

Anorak, wellies and ancient trousers. I'm on the ground wearing the hat, my non horsey little sister being given a pony ride

This is 1980, I remember wearing multiple pairs of socks in the Winter as it was always sooo cold. Looks like I was wearing wellies but...

I guess this would have been late 40's! My mum and aunties giving their friends a ride

If you want an ‘old’ body protector, probably a Kan Teq - female fit, motorbiking spec, fairly indestructible whatever the BBF date. A...

I wear wool jumpers all the time - but then I love to knit and also love wool, and have Icelandics and love Icelandic jumpers. Wool is a...

I remember the long black rubber riding boots. At the riding school, we’d often have to do trotting without stirrups and so many...

Just btw, if you were near me and I knew the story of this horse, I'd be there like a shot. (I mean, if you were wanting to sell him.)

Thank you all! I think it's decided. Lets hope he chunks up a bit. His full brother was quite chunky so there is a chance.

If you can wait, leave him until next year, back him yourself (you are deffo not to big), get an idea of what he might be and sell him...

Please dont send him into polo. Its often not a very nice life. Leave him till coming 4, lightly back him and market him to a RC home...