Recent content by Lois Lame

That's what I was wondering. I got my first horse at age 16. Mum and I went to an auction before that though, in a town called Gundaroo. I'm not sure why, when I think of it, because we couldn't have bought a horse then as we knew we were all going to England for a year in 1973 or 4. So I...

The photo is in the thread called Saddlepad slipping issues, possible saddle fit issue? in The Tack Room. OP, sbloom will sort you out. : )

When I read this, what comes to my mind constantly is that Flavia is crying out for more exercise than what she is getting.

How does he react to those things when out in the field?

Ooh, I think a crabbet type would be nice. And of course we would need to follow along on the forum, sweating when you are sweating, cheering when you are cheering, thinking up names and teaching the foal its ABCs.

Smart? Who wants smart? Your place sounds like it has a wonderful atmosphere.

I've only ever agisted any horse I have owned in large or even huge paddocks (by some peoples' standards). I am lucky enough to live in a place where this is possible - at least it's possible at the moment. One day it won't be. A 'paddock' here is what you lot would call a field. A 'yard' here...

I had a thought while I was out. Can you ask your instructor about why she is recommending draw reins? I'm sure they are all right in some hands, and it would be interesting to know what she's thinking. I did suspect that someone would say they are fine (and I'm sure they are if the person...

On the other hand, it would be interesting to know the details :D

I don't quite go along with this theory. Some things are so much more risky can other things. Twisted snaffles for example. One of them could never be all right, even with the most skillful rider.

Gosh, I'm not qualified to answer regarding draw reins, but from what you have said, draw reins definitely don't seem to be the answer. You shouldn't need strength to ride a horse. Your body needs to be strong in its core, and you need to be able to hold yourself so that you are easy to carry...

Dare I say it's only nuffnuffs who say that?

Why not ban steeple chasing? It's a lot more dangerous than flat racing, as I understand it.

I've nothing to add other than wondering how long you took him off the balancer for. It would take a while to get out of his system. It's an intriguing problem. I wonder what Tristan Tucker would think of it.

Just one thing about carbohydrates: we all need carbohydrates. They are fuel for our bodies. But 'carbs' are somehow in the black books because they are equated with sugar I suppose. Complex carbohydrates are what we need. We can't lump all carbohydrates together.