Recent content by lostshepherd

Ok, so all seem to be in agreement that this is not acceptable although some still saying that it's the norm in thier area? Not me BTW. this person is 21, with two years event experience under her belt, but had only one yard where she was looked after,by them insisting on breaks and food...

Been discussing this on another forum, with a lot of useful advice, but wanted a wider viewing as wonder how common this practice still is. scenario - full time. Event groom, typical day this week 7am start finished at 8pm then out again between 9pm and 10 pm to do night check. No break for...

Two horses on 2.5acres out all year round. New field layout planned by LL gives me three paddocks. Grade 4 old pasture on brick rubble. Normally holds up well in winter. This year it's looking grim. Very muddy in places, and horses losing the will to walk in it. Roll on spring and some drier...