Recent content by louloux

So a lifetime of waiting is finally over, I'm 19 years old and working full time, therefore I can finally afford a horse of my own. I have been riding since a young age. I've had an irish sports horse on share, but don't know much about the characteristics of the different breeds of horses...

Hi, well she's on full livery but her owner comes down to hack her out and take her on endurance rides so I'm only really allowed to go in the school with her and I don't think the school is as exciting at a 10k ride haha! Yes I will try what you have recommended in the school, thanks very...

A horse that I have to school regularly at work looses concentration and focus easily. She just seems to get bored and distracted! I try doing lots of circles and moves to keep her busy and working but she just needs more of a challenge! Any suggestions?

A horse where I work has to wear Bioflow boots on his front legs during the day. I had never heard about them before. There are mixed opinions on these boots at the yard; some people are saying they are beneficial, others dislike them and some say that the magnets are too small and aren't doing...

I would like to get my own horse when I leave college in a year. I am 17 years old now and have been riding since I was 5. I've always wanted a horse of my own who I can really bond with and love. I don't know that much about different breeds of horses. I currently ride a 15.3hh Irish Sports...

"Dogs can do it, why can't I?!?!"

When I ride, my right stirrup always feels longer than my left stirrup. They are on the same holes and they are the same leathers. I do lean to the right slightly too. Why might they feel odd when their not?

Oh really? That sounds interesting. Thanks I'll check them out

I have a footwear problem. I have big feet for a girl (size 10) but thin calfs. I find that if I wear short boots and chaps, I have to get mens boots (which are too big around the ancles) and childrens chaps (which don't fit properly around the boots) making it uncomfortable. At the moment I...

Yeah, I have a long body so thats how I feel lol!! It's interesting to hear from people who are similar to me Thanks for your help, I agree that it's more about how you feel then how you look.

Yeah, I feel okay on like a 15hh horse, but when I look at pictures, I look out of proportion, so I would like a horse that I look the right size for. Thanks for the help

I am 5ft 11 so tall for a girl, and I weigh 9 stone. I have long legs and a long body. At the moment I have a 15.3 horse on share who I love and I feel right on him. However, when I get a horse of my own, (which wont be for a couple of years) I was wondering what size horse would be best.

That sounds interesting, I will try taking my stirrups away and use a zip as a marker. I think the wonky riding might have started because I used to ride a cob quite a lot, and his saddle always slipped to the right. However it would probably still be a good idea to go to a chiropractor. Any...

I have been riding for 10 years and have not had a problem with my riding position and seat. However the other day I was told that I was sitting wonky in the seat. I could feel it too. It's a recent thing and I think it might be a habit that I have got into. I am leaning more to the right so...