Recent content by loverugs

Thanks guys, she is a very level headed little mare, I'm sure I could hop straight on and she wouldn't bat an eyelid just want to get her going slowly and carefully. One other thing I should mention. This pony has a lot of driving experience and I have a suitable light cart. To save my legs...

Yes her weight is okay. She's now out on about five acres. Best get my walking boots sorted then 😉 I was afraid you would say that lol.

I've got a Welsh pony who has just come unexpectedly into my care. This pony has not been ridden in years. To make matters worse she has been kept in a tiny pen with barely room to trot. She has no muscle on her. She looks twice her age as a result. She is in her mid teens. Due to the amount...

All I would add is to make sure that you are not giving the pony mixed messages. When he naps and you are trying to make him go forward, be sure that you are not putting too much pressure on your reins when he does go forward. When I have something that is napping/refusing to go forward I...

I probably should clarify a bit more. I do ride him myself three times a week. When we are out hacking he doesn't actually do anything. All he does is anticipate something might be round the corner. If he sees something he will stargaze for a few seconds, realise it's just a cow and...

LW 100 gram MW 200 gram HW 300 gram That's how I think of it.

I would like him to do a little of everything at a low level. I would like to be able to take him round a course both sj and xc and him be keen. Nothing big 2ft9 max. No dressage interest. Just a low level all rounder type I guess.

Seems a bit of an odd arrangement. Have they made you sign something?

I have a horse who has been in proper ridden work for about 18 months now. He was backed and hacked a little prior to that. I just can't seem to create a confident horse. I have a professional ride him twice a week. He's hacked out in the same area from the yard probably about 200 times...

A few years back there was a bloke(I think) that used to post regular updates of his horse. It was a big grey PRE if I remember correctly. Artemis or something. Always being schooled and schooled and schooled. I would like him. He would like a home with me so he could do fun things, I'm...

Yes I have a bomber happy tongue on order :)

I'm not entirely sure what it comes in but eggbutt,saffle,loose ring etc all fine. It's not a strong horse so just not a gag or Pelham type.

5.5

It's the curved straight bar type

I've been recommended to try a hilary vernon bit on my horse however my bit bank doesn't stock it. Can anyone recommend a bit that is the same concept as the hilary vernon that my bit bank may stock!? Don't really want to buy one without trialing first.