Recent content by lucyhross

farrier came yesterday and bit the bullet with just fronts, see how she goes :)

this is good for a comparison! Owner clearly not as good a photographer however... [/IMG]

This is how I feel at the moment, I could maybe get away with doing 20-30mins in the school most days, but as soon as take her somewhere I would be worried people would judge me. I think she has the wrong conformation for me, its a shame because she is otherwise everything else that I'm looking for

I have been riding for 15 years but I'm definitely still no expert! Especially when viewing horses- this is my first time, i have no car so have to rely on friends- whether they are horsey or not! The horse industry is a minefield which is what ive learnt through this whole experience- Thank you...

I'd like to think the videos are a better representation. However if I am putting stress through her fetlocks when jumping then that can't be a good thing... :(

Yep these definitely could not have been worse! they were taken by the girl I was hacking with on her other 16.2, but I thought picture would be better then no picture... I am 5ft6 and horse is 12

Definitely! Especially since I have been looking for so long! Is this a case of being too heavy and too tall? Thought I would look for 15hh and above but maybe I should up it to 16hh

Thank you for this- will be on the horse hunt again!

Also found some videos if this gives a better view point https://youtu.be/3YUOIiJsAQU https://youtu.be/84OQY4gs20Y

Thanks for all the replies. I would worry about her health and wouldn't want to put that risk! My sister is able to ride her whilst I'm still losing the weight (was 10 1/2 stone before ED) Could anyone have a guess what her max weight should be?

Thanks Pipkin, I have the farrier out this week so will see what he says too

She definitely has a tb neck! I would agree, she is getting a saddle fitted in the next week too.

I would say she is around 450kg but would need this checked, I can measure her bone tonight. If I am too heavy, what is the right way to calculate her maximum weight limit?

Ive been looking at a 12yr old, 15.1hh, welsh x tb mare. I'm not sure of her precise weight but she has good conformation and in very good condition. I am planning to more of less ride everyday, mainly schooling/jumping, hack for 1-2hr once a week, unaffiliated competing and possibly a hunt meet...

Ive just got a new horse, she is 12yrs, 15.1hh welsh x tb. She has good feet in my opinion and I was thinking of taking her back shoes off over the winter to save some pennies! (still a student..) I would be riding more or less everyday, mainly schooling and jumping in an indoor school with a...