Recent content by Mad_Cow347

I love a horsey holiday, it’s one of the best ways to see the world. I’ve just got back from riding in Portugal which was great. A little western ranch in the Algarve, very relaxed, good weather, exactly what I needed before a chaotic week at work this week. I’ve ridden in the Brecon Beacons...

I’m in my early 30s so for me it was Sheltie the Shetland pony, Heartland (I love the tv show now too) and the Saddle Club.

Would anyone recommend the Ariat Extreme Waterproof Insulated Paddock Boots? I’ve tried searching on the forum and can see a lot of recommendations for other ariat boots but nothing specifically on these ones. I’m 4ft 11 and struggle to find boots that fit, I have tiny feet and long boots...

I have this discussion with my horse every time I come back from a riding holiday. “Last week I was riding with rhinos, why are you scared of a bloody pigeon?”

Some beautiful photos here. It seems I don’t take many when out on my own horse but here are a couple of my favourites from Ant’s Nest in South Africa. Much more exciting than the fens.

Thank you all! I’ll have a look at the grubs too and make a decision.

My neoprene winter wellies have a hole in and I really need to find a new pair but I have size 3 feet (really more like a 2.5 but a 3 works) and I’m really struggling to find a pair in my size. Kids ones all seem to have big pull on holes and I find the mud goes in the holes. I’ve found some...

I’m having the same problem. Watched Ben Hobday and it’s now just stopped! The BBC says it’s live but it’s still showing XC! Very annoying!!

I love Ben. I’ve followed him on Instagram for a couple of years now and he is hilarious. Was great to see them going so well today. My sister laughed at me running to make sure I reached the jump in time for him today, winners Avenue is always so much longer than I remember!

Have you tried SealSkinz? They have various designs but I’ve always found them pretty good.

I’ve done a few riding holidays through unicorn trails who I’ve always found to be really good. I did one in Croatia (called istria land and see I think) which was brilliant. Although again if you’re looking at this month I’m not sure if they’re open.

I agree with the above two posters. I went on to sign it but hit the random paragraphs about male cyclists vs female horse riders and decided I didn’t want to put my name to that.

Probably the weirdest conversation I’ve ever had out hacking was when a stranger stopped me and asked where my hat was. I never ride without my hat so was very confused and told him it was on my head. He said “no your other hat”, and when I told him I had no idea what other hat he was talking...

I’ve got a hen weekend this weekend so will be missing it for the first time in 10 years! So I’ll be following results online when I get a moment and will be recording on TV to watch when I get back. I also hope Oli wins!

I live down the road from Newmarket and when at the races with non-horsey people have often been asked if I’ve ever raced my horse there... He’s a Heinz 57, arthritic, 20 year old, not sure we’d be in with much chance! I also get asked at least once a year if I‘m competing at Burghley when...