Recent content by magners1

Definately recommend charly clothier (number is 07801 993361), she is in Surrey. V good with the sensitive types she won't butcher them and 'scar for life' if there are any hiccups!!

This! Soudns like you are pretty much just putting the horse out of loan to save paying for it! I don't mean that negatively, but maybe you should write up some contract or something like that?!

Shotter & Byers!!

I see no reason not to work a 3yo unless it is not mature enough. If you are going to work a youngster then why work it in any way other than correctly- ie forward and with a good mouth (or 'in an outline'). Some are mature and crack on, others need to be started then turned away, others need...

I think it shows he is a good horseman that he can actually recognise that, and also reassuring that he is honest and telling you this!

I think she is looking quite mature personally, she'd be ready to go now! What I would say is, if you are going to send her away to be broken I wouldn't be doing anything - leave it at what you've done, as long as shes handleable (is that a real word?) she has done enough to be handed over. Also...

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Love it - Reminds me of a thelwell picture!!!

Probably just advertising for a friend, or one owns it and the other has it in the yard. Common practise and I can't see much problem with it! Where is it?

Can he go younger and smaller?! I know a 15.3hh 4yo - totally quiet safe and sane (leads out other babies etc.), has hunted in ireland (genuinly - photos to prove!) in surrey. Not spindly sort, pm me if may be at all suitable!

I'm sure they are out there, but if a seller can get 7k+ for a horse with a fairly clean slate then why would they take less! Something happily gone round a few PNs can snap up £10k in a blink! Plus any amateur/rc suitable type price is gonna go up, old news but people pay a lot for safety!

If you havn't already found someone, I'd highly recommend charlyclothierhorses.com, she has a small yard in Surrey and tons of experience, I've seen her do a few and she takes her time to do them properly. She also has a wealth of experience showjumping so they have a good grounding.