Recent content by MarieBlackwell

Was just wondering as I've only just brought my horse and never had to deal with any of this. How often do you worm your horse? What do you use to worm them? Thanks in advanced

I have read up on the stranding and running and they both do different things. Each website and horse shop or any person I've spoken to all have different views on standing and running. Some say running is more harsh and some say running is more restrictive so I thought about asking a horse...

I can't take the martingale off as she won't be able to stop as she puts her head to high and cannot feel when I tell her to stop so that is a no go until I have schooled her enough

I will give her a go on running. People say it's less tension as long as I give her the rein as soon as she puts her head down. Thank you x

She wouldn't stop if she didn't have a bit. I've used the wrong bit on her before and had no breaks. Seems like there's mixed opinions with martingales

She's not to strong with her head only occasionally, just need to try out a running as I need to buy a breast plate and I want it to be nice looking and they seem to come with running but not standing so was wondering if running would be just as good a standing. X

I had the saddle fitted I think it slips because she narrow doesn't slip to much. What would you think is better running or standing? As if running is just as good I will give that a go. Some people say running is nicer for the horse but others disagree xx

So you think standing is better for the horse than running? Could you please explain why as I'm in two minds thank you xx

Hello, My horse is an ex polo. At the moment I am riding her in a standing martingale. But her saddle is slipping back so I need to get her a breast plate. I was looking at breastplates and noticed you can get them with running martingales but not standing. She throws her head up in...