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Try a different rider? Or alternatively, go to some local shows and start from the ground up, trotting over 30cm that she can walk over...

I think after 6 months you should know enough to know if they’re horribly wrong for you, but for me it’s a good 12 months before I’ve...

It’s a buyers market for secondhand saddles. If no one’s taken it yet I’d probably accept the saddle bank offer

I have done rubber mats and shavings. Also straw straight onto the earth (my preference) which is then deep litterered. If you don’t use...

Is he young? Or spooky? If you’re looking for more control in the case of a spook or a very exciting situation, I would generally up...

Either the squirrels take them in leaner years or you have to rake them up. They were particularly poisonous and numerous this year. I...

Check you are straight, but be mindful that a crooked horse will make a crooked rider. Lateral work and turns to supple both sides...

Rocky is 3 this year . He’s a good lad , does what I need him too . But being a fair chunk now I think it’s best to leave him until...

Spicy rising 3yo was so funny yesterday. Working on his back feet because he’s more reactive with them than I’d like - will pick up for...

Ask your local allotment holders - they will probably take it yo rot/mulch down. Try local facebook page and see if any gardener interested.

So I would either: - spend the money and x-ray to see if it’s an injury with inflammation or actual pinching due to spinal arthritis. -...

I’m afraid you won’t like my response but neurological issues don’t go away and worsen, in all honesty I’d save my money and emotion and...

There was a lady driving round looking for someone to take a bale of hay they had used at a fete near me last summer. Council tip...

And say it's old grass cuttings rather than hay. I would put it in binbags/sacks as our local tip is very strict.

When I was in my early twenties, riding and jumping bridleless was a thing. I did it with both my original ponies - have some grainy...