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We've had horses ever since I can remember but what still surprises me is the bizarre things they do to try and self destruct...

First, your horse is 5 - more than ready to learn to hack alone. It’s an important skill and one that needs to be taught. Well worth the...

Reporting back from my lot: based on the poo evidence, those with shelter spent the storm standing in a huddle out in the rain and wind...

For a human, but not for a horse.

Tal is 5 this year. I sat on him in May and took a few steps. Then the year snowballed and suddenly it's Jan with him not being backed...

Just to play devil's advocate, they probably won't allow a shelter due to the location. If it really is on the coast, it may be they're...

If he is living out and there is some grass, you only need someone to cast an eye over him in the evening. You can probably sneakily...

I feed native youngstock the same as the adults in terms of hard feed - a carrier for powdered vitamins and minerals (we use codlivine)...

For now, you need to substitute rugging for shelter. Three of mine had no access to shelter last night - they have new (this winter)...

To be fair, given the budget, a well handled section A with good child friendly breeding is at least honest. You won’t get a pony...

A minute is a long time for them to spook. What is his field situation like? Does he have companions he gets on well with or is he...

What about a 5/6T herringbone or side partition as in a 7.5T? No breast bar then to try to climb over. We had the best 5T herringbone...

Going through a solid fence isn’t normal - in a well maintained fence it would be really difficult. If it is an electric fence it is...

I’m 5ft4 and ride chunky 12.2hh upwards. If that helps? Feet don’t go below anyone’s ribs. That said, I am very weight conscious - have...

I can do much smaller 😅 I'm 5'6 and ride a 13.2. 14.3 seems massive to me now.