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I always aim for the Easter market, this is when I used to back them. Start as soon as there is more evening light, and aim to advertise...

Definitely prefer unbacked at that age. I don't usually back anything with connie blood until the second half of their fourth year. If...

I try to find a horse locally as locals will know its true history and temperament. My present horse was from the pony club.

I say this as someone in a similar position and who has/is going the youngster route. You have to accept that it's not going to be...

I would put the word out among the local horse community in your area, local instructors, all the riding clubs, farriers etc. The horse...

I’ve been/am in a similar position. My older boy is mainly hacking now, so I bought a 4yo who had just been backed. He was sadly put...

They are out there for the right £, but you might have to try and kiss a few frogs before you find the right one. I’d probably suggest...

I think my biggest pet peeve is when people put nets so high up that the horse has to stretch its neck all night. It’s the kind of thing...

I have never had anything but a good doer - and several of them. The worst thing you can do is allow them to get hungry. If you allow...

I wouldn't expect one net to last anything overnight. I'm sorry to sound blunt but I don't understand why people are continuously...

We bought a welsh D that did the same. We tried all sorts of different head collars and building trust the NH way but if he was anxious...

I also recommend. They only take boys though.

Thankyou. It looks ideal. I will enquire x

Probably too far away, but Martingale Farm is really good.

I think this is one of the more horrible changes that happen when smaller / independent practices are taken over but the larger PE...