Recent content by MeltingSnowflake

I'm so sorry to hear it's turned out this way - but I think others here are right in that it may be best to PTS. You have a clear conscience that you really have tried everything - there's no reason to think that another owner would get different results. Retiring her as a companion horse is an...

Thanks Kaylum! PM-ing you now :-)

*anyone with social media knowledge

Hello all! Wonder if anyone can help - I volunteer at an equine assisted therapy centre (a little like Riding for the Disabled but in the US). I'm also helping out with their social media, mainly trying to attract more volunteers. We're posting pics & vids of the horses, as well as our...

You sound like you're taking the right approach! You don't have to ride, but - as others have said - just getting outside, grooming, mucking out, taking them for a walk in hand, etc. is all really helpful. I volunteer with an Riding for the Disabled-type organization and many of the children...

I've found in the past that if it's the right horse I want to jump it, I can't resist! If you click and the horse gives you confidence, it won't feel like a big deal - but of course, everyone's different, with different comfort levels, etc. Good luck and have fun!

Don't feel bad! It will be hard to say goodbye to him, but he was the perfect boy for the time you needed him - and if you find a great home for him he can go on to be that for someone else - and hopefully he'll be their horse of a lifetime. Best for both of you :-) (and I second getting a...

I must have been lucky, but every TB I've ridden or had were absolute dreams! And they're such lookers! To be fair, mine was TB x Connie - she was so calm, never a diva, never mareish, never unsound. There really needs to be a heart emoji :)

Maybe contact the dealers and let them know exactly what you're looking for - and ask them to give you a call when they get something in? Good luck!!!

Yes - good point! I was *shocked* at how bad my lower leg position had become when I started riding again recently - my instructor has prescribed lots of work sans-stirrups :eek:

Omg this is amazing! :D You both look wonderfully calm...

Oh - so sorry - how frustrating for you!! I know you've spent a fortune already but perhaps it's worth getting ovaries checked? (Apologies if you've already had it done - I have read the whole thread but it's been a while). Maybe hormones? A trial of regumate?

Think we will need to see that photographic evidence! For me it was taking a greener-than-I-realised mare to a small showjumping comp and finding ourselves stuck inside a parallel. All the poles still up - front legs in, back legs out. Everyone laughed and said 'awww' as people ran on to...

Thanks for the update! Sounds positive so far, well done for sticking with her, I hope she comes right - will have everything crossed for you :)

Any update on your mare, beerecco? I know it's still early days, but I followed your thread with interest as I had a similar pony when I was a teenager and we never got to the bottom of it - it was heartbreaking. Hope she's improving!