Recent content by merlcharl

Yes I think total turnout as soon as possible would be the best way forward plus more handling with appropriate discipline and reward for good behaviour. I am reassured to know that although we need to correct her, this is fairly normal behaviour for a yearling. I will investigate perhaps...

Hi CBfan It is my intention to turn out 24/7 as soon as possible, I was aware that she is a bit quick was how it was described by the breeder, I have brought from the same breeder before. The yearling has been barn kept throughout the winter with another yearling, the other yearling has gone to...

led, have tried one of those head collars that is supposed to help keep control of a youngster without causing any discomfort but her behaviour is the same.

No, she is always walked out with her companion, if behind she throws a tantrum and jumps about so it seems safer for her to go in front but she does the rearing thing, two of us are doing it for safety and whilst the in front person is trying to keep her straight and looking where she is going...

At the moment she goes out in the morning at 7am with a mature mare and comes in at 5.30pm overnight, however due to the dreadful weather she has come in earlier on some days and has stayed in 2 whole days as paddocks were flooded. She has been a challenge to catch and this has shown in the...

Sorry meant produced for showjumping as in quite highly strung warmblood which we had from 3 now 7 but he never showed any signs of aggression towards us, although was not entirely easy to back even though we were helped by a proffessional. I can't work out whether we are being tried out by...

Hi I am new to the Forum so would be grateful for any advice on the following we have just brought a showjumping yearling after successfully producing a 3 year old. We used professional help for the backing and all turned out well. The yearling however is already, rearing when led and turning...

My Daughter who is really fussy and likes real close contact jump saddles has brought one for our youngster to get started showjumping, the tree can be adjusted to accommodate changing shape evidently. She says is really good and very comfortable, in fact is going to change one of her other...

I thought the reason for riding two abreast was recommended to block one side of the carriageway to stop some idiot drivers who attempt to overtake when vehicles are approaching from the opposite direction. Designed to possibly save the life of the idiot driver and avoid injury to horse and...

I ordered a jacket at arena uk september 2009, received December 2009 with all iron marks down the front, I returned it immediately recorded delivery, but despite repeated e-mails, phone calls etc. I have never received anything further I paid £130 for my jacket last September after having my...