Recent content by millport

You could try Brian Coonan. He is a qualified equine dentist from Kildare but travels all over Ireland and has done some of the big names in racing and SJ. He has a great manner with the horses and is really good with nervous nellies! His number is 045 879629 or 087 2533793.

I used an Ideal international event saddle on my Irish draught horses when I was living in Ireland. My saddler had to make a few little adjustments for each horse (there were 6 draughts in total over the years) but I never had any problems. They are really comfortable for the rider too, I...

We did it two years ago and havent looked back. Originally we were planning on going to Spain but OH got offered a good job in Brussels so here we are. Its great and the kids are now going to grow up multilingual, (french, flemish and english). I say go for it, at least if you try and you are...

Just be careful where you send him. Irish cobs are a very specific type and you should really try to find a yard that works mostly with that breed or the heavier natives. I have seen a few nice heavy types spoiled by "trainers" expecting them to move and behave like warmbloods. They are...

Thanks thats a great help, I am thinking of buying a horse over here to compete and at least now I will have an idea of what level it would be at before going to see it.

I have recently moved to Belgium and have become totally confused by the dressage competition levels they use here. Can anyone explain how L, Z, M etc relates to the normal Prelim to PSG ratings used in the UK and Ireland? Thanks

Most owners if you ask them will let you have a little ride before the auction after all its in their interest! It is really up to the individual seller though and obviously you need to be dressed properly for riding inc. a hat. Don't be insulted if they say no though as some are afraid that...