Recent content by MochaFella

What kind of saddle does he wear? As well as dead sheep, perhaps something that spreads the weight further might help also. And X-rays don't show muscle problems, although you say other things have been checked too, not everything can be seen or felt on examination. These things are nearly...

I absolutely agree with this. An example of the second paragraph above was my son on his first pony. They first got together when my son was three and the pony was eight. He was a beautifully schooled little 12hh Dartmoor, but after five years on the leading rein because my son's physical...

I have to agree that the circus tricks type of 'natural horsemanship' does not turn me on. I haven't watched much of the demonstrations, but those I have seen seem to have reluctant horses performing because they must. They do not seem to enjoy themselves in the way the trainers (who perhaps...

I've only just come to this thread and haven't read every post beyond the first few pages, but here's my tuppence worth. I know I will be repeating much of what's been said already. First and most important, not everyone has the money, time or skill to acquire a perfectly schooled pony and...