Recent content by Monsie

I am absolutely shocked and disgusted by the racism in this thread. I think it is showing huge ignorance from those who are making such comments on our Irish horses and producers without obviously having any real proof to back up such slanderous statements. As others here I have both lived and...

Very plain, not enough feather to be trad. and not quality for cob classes, so temperament is whats left and if it's very safe and reliable then what's it's value?

hear hear foxtrot2!

Another Donada supporter! I do not believe he has done anything wrong in any way, if it were me; I would have done excatly the same! It brought tears to my eyes to see the emotion that was running through this man and when he threw his arms around his horse, I thought it was absolutely...

[ QUOTE ] The definitive answer should come from the riders, not the public. [/ QUOTE ] I agree completely! Also bearing in mind many of the dogs there are belonging to the riders and those who are with them. Any time I have ever competed away, I have taken my dog with me and will...

May I just query as to why we were not permitted to put a petition onto the 'Operation Esther' website? Rachmeister had drawn up an excellent letter also, we were told that the move would have been too political. Perhaps it would have had an effect before this happened and maybe some chance of...

I agree that the war can drastically mess a persons mind up, but this is such a cruel and needless act that I can in no way see any way to understand it. It is truely horrific

I'm deligted for you VB. What a brave young lad. lots of feel good hugs xxx

I agree Toby_Zaphod re stroller. And hugely on phar lap...I watched the film about him hundreds of times and one thing I have begged for is a portrait,I think he is one of the most incredible ever lived with his strength and determination and such a sad ending to his life. He was the 'ugly...

Mine is Milton! I adored him! I always felt he had such incredible heart towards what he did and loved it! 'simpley the best' lalalala! {doing tina turner a la catawaling version at the pc!}

think that they have made the right descision with Arko though. I heard he was lame not long ago and TBH I'm not sure I would take any of my horses out to that immense heat

I used a grackle on one of my ponies when I was a kid and found it excellant. He was extremely headstrong and tough to hold, but the grackle made a world of difference. I used grackles over the years when producing also and have always found they helped, only one horse I had objected, but he...

I borrowed a side saddle from a friend who is involved in stunt riding (one of the devils horseman) They have a bunch of saddles, so I will ask him about it and see if I can help. Its wonderful that your going for that! I had my mind set on it, but hadn't trialled the idea as saddle didnt arrive...

I admit t all three baddies! I have smoked while hacking, been on phone while hacking and ridden one handed alot! but where we live is so quiet cars a rare enough and if I think there is an issue I will put down phone/ciggy! On a young horse I will smoke or ride one handed, but I don't use the...

Its fab news isn't it! I read it on horsesport.ie today