Recent content by moogi

I see what you mean, do you have a rider already or are you thinking of riding him?. It would be good to try him out before you decide and ask all the relavant questions of course. Also think about the future, will you have the time to "use him" I only ask as I too have a fab pony but have to...

don't mean to be flippent, but at least you know he can jump ha ha, mine jumped over a 5 bar gate as a yearling, I saw it happen which was horrifying, being bullied by another horse after no injuries found I was quite chuffed, having said that it wasn't into a road!!! looks like you may need...

There must be plenty of tips about gaining confidence, it has to begin with you, if YOUR scared the horse will think, cricky if owner sacred it must be something awful! So start handling him in ways you feel happy and relaxed, ie brushing picking up feet, do not rush it and act like its the most...

When I got my puppy JR she would sit in my puffer jacket pocket when she got tired and still likes the odd carry even now, a friend of mine has chihauhau's and carries the around in ferret bags if she in town or public transport, if you look at global ebay there may some you like, there not all...

This has happened to me after my chap had a break ie not riding, I had to decide to nip it in the bud, its can be a long haul..............and the field was over 2 acres on the side of a hill!! but I got a lunge whip and followed him round the field keeping him moving on both reins, a bit like...

Cricky that sounds awful, all I can think of is you say they were OK over the winter, would the summer grass make a difference to his temprerament, Mine have got a bit stroppy since the spring but know the limits, maybe a horse behaviourist can help. Its good he respects you but still a worry...

The air of heaven is that which blows between a horses ears Arabian Proverb There is no secret so close as that between a rider and his horse Robert Smith Surtees I love reading all these, thanks fellow horse lovers

Hi GMR, I commiserate, I tried a muzzle on my chap, did everything right ie introduced it gradually fed him and dunked his muzzle in a bucket of water but still he stood in the field thinking he couldn't eat or drink, he is in a starvation paddock with minimal grass and thought it would be nice...

Hi Molly, I bought the simple systems lucie stalks to top up neds winter feed, they didn't like it as it smelt of sprouts especially when dampened, having said that, both of mine are in a starvation paddock at the mo and I started mixing it with moli chop light and they loved it, I'm thinking...

Sorry to hear your having problems, I would definitly ask your instructor so she can see whats happening from the ground. I had a breakthrough one day when I was having very bad PMT!! and couldn't be doing with any messing so got on board with a very positive attutude and nipped any nonsence in...

I agree he looks a lovely pony, I took over my daughters pony 14hh when she outgrew him and did every thing on him, bloodhounding, team chasing, hunting and XC but he had a v good shoulder, I am 5' 6" and 9 stone but have shortish legs so was able to balance myself, I now have a NF pony 13.5hh...

Wow thanks for that, what a beautiful horse, not sure about the feathers though, I tried to grow my horses mane as he is short coupled and it suits him but it doesn't get that long! fairly high maintenance but I'm sure he's not short of a groom or two. I love Friesians, they always look smart

Ah.........the loading problem, had my chap Tigger from 5months who was a paragon of virtue till he had to be stabled at 3 with a foot infection then the games began, I had tried all of the above and some I can't mention, I got a man who works with horses, retraining etc who got him loaded in...

well done, I showed my youngster who looked like a barrel just for the education but he was very good, all in all a bit of a laugh as he went on to hunt and is now wonderful because of all the outings I'm sure, he looks lovely