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Thanks for this - I actually think that Ozzy may have been very spoilt in his early years. Don't know for certain, but there are photos...

I once got bitten by the safest horse on the yard! I was leading him out to the field and he turned and bit my arm hard enough to break...

Routine. And the food isn't there Infront of them so they have nothing to defend. Food isn't left in a stable so there's nothing to rush...

not really, you can post pictures from another time or use AI

When you learn to school your horse onto his hocks rather than his forehand you will probably find he no longer needs to lean. Try...

My first thought was that it’s very horse dependent. I’ve had some horses that prefer a stronger contact and will actively seek to find...

You need to focus on the horse you are riding, not other people’s philosophical approaches. German vs French - they are the end...

I think there is something very horse-dependent about this too. Some horses have better natural balance and whilst they have to learn...

Ride the horse you get on the day. Aim for Joes method, be flexable enough to use all the tools in your box! So, imho, Joes method...

Yes I remember it was so messy. Also bran poultice and the horse would rip of the poultice and eat the bran 😅

Yorkshire boots were a mainstay in the tack room.

We stood the tins of kaolin in hot water to heat them up. Then burnt our fingers holding the tin to scoop the stuff out.

For an industry that is so cash rich, we should know this answer. If horse welfare was truly a priority in the sport, we would. Racing...

OK, showing my age here 🤣 - all of the following were part of my childhood - quartering, thatching under a string vest sweat rug...

There’s no benefit to calling the vet today IMO- the lameness will either get worse and an abscess will need draining, or it is soft...