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Continuing from other threads regarding blatant horse abuse by high level riders. What can be done to stop this? Is there anything that we can do to encourage the FEI to take harsher action? Do we need to look at entry requirements for higher level competitors?

Aged always used to be over 7 years old. It referred to the fact that the horses education was complete and they were suitable for work. So probably 9 these days.

local university riding club is where I would look. Lots of people who have had to leave their horse at home. Give me a message when you feel up to it please.

Sometimes we all have a little glass of wine and sometimes a cry too! Dont be so hard on yourself! You're doing great :)

Hi Jasmine, First, we need pics of your new horse!! How are you at rising trot? Can you rise to the trot comfortably or is it still a bit wobbly at times? What do you understand a 5 year old who is backed and ridden away is? For me it would be a horse that is used to tack, tacking up, a...

If you are concerned that iti s the bridle not the bit then remove the bit and puy the bridle on for a few days in a row with no bit - if he's better then it's likley the bit, if he's not the put the bit in his mouth with no bridle and see how he behaves? if he's better its the bridle.

If it is for abcesses, then I just use a nappy. Buy the size that will fit your horses foot. place foot into the absorbant part of nappy, do up sticky tabs and duct tape over.

Hi, welcome to the forums. Firstly, your physio should not be diagnosing your horse. That is your vets job. The physio can reccomend having the vet out. Secondly, retired horses cost just as much, if not more, than ridden horses to keep. If you cannot afford two horses then you cannot afford...

Oh Birker I'm so sad to read this. I know there are no words to comfort you. Sending gentle hugs. Maybe in the future you will be comforted a little in knowing how much love and effort you gave Lari so that he could live his best life with you.

Oh Ozzy! Just because you are named after a wild rock star, doesn't mean you have to behave like one!! In all fairness, if he was backed at 6, then ridden away and then either had kids ride him or was turned away then you are actually dealing with a 4/5year old. Really regular routine in...

I'm so sorry but that vet wouldn't be attending my horses. If you had been able to feed a fibre based forage such as hay or haylage when the horse was cold then that also helps to warm them, as does rubbing down with towels and then rugging / thatching. I would not leave any horse without...

Hungry cobs are not the best cobs! Looking forwards to seeing his legs clipped

I have made monumental mistakes in my life. But I have never whipped a horse. I am assuming from your forgiving nature that you would apply the same forgiveness to child abusers?

I don't want to give her a chance. She had all the chances. She was not some young girl trying to break into top level equestrian sport on a shoestring. She is a wealthy and supposedly knowledgeable horse woman at the top of her sport. There is no excuse for her behaviour. Prisoners do get a...

Jasmine, I think you would have been able to cope with Ozzy.... with the right support. I also think you should remember that you bought from a dodgy dealer and managed to pick a good horse!