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Yes I’m finding this is the case, I have been going to a riding school that does ‘tiny tots’ but have just recently had a bad experience there and am looking at a share for them. This is when the question of insurance popped up and when I’ve looked the lowest is 4 years. He obviously would...

Thank you, yes I think I am looking for this. I’ve always had my own horses, up until 5 years ago sadly, so have never come across this. But with a potential loan/share on the horizon the question of rider insurance has cropped up. But finding insurance that covers both 3yr and 5yr old kids has...

I’m not 100% sure, it’s just for my 3year old child to be able to ride other peoples ponies.

Where can I get suitable young/child rider insurance for my 3 year old boy? I’ve looked at pony club, animal friends, and bhs the lowest they go to is 4 yr. anyone help???

Is this Mawkins farm on the corner on castle hill road???

The hacking is pretty poor, lots of road work involved and barely any off road places. Turn out is limited. There are a few yards in close proximity, with a varying mix of small stables, limited turnout, mental yard owners, poor arenas, lack of storage etc there are some good points on some of...

2 x rubber mats 6x4 heavy duty cost £50 each new £60 Ono Also have electric fencing just like field guard, posts, tape and energiser currently in storage but will get more details if there’s interest. Collection from Helmshore or will deliver locally for a fee

I would sell your horse and buy a fell for you and your daughter to share, not that I am at all biased 😊

Sorry just read this, the turnout thing would drive me crazy, I’m changing my mind and I’d be inclined to move!!

I’ve not read all of the replies but this is my experience. The best yard I’ve been on was a former dairy farm that had diversified. Own paddocks and storage area, arena (no lights) and good hacking. Purely DIY, but another livery did paid work to pay for her horse. Farmer was great...

I’ve not set up a yard before but I can tell you what I found very useful as a DIY livery. Lots of storage - the best storage I had was in a shared barn that was partitioned off into ‘stalls’ each stable had 1 stall, they were probably 8ft x 10ft. This was where we kept feed/hay/bedding. I...

I’ve been at a yard where the yo was abusive. I’d heard stories, from her, about her physically abusing property and people too. I chose to give notice, but left before it was over all fully paid up. I didn’t want to but also didn’t want to risk any consequences. If I were you, I’d pay...

I agree that inhand is all about the horse, but a neat handler sets off the whole picture well. At riding club level I often saw handlers dressed in literally anything, from the 80’s get up to a scrappy vest and shorts with trainers and a fag hanging out of the mouth!!!

I would happily pay to share your horse, when I had mine I shared him with a friend whilst I was going through ivf, she paid £20 a week for a minimum of 3 days. I didn’t ask for a contribution to anything else.

I used a nomad shower, just filled it with warm water ( couple of kettles and topped it up with cold ) It was ideal, could even take it with me for a cool down spray as it’ll run off battery or the car. I would sell it if you’re interested, I’m pony less now ☹️