Recent content by Nessa4

know the feeling!

Yes but why do I find carrots/ treats in handbags and jacket pockets that have never been anywhere near the yard????!!

Don't wish to alarm you but....... I bought my lad at 15months he's by a trad stallion who is 15.2, out of a 15.1 mare. Said I wanted a 15 -15.2 cob. Was assured he would make "about 15.2". He is now 6 and is a good 16.3 and showing signs of still growing (he made 15.2 for about three weeks...

I too will be revolting if there are no more Ted and Alice updates!!

How about - FUN ALL ROUNDER - No brains brakes or steering IDEAL FOR TEENAGER - No brakes' brains or steering. Likes rock music.

Then of course there is HACKS OUT ALONE - escapologist and HACKS OUT ALONE AND IN COMPANY - escapes and releases his friends!!

Tailor's chalk?

We need pictures!!!!

I have decided that my boy Eric is part spaniel! (well he is black and white). My other horse is given to removing his headcollar in the field and then playing at not being caught - last time it happened I said, in a conversational tone "What have you done with your headcollar?" upon which...

Nigel Peasmold (?) as illustrated by Quentin Blake - do I get a prize??

One of my favourites was a friend of mine who had done quite a lot of riding at a local stables but never been involved with the tacking/untacking process. We got back from a hack and the YO asked him to "take him in and untack him". He disappeared for about half an hour and emerged triumphant...

Exactly this!!! I caused much merriment at a pub, trying to use one of those and being heard to wail that "I couldn't get my leg over"!!!! A common problem at my ag!!

2 (as in 14.2 hh- ie 2 inches) is .5 (as in half) of 4 (as in a hand). Only saying.

Perhaps they meant 14 point 5 hands - i.e. 14hands and 2 inches??

you need to dig it out with a ragfork - pulling it by hand leaves bits of root, which ALL form new plants!!!