Debating the height of this one, 4 in May. I say 16.1 everyone but me says 16.3. Ideally would love a 15.2, guess either way that isn't happening. 😁 He is 659kgs and an ID......X
The 3 year old is now rising 4, last year he did 8 weeks of long lining followed by 8 weeks of hacking (only 2 days a week) So far this year he has had 8 weeks of chilling out.
Saddle has been checked so now time to pick him back up. He is 16.1 and 3/4 Irish Draught so I think he has a bit of...
Nothing much has changed as he is just 3 years 8 months old. So a 20 minute hack, one long reining and one in hand session a week for the big Irish one, weather dependant.
He has been pretty amazing, bold and curious. Such a jolly, happy bouncy boy, with the occasional baby tantrum. 😂 I...
Another who for the first time pushed the button, it felt good. What an awful person to say such vile remark. So glad to hear a positive update, I hope it continues.
I'm a similar weight 9st4 with a similar horse, 16.1 ISH so slightly chunkier, also rising 4. I worked out that I am 12% including tack and for a young horse I am happy to be, and to keep, within 15% for backing him. We had our first 20 minute hack last weekend, you will be more than fine. Good...
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The longer version of the suggestion by Kaiserchief, this should come down to your boots.
Just taking thing slowly really with the young Irish chap. A couple of very short hacks, 15 minutes, mixed in with a little long reining and in hand work a week. I think he is the sweetest boy but very childish, even for a 3 year old, and prone to temper tantrums as he wants to do more. I do...
I've had a good service from Equitrans, I rang them for more information when he was on his way and he was happy to chat. Horse arrived in perfect condition and they even had a sense of humour at 4 in the morning.
And just like that I'm on board! Such a good keen bean, he has a sensible head on him when he has to. At all other time he is very much the 3 year old........
I recently purchased a Bucas big neck rug for my chunky ID mare, I was really impressed with the quality and fit on her. It gives a lot of room around the shoulders and neck. The only downside I could find was there isn't much choice in the weight of them, I got the 50g.