Recent content by olivia_deane

gees, wish everyone wouldn't jump on the "she's not capable" band wagon!! There is a difference between sounds advice, encouragement and "OH MY GOD, A DE GOGUE SHE'S CRUEL, SHE'S RUSHING THINGS, OH MY GOD SAVE THAT HORSE"... cause guys, she just wanted some ideas!!.. she's obviously pretty...

my friend doesnt use an energizer at all, she has a tractor battery hooked up to the fence via two jump leads... just dont touch it (fell flat on my bum ... ouch!) definitely stronger than tiny mains one + energizer at home!

yeah, try a little less or if hes on a mix i cut that for conditioning cubes/high fibre cubes. The very hot ones that still need to gain weight get their hard feed replaced by a cup of dried calf's milk or soya oil (the milk works better but cost about 20 a bag!!) but yes, it will be so worth it...

well... i have had many young horses now, and my rules are black and white and a little bit of discipline... if he looks confused, spell it out for him in black and white... if he looks stubborn or piggish, perhaps a little smack wouldn't go amiss!! .... alsoo, probably needs a bit more work...

been there, done that... haha. New yard, what can i say ten years of TB's... sounds like he needs a good long hack, and a bit of wearing out! All mine are fab for a few days then begin to feel too well with all the fuss love feed and new surroundings and this sweet little tb (that was secretly...

i would second LeMieux, nothing like it, but roma is good too if a bit too pricey for every day!!

definitely not! And if you do, i will have him haha! (sounds just like my type) -I have had 'screw loose' TB's since i was 12 and what can i say, as eventers, once they are on your side they will do absolutely anything for you! Can't say dressage has ever been a strong point though!! The best...