Recent content by Palindrome

Yes, with 600 per month and a livery under 300 its doable. You'll be spending less than the 600 so just put the leftover money as savings and always keep a few thousands of savings just in case. I am assuming bedding and forage is included in your livery. For the costs of professionals, you...

I think it could work if the filly is calm and not dominant. I have one that has never really done rough play, she is a bit timid and sensitive and was left apart from the other foals at the breeder's. I got her at one and a half and she is now 5.

I have read that using non-medical grade honey carries a risk of botulism.

If you are not comfortable with his size, will it really change in the future? If the answer is no, I would sell him and use the money to buy a horse who can be both happy hacker and competition horse in a few years if you want to. I have just gone this way and bought a rising 6 15.2hh iberian...

yes, it's treeless with velcroed foam panels underneath. The panels have some adjustement to better fit the pony's back. It's been a good saddle for us, well made and durable.

I would film her with my mobile, show the YO, and if needed call the police. Also, block her and her friend's number.

so the YO also thinks this person is being unreasonnable. I would stop using her, you don't have to move yard, get the 16 years old or a pro in to do the work. It doesn't matter if she has a go at you, it's your money and you don't have to give it to her if you don't want to. Don't worry about...

I think you are right, French is based a lot on shoulder in (La Gueriniere) and German on impulsion and contain the impulsion to collect. When I was little, Germans used to win all the Olympics in dressage. French are generally more show jumping orientated. Found that article while googling La...

I have had one shetland/welsh cross and we now have a second one that is a retired riding school pony (she originally came from a trekking center in Wales and ended up in a riding school near Paris before being retired to us). Both would suit what you are looking for. I would say don't get too...

But there would likely be a treatment like anti-inflammatories. Inflammation does further damage to the tissue if there is an injury. Also a full lameness workup might not be needed if the vet identifies the cause as an abscess in a hoof or laminitis.

I'd keep stabled and get the vet, then follow the vet's advice. It could be as simple as an abscess, the vet will be able to tell you where is the lameness and advise on treatment if needed.

I think less expensive and possibly more efficient is the the system were the partitions slide away and you muck out directly with a tractor : They advertise 14 stables mucked out in half an hour, probably depends on how far is the muck heap.

Get some dressage schoolmasters lessons first, if you post your county I am sure people will be able to advise. It won't be the same as riding school type lessons. For buying, I'd suggest a well trained PRE, they have esay going temperaments, and stabling on a yard with/near a good dressage...

She sounds like she was in a hurry. If you'd be satisfied with an extra 15-30 minutes of chat/feedback, you could call her and have it by phone. I'd mention the shorter time but politely.

It's not security, it's customs you have to go through. Before you get out of the airport, you can go through customs to declare things that need declared. Security make sure you are not carrying anything unsafe in the airport or plane, customs make sure you are not importing stuff in the...