A bit off topic but I wonder if some of them could be interested in doing in hand games with the horses. It could be open to people whether they are over the weight limit or not. It's called "equifeel" in France and they even run competitions. It's a bit of a cross between unmounted pony games...
I would argue that the most novice person is the one who thinks that horses never bite, kick, rear or buck.
But good for you if you have perfect horses, in the real world young horses will try/test or just react to something and that's why I have warned OP.
I was on a yard with a pro rider who...
I would go for the British Riding Pony, particularly if your daughter is unlikely to outgrow him quickly and you can possibly ride him too. I think a BRP would be easier to sell if you decide it's not the right horse after backing. I would also think he has a good chance to make a good jumper.
I...
Similar to what Dabdab said that you need a firmer contact on the outside rein.
Also, improve the walk and trot with exercises and lateral work, it will help him get stronger and in turn improve the canter.
My mare used to be on a lovely little DIY yard near Hillingdon/Hayes, the YM was lovely and someone offered ad hock services.
If you can, I would move closer to the greenbelt, there are more yards.
My son never slept in the car (he just cried his head off) or in his cot. I was desperate for sleep so when he slept I crept around and tried to rest.
I didn't get much riding in the first year. I could only ride at the week-end when my husband was at home.
When baby number 2 was born, number...
You might need a bit of time to recover physically even if no C-section.
A sling is great to carry baby in the first few months, it gets them to sleep being carried, but you have to be careful handling horses with baby in a sling so a place to put them down safely like a pram or pushchair is...
Did you back her yourself?
She has been taught that you do what is asked and then pressure is released. The fact that she isn't reluctant or unhappy to do it doesn't mean that she does it of her own free will. If you offer to a horse at the backing stage not to have a bit in their mouth, they...
Horses aren't people.
You think they enjoy it, I don't think they do, I think they tolerate it, they get used to it. No horse that's unbacked and out in a field with other horses and food will come over to have a rider put on its back.
Cows don't want to be eaten and my dog would rather be out...
Horses are working animals, as long as they are well muscled/prepared for the work and that the rider isn't too heavy, I can't see a problem.
Sport isn't easy, it's hard work.
The problem with dressage is people wiping the horses, drawing blood in the mouth or sides or holding their head in so...
I have mud control mats but they are currently under several inches of water.
What happened is that the mud went through the holes in the mats, as I poo picked I also removed the surface mud to make it a nice surface for the horses, the mats are now sitting lower than the surrounding ground and...