Recent content by pardalis

You bend at the hip when driving over a speed bump!

I saw a good course at a local stable. It was specifically targeted at people who had had a long break and wanted to get back into riding. I'm talking years as opposed to months. The course focused on riding and working the muscles used that hadn't been used for a long time! I think a lot of...

Small claims limit is now 10k You can submit the claim online and costs (as in a solicitor) cannot be awarded either way. So well worth doing

I have been watching these videos with great interest. As GG has said - this is all too rushed. The basic paces need to be correct before any advanced movements are attempted. Armas is beautiful with great potential. But, the walk and trot must be forward and balanced before any...

Up to 2 miles I would ride and use the hack as a warm up and warm down as long as roads were appropriate to do so according to the horse. If I had to travel, I would not travel with tack on but would boot if horse was the type. On the way home, tack off. Sweat rug on, boots on again. Get home...

As angry as I would've been, I too think it would've been a good opportunity to educate rather than chastise and make them cry. And poor kids for having a crap life

My heart is breaking for you and I feel your frustration. I hope he picks up. I can't offer any better advice than what has already been posted. Just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and I hope he recovers

Amazing. Touches the heart! I also showed my non horsey OH who said 'Wow' !

Definitely not a slow worm. They are lizards and not snakes. And much smaller. Not an adder or a grass. I would vote smooth or an escaped pet!

If winter is hard on him and he can't be made comfortable then give him the summer, cherish and love him and then pts - if the owner agrees.

I'm back from work to catch up on this thread. Foal is gorgeous. And massive! I know you've had loads of good advice - I can't help adding my own even though I'm not a big poster on here and haven't earned any kind of reputation. Ok, advice number one - make a note of the frequency the...

OMG! I'm crying like a baby myself here. Gorgeous!

Another lurker here. Who checks a number of times a day! Looking forward to seeing this foal! Come on Tessy!

Yes!

You don't have to do anything. However, the owners could sue you for breach of contract. You would be liable for any losses they have incurred. Now, a court may decide that they haven't lost anything or done anything to mitigate their losses (eg sell the horse to someone else) and you may be...