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This post recieved over 20 000 views in its day and I have been asked to give an update, if I could stand it due to the many snipes I recieved at the time, however the more constructive comments out weighed the others so here I go. I did take on board the majority of comments and gave him a...

I wonder if you are who I think you are, glad to see you back was positively boooring without you. Ding dong the witch has gone????????

Hi, well if you look at my posts you will see the trouble I have had with idiots and know it alls. All you have to do is put them on your ignore lists if they keep doing it and you never have to read their silly remarks again. If some one is abusive report them and get them removed, they will...

Hi. I own one and its fantastic. I use Stubben cleaning products and it comes up really well. The size is full however i think these are quite big as the horse I bought it for who is usually full found it too big so I use it on my 18hh Dressage horse. I would definately buy another.

I worked for a very large equine rescue centre for many years. An advantage of getting one from these places is that they will have been worked and ridden if appropriate so you do know what you are getting. However many do not get homed as they are too dangerous or have medical problems so...

My big dressage horses have winter off for various reasons including I dont do cold weather lol. I do not remove shoes as it does not suit either of them, i have tried it unsuccessfully. I find a basic fittening regime starting in late spring soon gets them ready again as they are alrady...

Forgot to mention I did 1.2 in same year 3 the next year as I was part time then, 4 following year as I was phaffing about. It depends on previous training and time you can put into it. Im lucky in that Im an academic and hold a Masters Degree so studying is easy for me, the riding is more...

Ive done 1,2,3 and 4 stable management, I have the AI. BHS 1 is basic and any good book will give you enough for the theory with some practical tuition. The riding is basic just sit still and dont fidgit around. BHS 2 more in depth feeding VIP must know your straights. Saddling up must...

I have 4 of them: Isabell Werth Dressage saddle - Comfy deep seat very good Bates Innova (Extended blocs) Excellent for big striding animals, mine is used on my huge 18hh Dressage horse - disadvantages: if you have larger thighs you can feel a bit constricted. I had to lose weight to fit...

Hello, this post is nothing to do with previous horse it is a general enquiry as I have a 2 year old as well and was wondering what peoples views were on the matter. The previous horse is already backed now at 4 rightly or wrongly but it is now done. Luckily he has settled down now and I...

Extremely interesting and informative. I waited until my other one was 4 until properly backed but was critised for this at the time as it was felt he should start at 3 but i held on any way and im glad i did. I will wait until this one is 4 as well. He does most of the things on the list...

Where in this thread have i ever said that modern methods are rubbish and when have I ever said that people keeping horses out 24/7 are neglectful? You have misread the start of the thread.

Is there any advantages of backing a warmblood at 3 as long as he is physically and mentally mature enough to deal with it? Would you always turn away if backed as a 3 year old?

Thank you for all the reples, all very interesting points of view. Is it possible now to use this forum in the way it is intended as there are some very experienced people on here with some very helpful advice on subjects that would be of great interest to me. Im not interested in the game...

Just out of interest are people under the impression that horse owners 30 years ago didnt work or didnt have busy scedules??? Ask your mum or dad if it was easier 30 years ago. We did have jobs and had to do things with out the aid of technology that you have today. I do not understand...