Recent content by pattinghamponies

Thanks, looking at the questions there, these would be my answers:- - 1 - What licence they hold - B or BE B+E 2 - Unladen/empty weight of the towing vehicle 1455 (kerb weight), 2075 (total weight - to incl driver & kit) 3 - GVW of the towing vehicle Like you, not sure what this means...

Sorry if I mis-led. I really DON'T intend to take two, but you never know when you might have to - i.e. in an emergency. I do agree that you shouldn't be taking risks. The real option of the extra space is to have room for the bike (a bit lighter than a second horse, honest!), and because I...

Hi, I'm getting my first tow car soon. One of the smaller 4x4s (Skoda Yeti), as the big gas guzzlers just don't make economic sense as a company car. I only want to tow one horse, but will probably get a double trailer - partly I don't like the look of singles, and partly for the option of...

Thanks - I'll give it a go! My instructor (riding that is, not Pilates) is always talking about using core muscles - so hopefully it will help results in the saddle as well as my back. It's being run by a lady in our Riding Club, so aimed at riders :-)

I've had lower back pain on and off for the past 20 years or so. I've tried all sorts from GP, physio, osteo, applications, back support, bone scan etc etc. Some success with the osteopath but I now find that's now working. Anyone tried Pilates? Apparently it's good for horse riders, but I'm...