Recent content by Perfect_Pirouette

Hello, We’re thinking of potentially buying a 3.5tonne box to rent out of a self drive/ hire basis. There really isn’t that many around here and quite a few people ask for them. Has anyone done this? It doesn’t need to be massively profitable but equally don’t want to be sitting on a loss...

I guess my issue is that I'm not going to be doing that much riding, so I guess I'm just thinking, if I start paying out for this, I probably won't be making that much, if anything for riding. But I have 2 people wanting horses schooled ATM and one hacked, neither of these are long term, but I...

Hello, I'm just wondering how much all you freelance grooms pay for your insurance? I have called SEIB and they have given me a quote of £70 per month, which includes personal accident cover/ loss of earnings. Although it would be very comprehensive and I would have peace of mind, £70 a month...

It is a minefield. I haven't had my own now for nearly 3 years. In that time I have schooled A LOT of horses for different people. I was sharing a competition horse (paying £300 a month for the privilege as it was on full livery at a nice dressage yard) and during that time I had a few people...

I suggest working on his balance, strength and ability to take weight behind. So lots of transitions within the paces, walk-medium walk- walk-halt-halt- walk. Trot, medium trot, collected trot- medium trot etc. Try asking for the canter from more of a collected trot (and by this I mean...

Thank you all for your responses! Definitely given me food for thought! :)

*Sorry, incorrect title, should read those of you that ARE a freelance groom* Can I ask how much you pay/charge per hour? Is this inclusive of petrol/ mileage or is that added on? Do you pay/ charge a certain amount for the first hour and then a lower rate for every hour thereafter? Any info...

Okay, don't laugh but I am seriously considering starting up my own dog walking business. I've researched insurance, and doggy first aid, that's all fine. Can anyone tell me whether they went on a specific 'dog walking' course and if so where you did it? Also, are there standard T&Cs somewhere...

I seem to have really lost some core strength. I used to feel my seat bones and that 'pull' down my stomach every time I rode (and my results were a lot better!!) Lately, I honestly have no idea why but, overnight, I seem to have just completely 'lost' my core?! When I sit in a saddle...

Lovely to see an update and so glad you are keeping him! You will get there, just do as much or as little as you want and you will manage to keep it fun I'm sure. Merry Christmas x

Haven't read all of the replies but this- except, I'd be aiming for 65% + prelim test and 62% Novice test for DR.

Another here with no kids, but also lost my mojo. I had an ex-Paralympic (but it had competed to Medium in able bodied classes) horse on loan for the last 8 months but gave it up last week, which is ridiculous really as we were competing lots, getting pretty decent scores at BD Elem and I had...

Wow, he looks fab well done! Bet you're glad you affiliated! Last month I had 4, hour long lunge lessons in a week.....it killed me but I had killer abs at the end of it! Your post has prompted me to do a session without stirrups...might do one tonight! The new one looks lovely, looking...

How strange, was only thinking about you, as a poster the other day! I'm not in the South West but will give you a vote. Sorry to hear you've had a tough year, sounds like things are really looking up for you though. x

It’s going to be really hard for people to answer that as you can’t really see half the test lol, especially the important bits like the FWLR which is double marks. However, he’s fairly rhythmic, but definitely needs to be more in front of the leg and coming through more from...