Recent content by PettitS

Thanks everyone! She did it again on a hack (actually riding this time) and while she was def on high alert watching the sheep there was no spooking, jumping or bolting so I'm super pleased with her - and much calmer thanks to your replies lol X

Hi everyone I brought two new ponies home about six weeks ago - one 13.2 mare to ride and a companion Shetland. We are still focusing on bonding and groundwork and as part of that I take Ruby (the 13.2) on walks. Today we stopped on our walk by a field of sheep and she made a snorting...

Do you know I was seriously thinking about another Shettie! I've got electric fencing, so planning to do a track system after reading up on all the debates on strip grazing / muzzles / tracks. What a hard balance! Super cautious about either of them ending up with lami (though neither have any...

Thanks for your comments Ladies. On final countdown to their arrival. Excited much?!? Will be sure to get them to spend time apart from the off. Even if its just a few mins as you suggest x

Hi Everyone Its my first post, but I've been stalking the boards for a while and loved the advice and ideas on here :) I have been lucky enough to have horses in my life since I was small, but took time out after my boys were born. They are now 8 and 9 and I have been slowly getting back...