Recent content by Piaffe123

You have my heartfelt sympathy OP, it's an extremely tough call and unless they are truly on death's door already we will always wonder if we make the right choice. For what it's worth, I agree with the majority of the others who think this is a horse that has had enough. Enormous hugs to you x

I think that sadly would be too far for me to afford the petrol regularly :(

Over the moon for both him and Hello Sanctos (and his team)

With respect LilacWillow, first year and third year are very different ball games and contact hours are not the only times you should be working. I, too, had a horse through GCSEs and A Levels and managed top grades but I was constantly working in my third year of university. The days I was at...

I love bling and if you do too then go for it, the dressage world has no problems with it. So long as the entirety of your outfit doesn't sparkle I really think it's ok. A sparkly browband and a bit of sparkle on a stock pin for example won't hurt. I'm another vote on navy for ladies! I prefer...

Thank you Katherine, he sounds lovely but they're asking for a contribution to costs and I'm hoping to find someone who needs their horse exercising in return for chores/just as they need help timewise rather than financially. Masters year is very expensive as it is unfortunately! I'll have a...

If it were me then honestly I would either sell up or find a way to keep them at home. I adored my time at university (and tomorrow go back to do my Masters haha) but couldn't have done it with a horse in tow. It is 3 years of your life which will make for some totally amazing experiences and...

OK so I don't know you really so not sure if the gelding is suitable as doesn't sound like he's broken to ride but could be worth a phone call http://www.horsemart.co.uk/-shire-gelding-for-sale-/Horses/438821#VbiyTiM0xxuwe7cc.97 and then I know this is a mare but sounds sweet...

Thank you!!

Hi all! I'm about to move to Exeter to study my Masters and am wondering if there's anyone in the area who would be interested in having their horse ridden during the week, especially with the winter hours creeping around again. I'm a 22 year old experienced rider, have ridden since I was a...

PMSL!

I'd also stay put. Wood chip isn't ideal from my experience, it gets very deep in the winter and we basically couldn't use the arena from October to about March time at my old yard before the surface was changed. It's also very uncomfy when you fall off on it - I know falling off is never...

I can't stand roundings personally, the whole point of the double reins is to allow you to have different aspects of the bits at work when needed and roundings just defeat the object. Plus they do look scruffy. Riding in two reins isn't that difficult once you've got the hang of it and you're...

Probably give up the social life now in preperation and agree with GW, get used to menial meals haha. No sensible suggestions as the other posters seem to have covered it - good luck with your search!

Not a fan to be honest. I'm happy to see a working animal there that looks in good nick but I don't think that's anyway to treat the poor creature.