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Ru did his first show on Sunday! He was absolutely foot perfect from start to finish, yet to find anything that bothers him! He took the...

Hi, I really do appreciate your honesty as it is useful in progressing along this journey. I am not a complete novice and have ridden...

Hi, Sorry I don’t elaborate on introduction. We were in/out the stable, putting headcollar on/off, leading her around the yard...

Mine will happily hack with others but is very reluctant alone. He was fine when he was new to the yard, but now he knows that his...

I'm sorry - 2 to colic is heartbreaking. I took a break when life meant owning was too much of a challenge. I had loads to ride (more...

You are totally allowed to feel bad about losing your lovely horses to colic, and they were very lucky to have you. Please be kind to...

I've had the best & worst luck when it comes to horses. First of my own was physically capable of low level eventing but she was a...

Realistic horse noises: Farting loudly as you lead them out of the stable. Kicking the door as you prepare breakfast (“oi, shuttup”)...

Well Atlas moved! I’m trying not to freak about the grass when he is already pretty chubby. Muzzle incoming but feel he needs to be...

When, in my youth, I was around people that bred Shires, the 2yos would be harnessed up and spend time walking next to the experienced...

If she is food motivated, just walk her in hand or ridden say a further 50 metres out of her comfort place and then let her graze, if...

My cob isn’t that good out on her own (much better than my previous horse, but definitely not 100%). So everything involves lots of...

It could be for many reasons, but lack of confidence is an obvious one. So some thoughts, do you have a small area near to home, you can...

Ive also know more than a few geldings cut as weanlings who will do this, so its probably not related.

Proposed solution to improve horse sport: All competitive dressage takes place on Thoroughbreds. All racing takes place on warmbloods.