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Hi there, Can anyone recommend a barefoot trimmer/ barefoot friendly farrier in the Maidstone / Hollingbourne area in Kent? Thanks

I have: 5" Balance International fulmer snaffle (gorgeous design - single jointed, curved mouthpiece, tiny joint. Only for sale as wrong size for current horse) Also have: 5 1/2" French link fulmer snaffle (loose ring) 5 1/2" korsteel JP curved mouth eggbutt snaffle ( single jointed)...

Had exactly the same issue with my sec d when he was younger. We used Transitions mainly...loads and loads and loads of them. Lots of spirals, figures of 8 and serpentines with mini gives on inside rein when you feel her soften. I didn't ask for stretching until the end of sessions where he was...

We have a weak backend too! Transitions deffo getting them off the forehand and transitions within the trot or canter help improve longitudinal suppleness but if you think about it if the hindlegs aren't pushing and loading as evenly as possible it is hard to get the transitions as through as...

I had a very similar problem with my horse and found changing bits made no difference because the contact issue is actually a symptom of unevenness in the hindlegs in terms of suppleness, thrust and carrying power. These were the issues I was having which I now think are all connected as they...

Are there not just different stamps of welshies depending on bloodlines as there is with other breeds? I have a taller cob, who definitely wasn't bred for height. A few people identify him as welsh immediately and have complimented him but most people don't because he doesn't have a leg at...

Agree. Regular work without stirrups may help you gradually drop your stirrups a couple of holes if you do ride too short for your position and seat to be as effective as they could be - however the goal of dressage isn't to ride with the longest stirrups possible so I think you are fine!

I found both styles rub the mane out - at least detachable necks gives you the choice to take it off.

I had this problem when I tried a crank (because it came with the bridle and I thought all the extra padding would make it a very smart and comfortable cavesson if I did it up loose). Maybe it depends on your horse's facial conformation but I ended up replacing it with a flat hunter style...

Deffo worth a try but I'd get the saddle fitted with the pad as they can alter the fit, especially if you want to use a numnah too. My saddler advised I try one as my saddle fits well, it just moves a bit at the back in trot as the horse has a lot of movement. The normal thickness gel pads were...

A mullen/ported mouthpiece can put a lot of pressure across the tongue or bars if a horse is pulling - I would assume she is opening her mouth to try and escape this. I would consider some form of snaffle in conjunction a kineton noseband which would spread the rein pressure between the bit...

I agree, my horse will drop into an beneficial outline on the lunge when I encourage him to place his inside hindleg underneath the centre of gravity and he is bent correctly on a circle. The back seems to automatically release and he will telecope his neck forward and down as the hind legs come...

Article sounds interesting - I personally work on the assumption a horse should only be asked to extend as much as they can collect - otherwise you run the risk of just running them on to the forehand which can't be good for the legs if you did it a lot! However if your horse is already playing...

I also agree with Star's interpretation. In the early days I think it is harder to judge where you are as some horses take many outings to get used to working in competition environments which can really affect their scores but have no reflection on what they are working on at home. In the...

Long bouts of no stirrups including rising trot Vaulting on, scissors, half scissors, round the world & backwards rolls off Jumping grids with your arms folded or in front of your or reading writing off a bit piece of paper Stick behind your elbows to make you keep your shoulder back If you fell...