Recent content by ponymom

My cob (recently acquired) is a quiet steady novice ride 98% of the time! But when I try to hack past a field minutes from home with two grazing horses she spooks big time,locks up and tries to spin on the road.We would pass other horses in fields when out hacking and she doesnt blink an...

Thanks again to all who posted constructive advice! Wolfie- Yes,in my part of the world the 'garden' is the paddock and could be an acre or forty!All our neighbours have jumps in the 'garden'. Millreef-I think you misunderstood,the instructor was not present,that lesson is in an enclosed sand...

Thanks for all advice,especially to the first 4 posters who didnt label me!Just because I'm called ponymom doesnt mean I am a naive mother rushing off to buy the first pony I see! How many of those who seem so critical of me have children themselves?Or do you spend all of your time riding...

My daughter is 8 years old and a novice and the first day of the easter break she had a nasty fall from her pony resulting in surgery for a compound fracture. She is in good form just dissappointed she cant ride any time soon! I am the one who needs to be sedated!:eek: This was her first pony...