Recent content by PonyWoes

Hints and Tips, if you do not mind please. I am really looks for ways i can explain to them, and for them to understand, how to assume the correct position, and how to get the horse going correctly. Without confusing them, if possible.

teeth where last done, about 10 months ago. She is 6 now. (about 2 months ago)

a pony to have its mouth slightly open, whilst being ridden.

Mare is not overweight, is fairly lean but by no means skinny. is 7 - 8 years old, and light working, once / twice a week perhaps. When i have looked after the mare (due to owners exams) i was asked to feed mollichaff show shine (cherry) with a pasture mix, and some fast fibre, twice a day.

Not sweating, that i've seen, but from when i have helped and brought pony in, it is hot to touch.

Say unclipped, fluffy native, in a MW in 12-15 degree's sun, no shelter from tree / field shelter etc

Hello all, Recently a young girl, with non horsey parents, has been complaining that her pony, is lazy, sleepy and not her sparky self... despite adlib hay, and 2 meals a day. I heard one of the older teens point out, that her pony is a native, unclipped, and still in a medium weight rug...

Rather irrelevant, but i would recommend she shortens her stirrups. They look rather long, and her knee is being pulled away from the saddle in one of the pictures. Also, possibly showing my age, but my first thought where, Uggs, to trial a horse, especially a youngster, surely you'd want the...

Well, i think it is rather safe to say, that the daisy rein is not working. Oh Dear.

Brilliant, thank you for your answer.

How can i ensure its fitted she can relax through her neck and isnt held up; but also so she cannot eat?

Thank you all for your responses. I have brought a daisy rein, a leather shires version. Hopefully this will teach her not to keep doing it, as it's incredibly frustrating!

I dont show, i just like the saddle. I school, hack, with some canter and gallop, and jump up to 2ft3, maximum, as i'm a bit of a big girls blouse.

for £900 plus, i would hope its english leather! and yes it would be professionally fitted.

I do adore the look of the "Ramsay" ideal show saddle, would it be suitable for daily use? http://www.teamramsay.co.uk/saddle.html