Recent content by Pudding01

Hi, My trainer rides my horse for me once/twice a week and is riding her for a week or two soon. Something I've never thought about is is there any insurance I can put in place if, for example, (and heaven forbid!) my trainer was injured while riding my horse? I know she has her own...

A quick question - I'm in a panic! My horse has had a few niggles with her back recently which my physio didn't think we're caused by the saddle and she is now riding really well. I hope physio signs her off , so to speak , this week. Had saddler out tonight - saddle needs some alterations...

Hi, for those of you talking about a wonky tree, what was it like? I have a Barnsby (about 2.5 years old) and I think it makes me sit right - but that could be me! Thanks

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could offer any advice or put my mind at rest? I have had my lovely lovely new horse for two months and all was great until I schooled her on saturday and she was shaking her head side to side, as if there was something in her right ear - particularly doing...

Thank you both. I definitely plan to go and watch her being ridden - as you say, it can really help to see someone else on board.

Thanks TarrSteps! She's going away - she is a super type and on saturday my instructor/trainer/YP described her as 'smashing' - before this, bar a bit of naughtiness, there hadn't been any suggestion of preferring a jumping home, or her not being right for me. Thats upset me too, adding to...

TarrSteps - it's my confidence in my horse that has gone, but I can see where you are going... My chosen rider is chosen due to their ability in bringing on young horses and their way with them - ironically, at a show (where my mare was a star), we were warming up together, and I said to a...

Hi again and thanks for all your support - it's been really encouraging. I desperately want it to work out and hopefully my horse will be going off to be ridden by an excellent rider for a few weeks who will get her jumping and I can go and ride her there and get some lessons with her. I...

Thanks everyone for your replies and support! It's been really helpful. After getting over the shock of it, I do want to keep her - she is a super type, but I know that a), I have to do right by her, b), when I have a wobble, it won't help and c) she can be a minx. Ironically, having sat...

Hi, I'd really value your opinions on the above. Background: I told I'm a more than competent rider but I'm not the bravest! Go a 4 yo in April due to other horses retirement. In so many ways she is exactly what I want and is v gd when out hacking or at a party. She is kept on a great...

Hi TarrSteps, I agree re travers/renvers! On a horse that brings its quarters in, in canter, I would never ride travers in canter on that rein, though that could be my dodgy riding!

My older horse was an expert at this! In brief, and echoing the good advice above, lots of canter squares; counter flexion; counter canter - once strong enough, lots of, only going back onto true canter when you have him through and straight - then back into counter etc; canter...

Hi, Thanks for both replies - I should have been more specific. There are a few 'issues' to sort but I also want to improve general all round obedience. Issues first, then obedience (not that you can really separate them) and then ultimately something like agility would be fun. Dog in...

Hi, Can anyone recommend any good reputable dog trainers or training clubs in Northern Ireland? I've done a google search and have seen various ads etc but would rather have word of mouth recommendations. Thanks!

Yes! Libby Williams is superb!!! I don't have a contact number any more as not in the area now, but she is in Holmes Chapel, based at Stephen Clarke's yard - Cotton Equestrian.