Recent content by Puddock

I do understand the point about a hat bought online not fitting (see my earlier post), but I just wanted to add that hats could just as easily be dropped or damaged on their way to shops, or indeed in them. The delivery methods for shop stock will be very similar and we can only hope they have...

I found that out to my chagrin. I’d say they come up a bit smaller in general. With that in mind, I have a brand new (tags still attached) 56cm/ 6 and 7/8s Champion Junior X-air Revolve with MIPS needing a new home at a very reasonable price! That’s my usual size, but it’s too small for me. Only...

NT-Dry worked fabulously well for my old horse, who probably had sub-clinical cushings. I fought the problem for many years and tried all the products mentioned above, as well as iodine, hydrogen peroxide, hibiscrub and various others. Diet was carefully evaluated, horse was carefully and...

I’ve found double-lunging/long-reining on a circle to be immensely helpful. He should good voice commands installed from his driving days so make use of those and get him slowing down/steadying from your voice and then translate that to the ridden work. That trot will be spectacular, though, so...

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Sorry for derailing - but I have a pair of Old Mac G2 hoofboots in size 12 looking for a new home. I had to import them from the US and they’re basically draft-sized. I think they are still the biggest commercially available boots that you can buy. Just a thought.

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Has anyone seen a deal on Ariat Bromonts? Preferably black and the insulated version. I really need a new pair!

No thoughts on the state of the market at the moment, but it does sound like you’ve got what a LOT of people want. Would he do a dressage test?

Thanks everyone, feeling a bit more confident (well, at least about the turnout aspect) than before. Good to know we won’t be too out of place and can work on the wardrobe if things go well!

Wow, looking fabulous! White looks great on both of you. That champagne saddlecloth is quite close to what I have, although I think your gorgeous palomino probably pulls it off a lot better than my great oaf! And @blood_magik - loving the grey jacket, too. Thanks very much for the black horse...

Hello, I know it’s been done many times, but I’m hoping to get out and about dressaging sometime soon and I’m looking for some turnout inspiration. In the short-term, it will be very much local and unaffiliated Intro/Prelim and I’d like to make use of what I’ve already got. Horse is black with...

I’m in the UK. My vet prescribes Cartrophen, I buy it online and inject it myself. It’s more expensive than in the US, but a heck of a lot cheaper than buying from the vet and paying them to do it. I have an understanding vet, though.

I second the Cartrophen. If the vet thinks it's suitable, ask them to show you how to inject it yourself - that way you only pay for the script and about £60 per dose. My old guy (26 year old) is going great guns on it. He's a big, heavy horse too / the type you rarely see still in work at that...

I hate to be the one to say it, but if anything goes wrong, she is unlikely to be covered under your insurance if you are paying her. This is because people who earn money from riding should have business cover for public liability (and personal accident) to protect them when they are carrying...