Approx 15 miles each way but the environment is worth it, fab yard owner and well kept facilities. If I'm working I only go once and twice mostly when I'm on a day off. It's mainly a motorway journey. They were 2 miles away from home but I moved for a better environment for ALL of us xx
That's a s@@t week, I'd go for breeding but I collect broken ponies!!!! I have one that's been retired for 5 years, haven't bred from her cos she's not got good conformation and is a bit high maintenance. So she is a glorified lawn mover but I adore her, the other is off work and I'm attempting...
If the horse goes well in the old one, I'd stick with that. I'm scarred about saddles though, have had a terrible experience with 'made to measure'. Take care of yourself and your horse xx
It could well be just cost changing, mine has done it each year just briefly. Then new coat has grown and no further bald patches. Hers did it all round her elbows and girth area - cue major panic first year but once I'd purchased a fur girth sleeve. Problem solved, hope this helps xx