Recent content by Rachmeister

Hi ChrisRitch, my vet (not yours but very local to you) prescribed an own label supplement post gastroguard and it cost a little more than yours but looks very familiar. I've now been treating a difficult sensitive ulcer prone mare for 10 months after grade 3 pyloric ulcers found on scoping last...

I am ready to upgrade my trusty Solitaire 7.5 tonne Iveco to a newer model and would like some recommendations please. Ideally from a dealer that is centrally based or East Midlands based in the UK, with a good reputation. Budget is up to around £65k includiing VAT - I might be able to go a...

Yes, several and have seen her teach all disciplines many times. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her and she likes to follow your progress too. Very good for people who need a bit more confidence.

Hi there. I don't know any private arenas to hire but you are close enough to Foxhill Farm at Eydon, Onley Grounds and even the event centre at Hanslope isn't too far away. Its obviously cheaper if you take more than one horse. We sometimes hold private dressage clinics at our place which is...

I sold my daughter's 7 year old 15.2hh Irish sport horse with decent breeding late summer for £4,750 and he would do everything you require immediately plus hunt sanely. I would look on the pony club site when you are ready to buy. Ex pony club all rounders are often a good bet if you want...

I will let you know in 3 to 4 weeks when the foal gets here. Lynne has been extremely helpful and all the foals I've seen so far by him seem to be long legged and elegant.

Try putting a wanted advert on British Dressage website. It's free and quite a lot of boots come up on it. I sold my virtually new De Niro 5.5 boots for £60 using that site!

Go and talk to your local planning department. They will explain any local policies and what you have to do. Some of them actually like helping people.

I went for the first time to see the dressage stallions and had a fantastic and informative time. As a first time breeder I loved meeting the horses in the stables and talking to stud owners and riders. Lynne and the team did a great job. Really loved Wavavoom and I've got a great video of him...

I have used Ruth recently on a difficult to fit mare with no withers. We tried a wow saddle which didn't fit but Ruth was very clear what seat (flat Y bar in this case) plus panel option would work. I sat on a lot of different seat and flap styles at Burghley then spent the next 4 months...

We have metal halide lights down one long side only of a 50m arena - I think there are 5 of them, with the last one angled over the end of the arena which does not overlap with where the lights are mounted. They are mounted on the adjacent barn ie they are "security lights", not arena lights...

Ooh, I need a 13.2 as our poor dear aged pony has just had to be pts due to Cushings. Need a really quiet one though, not at all whizzy!

Much to my surprise I have just sold our 14.2hh pony club allrounder pony very easily at the full asking price. Had lots of enquiries, filtered out a few as not looking for what we had, and the first two who viewed wanted to progress. They weren't quite right for the pony (the girls had not...

Another reccommendation for John Whinnett from me. It's very quick to get down to his yard from MK. As always with dealers keep your eyes open, ask lots of questions and don't get carried away. He has been straightforward with me.

Her "poor owner" may in fact ride her tomorrow, PaddyMonty! She is by Free Spirit (Jumbo) out of a Hanoverian x TB mare who has bred some decent dressage stock. The sire is 16.3hh so this may be one of the reasons she rides bigger. I first saw her as a foal and it was only a matter of time...