Recent content by Rev

Some wonderful replies on here. Thank you. Re: rocket fuel. No, I haven't. He's a big lad, but he's also on the podgy side! He was fed on chaff and a balancer through the winter, he's not on anything at the moment as he's looking rather rotund. I have debated it before, but I was worried that...

Thank you for the answers. CT - yes, you are right. I've been wondering whether the reactions we are seeing lately are part of him being a 5 year old, or whether they are a result of psychological pressure being placed on him. 99% of the time he is still the plod along he has always been...

He's a kickalong. He's quite happy to plod about and copy the horse in front - I want him to lead out hacking, and have some enthusiasm. I've always had horses that want to work and are relatively forward. He's not, and I'm finding it a bit of a battle of wills. He becomes spooky and silly if...

Yes... I see your point. He is happy as anything following another horse, at any pace. He is always laid back and on the ploddy side. If we pick a fight with him/attempt to bully him into something, he deals with it up to a point. Once you pass that point he starts to work himself up, and the...

Thank you, Asha. Did you feel better for it afterwards? I love him to pieces. He's a wonderful animal, and I know that a year is not a long time to have a horse. He is the sort that you can stand next to a jump wing with the reins on his neck, and use him to stop the awkward ones from running...

Thank you, STR. Out of curiosity, was there a defining reason why? Or was it just a gut feeling?

I'm curious, and I'm wondering whether the world of H&H has any thoughts on the subject. Obviously horses change, particularly younger ones with training and effective handling. You can school them on, whizz them up, calm them down, improve brakes and responsiveness, improve ground manners...