Recent content by Ridergal

Sounds like a plan. He is funny, because even when I am working him around the school, if a pass or go near a jump his ears prick up. My trainer thinks it's down to not doing it frequently enough. His attitude changes as soon as he sees the fences, he is very jolly in his trot, but just gets...

I have 21 year old gelding (low mileage) he jumps brilliantly, and clearly loves it. However, because of age and mild arthritis (though he is completely sound at the moment). I limit his jumping to arena only and only occasionally. But I have noticed that over the last year he gets very strong...

Oh, another thing I forgot yes I too buy Speedibeet !

I watched this last night truly upsetting, mostly because we all know that you are praying for the Vet to get there quickly to do the right thing. I was really impressed by the Policeman who was on camera - you could see that he was sympathetic - equally when he spoke to the guy who was going...

Hi I live near Ashford and whilst I realise that the costs go up for feed etc. Sometimes it seems crazy. Example: I have an oldie on Ready Grass (Old chompers cannot cope with hay !). I nearly fainted when I went to my local tack/feed supplier and they wanted nearly £28 for two bags. Its...

I agree with everything you say - so perhaps it wouldn't work in theory. As some vets may pass something/some may not. Often it appears more an exercise in protecting reputations - than looking at individual cases. I have had close friends buy something that failed a flexion test - to then...

How many of you have been to check and horse that may have been on sale/advertised for a while. To find out it had been vetted by prospective buyers on numerous occasions. Obviously it is the buyers choice (and in my opinion essential) that every prospective purchase is vetted thoroughly. But...

I bought my Keep a Level from ebay - about £300 - but it has proved to be a lifesave. I pull it behind a quad - again bought second hand. Worthwhile investments. I have a little tipping trailer that I pull behind the quad for poo picking the fields. Perhaps if you have some friends in the...

All brillant suggestions, feel some hardwork coming on.

That sounds like a good plan. Just need to get a good day and get the Karcher out. Be OK for the rugs that are just dirty but don't need repairs. I has about 4 done last year and it was an arm + a leg !

Hi It's approach that time when I have to go through my rugs and work out what needs to be done to all of them. Anyone recommending a good company to do cleaning, proofing and repairs - without bursting the bank account. Always a dilemma to clean and repair/Or buy a good second hand rug...