I bought a brand new Ifor Williams classic last year (special edition in silver grey to match my 4 x 4). It cost £3500. It tows fantastically, you dont know you've got it. Goes up steep hills no problem and doesn't snake or wiggle when on motorways etc. It's brilliant!!! I would highly...
Learn how to give your horse a massage and spend some quality time in the stable with him/her and do some bonding!!
Use the time to trim feathers, tidy up manes/tails, give them a good grooming. Put some nice conditioner in the tail and make it lovely and silky.
Clean out your grooming...
Absolutely true that it is ILLEGAL for ANYONE other than a vet or the owner of the horse to administer ANY type of medication or therapy to any horse. The only time it is legal is if the vet has either referred the horse to a qualified practitioner or if the owner has asked the vet's permission...
Favourite current Showjumper - Tim Stockdale, Geoff Billington, All the Whittakers!
Favourite 'old' Showjumpers - Graham Fletcher, Ann Moore, Caroline Bradley
Eventing: (old and new) Zara Philips, Princess Ann!!, Lucinda Green
Dressage: Dont really have a favourite.
I think what Skylady meant was that Wood Fibre arenas are actually very beneficial in that they provide cushioning. It is not 'deep' and the horse bounces off the top which is far better for tendons etc.
Another benefit is this is a totally biodegradeable product which does not leak toxins...