Recent content by ruth83

Yes. The BHS have a program called 'Friends at the End'. Many of the welfare officers are trained in having these conversations and supporting people through this time.

I've lived in 2. Both whilst working as a groom. One was hideously poor, freezing cold and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. The other was better and plenty comfortable in all but the coldest weathers except for when we ran out of gas and the yard owner 'couldn't' source us more for a week...

Richard Seals at Seals equestrian may be able to help you

Have a frank discussion with them about it. I am a coach and feel like I spend my coaching life running 5-10 minutes late! I'm usually early for most other things I do! As has been said above it can be hard to stick to time when working with animals. As a travelling coach traffic is also a...

How long were you vegetarian for previously? I have no details on the science or how to deal with it, but I recall my cousin returning to eating meat after being veggie for some time. She did it because she was training hard and wanted to up her protein intake. She had a real struggle with it...

Ah thank you, I misunderstood that you were referring to the council separately.

With you using the term council member, can I just check, have you reported this to BHS HQ, or to the local volunteer committee?

Please do follow up if it gets to the 2 week mark and you don't hear anything. If you spoke with the welfare team then your concerns may need redirecting to the approvals department (which would be what the gentleman you spoke to was referring to, they should do it at their end). All centres...

Can I ask when you reported it?

If you have a serious concern about a BHS approved yard, have you reported it to The BHS? Recently? To HQ, not to the volunteer team. Ideally with some evidence such as photos to back things up.

The female crematorium owner mentioned by Pearlsasinger does cover a very wide area (obviously with a cost implication) and is, in my experience, superb. I think she would be a very worthwhile having a conversation with. Google Yorkshire Equine Crematorium. If she cannot help you personally, she...

Sounds good in principle. Just make sure that you have a water tight contract including The days when the riding school can use the pony and when they can't Maximum number of hours to be worked (daily or weekly) Ownership and responsibility for equipment Responsibility for vets fees - does this...

If you want to do the historical research side of things, you don't have to do much interacting at all if you don't want to. (Mainly librarians when you go to get maps!) A full access officer position would ideally need more. These are voluntary roles. There are certain skills that are...

As a coach, I would prefer you to come to me on a 1:1 basis first in this sort of situation. It makes it much easier to get to know you, fully understand what you and your horse have going on and allows us to tailor the session to you. I run novice and nervous clinics so I do often have riders...

Personally I rode in them for 10 minutes and they made my bad ankle feel incredibly sore. They weren't for me - though 10 minutes is hardly a thorough assessment. If losing your stirrups (through physical issue rather then positional issue) is a problem then perhaps look at the magnetic stirrups?