Recent content by sallyellis

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    Tobago is on FB - thanks joeanne! - numpty questions...

    I have searched and I cant find him either.....
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    calm and condition!? Calm! my A**e.....

    when I read this title I actually lmao.....A lot of horses were changed to this at my last yard and it sent 90% of them nuts it didnt effect my 2 youngsters but my ID mare couldnt handle it at all....I wouldnt use it again found Readi mash much better in comparison.
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    How many Appaloosas are there in the UK?

    I have a part bred appy but she is a solid colour and we also have a registered british spotted pony who is very striking in colour he is a grey roan with very loud leopard spots keep us informed on how you get on.
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    Who else has noticed the grass has grown

    Oh yes grass is sprouting and the kids shettie did an extremely green pooh yesterday so time to start restricting his grazing I feel sooo mean but its for his own good but yay spring hurry up please
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    Recommend me a riding instructor Bristol/SW

    sorry I forgot to put that in, the horse is in Syston/shortwood but we could travel.
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    Recommend me a riding instructor Bristol/SW

    Hi guys I have just bought a 4 year old horse for me and my daughter to share but havent had lessons in years want to make sure I am doing everything correctly whilst on board schooling etc and daughter wants lessons on him can anybody recommend me a freelance instructor in the Bristol area please?
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    Boasting about bad behaviour

    personally I cant wait to tell people how good my horses behave, but some feel that having a badly behaved horse (or making it behave badly) makes them a better rider! I took the children out on sunday for a bike ride and some girls approached us on 5 ponies most of whom just walked on by but...
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    A possible answer for those sick of fast drivers when out hacking...

    if you check e-bay you will find a tabard with exactly the same wording for £4.99 I think
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    How many bridleways do you have in your area

    I have quite a few only drawback is have to ride on mega busy roads to reach them! which when you have 4 youngsters isnt always a good thing...although my childrens shetland is pretty much 110% in traffic, my 2 year old isnt really bothered by traffic, my new boy is supposed to be 100% but we...
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    Lovatt & Rickets Dressage Saddle

    Oh no decisions, decisions, had a look on horsequest no L&R on there to compare I really want to keep it but not sure it will fit new ponio as he is smaller than my mare, dont want to sell it cheap as then will end up with something not as nice as the one I have now, I already have a black...
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    Lovatt & Rickets Dressage Saddle

    Thanks Appylass, its in great condition apart from one scratch which cannot be seen when you are sat on it...and is a medium/wide fit and one of the comfiest saddles I have ridden in. Off to look on horsequest now :)
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    horsey car boot sales

    prices vary at each one, I would start off with your highest price but encourage people to haggle thats what I would do, also you can always drop your prices towards the end.
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    Lovatt & Rickets Dressage Saddle

    Hi, I am hoping to pick your brains really, my mare is going to a new home they are wanting to buy her saddle which is a havannah 18 inch Lovatt & Ricketts Dressage saddle in quite good order only about 4 years old but I havent a clue how much to ask for it....I looked on e-bay and they were...
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    Youngster with a weak neck

    Thanks again guys, he is lovely and I do like him I think he will grow into himself as is very babylike but just being over cautious and dont want to think he will end up like a cut and shut! his neck isnt ewe just scrawny compared to his head he also needs to muscle up alround so hopefully all...
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    Youngster with a weak neck

    thank you for answers guys sadly no pictures but his neck isnt upside down just looks scrawny compared to the rest of him but he is rising 4 cob x the rest of him is in proportion but his neck isnt yet but apparently when I was riding him it didnt look as bad ( my friends opinion) I was just...
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