Recent content by Sammii1990x

Hello, I'm more of a lurker and observer than a poster, but I'm looking for some input on a stumbling block I have come across with my new boy, please :) Firstly... let me introduce you! Meet Bobby... Bobby is an 11 year old ex-racer (hurdler), having been retired after his last...

Hello, I was just wondering if anybody could recommend or suggest any farmers or balers near the NG16 area (Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire border - Selston, Alfreton area) that do delivery of decent quality large round bales of hay? Not lived in the area long so haven't been able to find a...

Thank you all for your replies, it's greatly appreciated! It's a solid water trough with an automatic filler, we then feed the hose pipe from the trough to fill up the buckets in the individual paddocks. The water that comes directly from the source through the hose pipe is crystal clear, as is...

Hello, I was wondering if anybody could help answer a couple of queries that I have, please? One of the paddocks is literally knee high with weeds in several places and whilst it is being rested at the moment, it is used for a 'starvation' paddock for the chubby ponies when needed. What...

Taking him to shows just to be a part of it, but not actually having to concentrate or work is good for building up his positive experiences. :)

Because I have so many commitments, I make sure that I don't allow the horse I ride to become used to a certain amount of exercise or schooling purely because I cannot guarantee that I can keep up with the routine. If I have a week off work etc so therefore have more time to ride I will make...

I am currently riding a mare that adjusts to schooling sessions very quick so I find that by mixing up my warm up not only keeps her interested but means that she won't be able to predict what i'm going to ask of her next. I like to do alot of transitions, serpentines and am looking to introduce...

I was just wondering if there was anybody in the Pinxton/Kirkby/Selston area of Notts that does a lot of hacking that I could possibly accompany to get the mare I'm riding used to being out and about! She isn't spooky, in actual fact she's remarkably brave but then will spook at her own shadow...