Recent content by Sandgrounder

I wouldn't. you gave up in February because of financial costs in keeping a horse. These costs will only continue to rise. There are lots of nice horses on loan out there as their owners also need financial help to fund their horse. Save your money!!! :)

Get used to farriers not turning up or if you are lucky enough that they do turn up they are usually hours late. :rolleyes: Regarding the saddle the only thing I can think of is getting a really cheap synthetic one from e-bay and re-sell it if you don't keep the horse. My friend might have...

She is probably quite thin skinned and doesn't like the feel of the brush no matter how soft it is. If you think about it they can feel when a fly lands on them. Why don't you try the grooming gloves she may not react so much with them. :)

You should ask the Secretary to stop the cheque so she can issue you with another one. It may have been a mistake. Who knows. :)

I rode my friends horse which did exactly the same as yours I advised her to get the vet which she did and it turned out he had the navicular. So although he didn't look lame to the untrained eye he was obviously very sore especially in transitions and canter. He now has remedial shoeing and...

Regarding the catching why don't you 'join up' with him as soon as you can so he know you are his friend. Mind you I think if I put my horse out with all that lovely grass you have he would probably run away from me as well.LOL. He looks a really nice horse, hope he rides nicely as well. My...

Twice a week is fine. You can also school whilst hacking. My horse became a bit bored in the school and found 'excuses' to spook etc. I changed my regime and hacked more and loose schooled. I also do groundwork in the school which we both enjoy. I have learn't how to 'join up' and 'dance'...

Yes. Years ago my friend was taken to court and fined for being drunk in charge of a horse. A police officer had to rider her horse back to the yard. :p

my OH bought me a horse instead of an engagement ring 14 years ago ( I sold the horse after 8 yrs and have bought a couple of others over the years) but he blames the horse for everything that happens. He says I am being selfish as we could have lots of holidays and go on day trips if I didn't...