Recent content by Sandylou

I rely on the assistance to bring and turnout in the winter because of the dark and the field being down a road. I do everything else myself. At the other yard the paddock is onsite and so I could bring in in the dark - field buddy would do morning turnout. I am worried about the two getting...

I'm in a real dilemma about whether I should leave my current yard or not as I have been offered a place at another yard and places there do not come up very often! Pros of current yard are: Manager lives on site Herd turnout Lovely fellow liveries Assistance offered in the winter Flood lit...

What a shame you're not in Leicestershire!!

Poor you and Sam :( This is what I'm worried about - will my lad be looked after and his happiness & wellbeing remain a priority or will the fact that he's such a good boy and will carry most riders make the colour of money more important?

For some reason sharers/loaners seem to be like hens teeth in my neck of the woods. I might put an advert out tho and see what happens. My horse doesn't cope well with total beginners and I would make it a condition that he's not to be used for beginners lessons. He wouldn't do anything...

Hi all, I am currently thinking about putting my superstar gelding on working livery at the riding school we're stabled at but I'm not sure of the ins & outs of this type of livery. Do I still pay livery? What would the riding school be responsible for with regards to welfare and stable...

I bought a cob GP in November last year so a newer model. I love it, the leather is good quality, it's smart and it's comfy. Also I was told by my saddler, who's a reseller for K&M, that the Thorowgood saddles are exactly the same only made from synthetic materials so could be a cheaper option...

Sorry for your loss :( RIP Smartie xx

It's good to hear others experiences. I haven't ridden this week so I'm going to go for a plod tonight and see how we get on. I'll be happy if I can just plod out once a week but if it's not going to be possible I'll just have to keep reminding myself that it's only a short break, I'm not...

Wow - 6 in 10 years, I think that makes you the actual real life super woman!

Hi everyone, I know this can be a touchy subject but I'm not asking whether people should or shouldn't ride while pregnant but rather who did, how long for and why did you stop? I'm currently 20weeks pregnant with 2nd baby and finding that I'm getting stitch in my stomach muscles and round...

Hi all 😄 I got on my horse to do some schooling on Thursday night but within minutes of walk I knew something was wrong. I could feel a pinging / clunkiness down his right side and he was unsound on his right hind. I gave him danolin that night and again the next morning and he's...

Hi everyone. Thanks for all the replies. Just so we all know why a contract isn't in place....the carer of the horse was 12 when she took the mare on and didn't even know what contracts were let alone what a contract should say . Her parents are non horsey and so were not aware of loan...

Great idea! :) (love the last bit! And she actually has a tendency to leap or bomb off rather than buck so it wouldn't be too exaggerated:) )

Ok, thanks for the info :)