I smashed my hip up 5 years ago and had to have major surgery. I have since had resurfacing done and have subsequently made it back to intermediate eventing. Sadly there was a catch and that horse was then a bit wide for me and I have had to sell her. However I have some narrower horses I am...
I broke mine about 10-12 years ago now and was about 12 weeks before I was riding again. It is pretty trouble free now although probably a good 20% less mobile and I ride with odd stirrup length however it doesn't effect my riding much. Agree physio is key even if you end up paying privately.
Depends on the price, higher price always Horsequest lower price I would look at more local site or at least sites that can be searched by location easily.
I have used on about 6 different horses with no side effects. There was talk that some horses had a reaction to the leg gel but they changed the formula for this.
It depends what suits your horse. I thing Gatcombe is one of the nicest but Wilton and Aston are worth some consideration although Aston's courses can vary from softer to more difficult. I have quite a few of them on my website with course pictures www.shoestringeventing.co.uk
It should be a totally two way process. When choosing a sponsor it is about products / value of support but also for example it can often be about knowledge. So if you are providing a type of product how it can help certain situations and improve performance and then allow the rider to feedback...
BE100 pics are here if anyone wants a look. If anyone has any of the other courses let me know. http://www.shoestringeventing.co.uk/coursepictures.html
Looking for help with course pictures if anyone can help post here if you are on FB, reply here if not just easier to co-ordinate on FB! https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10152389433642320&id=195149382319&stream_ref=10
Sorry didn't see this earlier. If you do get a chance for any courses let me know. There is someone else that can help so let me know what if anything you can do.
Good luck everyone. If anyone gets a chance to hep with course pictures it would be appreciated. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10152370920977320&id=195149382319&stream_ref=10