Recent content by serpentine

I'm looking to trace my mare that I sold 4 years ago. She's a Cleveland Bay X. Freezemarked T72 You know you have that "one" horse - well, she was it and I'd just like to know she's well - not to interfere or to become involved - just to know what's become of her. Any news - good or bad would...

"I've just borrowed your (fill in the blank)" Yeah - cos you know its now going to be filthy/full/broken/misplaced or ever replaced. I'd appreciate it if people realised that owning a horse also means owning the accoutrements - therefore have your own...

Yep, payment first, sign the paperwork, THEN hand horse over. Also, as you're selling with out wardrobe etc - don't be talked in to selling stuff you don't want to, or lending stuff for travelling. Hope you have better luck with your next horse - and very well done for being pragmatic and...

BTW, just looked at your photos - Brilliant! Well done, you both look great!!

As an older rider (and a bit of a chubster) - and who had only done one XC before, I went in for a class at Brightling. I was petrified, and if I didn't have a horse under me, my knees would've been a-knocking! In the warm up area, one of the event organisers asked who out of me and this woman...

I agree. Heartbreaking decision, but a huge part of being a responsible owner.

Oh bless you, I do sympathise. My old mare was a dream to hack out, then one day.... BAM, the napping started - like you at a particular spot for no reason. I cried, I got tough, I shouted, I threatened, I gave treats, I got kinder, I got cross, but I didn't get anywhere very quick! It was my...

Ha! Ok, will get some photos on - will figure it out this weekend. On a weather note: I apologise - I think its because I moaned so much about the flies last week! :-/

How about pulling whole mane - not too short - then keeping some hair back to "bulk" up any plaits you have on the problem area (like hair extensions)

Hi all Been looking round for a while, but thought I'd better introduce myself properly. 55yo woman. 4 ponies/field ornaments - all retired, but well loved. Looking for new horse for another 10/15 years of happy hacking with. Lives in East Sussex. Hope you're all well, and if you're in the...

To patent an idea, you have a huge process to go through which can be very expensive and timely. If its a horse based idea - why don't you approach a company ie Shires etc, and explain you have an idea, and would like to discuss it - they may be open to the idea, and buy your idea from you?

"A Horse unsought is always better than one sought" - to badly plagiarise Shakespeare, but its true. Don't look, they will find you. x