Recent content by showjumper1

We have quite a few like this on our yard - not really surprising I guess as there are lots of rich bankers and diplomats in Switzerland. It does not worry me in the slightest. anyway, I never meet them as they ride in the daytime and I ride in the evening after work, when the kids are in bed...

Here in Switzerland it is the fashion and the norm. There is not even a price for anything less than a hunter clip at my yard. Most people here take the lot off, including head and legs, even happy hackers. I don't as I really prefer to keep some warmth and protection on the legs. I think...

I don't think I need this in Switzerland. My application states that I am a British citizen and details of my work permit. I have never been asked for anything. I do have a Swiss competition license so maybe that makes a difference. I also was never asked for one for SJAI when I lived in...

Sorry to OP but can I hijack the post a little. I will also compete my first ODE next year. It is intro level which is the lowest we have over here. I really don't care where I finish so don't care about my dressage score. I am truly doing it for the pleasure and the experience. Would you...

We have to take an exam to compete affiliated so in these classes the warm up is usually quite civilised. Unfortunately, they start at 1 metre and I am not brave enough (or patient enough) to take my youngster straight out at that height so I have been doing some training classes at 60, 80 and...

Personally I can't see anything wrong with showing horses the fences. I do it all the time. I think it is especially useful for youngsters and can make the difference between a clear and elimination. When I was in Ireland you could 'walk' the whole course on horseback for 90cm and 1 metre...

Are you sure it is a different venue that he does not like? Maybe you are just jumping him too much. 3 times in one week seems a lot. He was perhaps either fed up or too stiff from jumping on the Wednesday.

I am really getting fed up with people posting for advice then ignoring it. Most people have said she needs to get out. Most people have said she needs a companion. You are chosing not to do this. Fine, it is your horse, your choice and what you are doing is not actually cruel, although a bit...

If you are prepared to take a gamble you could go over to the sales in Ireland and buy something yourself. You could get a great few days away and a potentially cheaper horse. There is a risk that the horse might not be suitable but from what I read on here that same risk exists with many...

2008 Lows Having to have my lovely Socks' put to sleep after 10 great years together Highs Buying my 5 year old mare at Goresbridge Curing her of phobia of putting on bridle Curing her (almost) of mounting problems Turning her into a confident hacker (had some help here) Starting...

I think she looks good - she has a nice jump on her and learnt from her mistake. Is she backed yet?

I am sitting 5km away from CERN at the moment - so far I have not been swallowed up but I'll keep you posted!!!

Bobby is very cute

Thanks everyone for all your help. It went really well. I had a near disaster on setting off. I had loaded Molly and was getting ready to go when my friend noticed a wasp nest in the top of the trailer. I had thoroughly checked the floor, the tyres, the lights but not the roof. We unloaded...

.....And it specifically says it contains Capsaicin which is on the banned list. Why would you use a product that states that it contains a banned substance? I would not expect the rider to know the list of banned substances but team vets should do and all products should be checked by them to...