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Hello! Has anyone been on a USA ranch holiday? I’m an experienced rider (English) but have never ridden Western and am interested in going on a ranch holiday (thinking Montana/Colorado?) suitable for single/solo travellers. Has anyone done this? Any advice/recommendations? Best time to go...

Unfortunately my job has long/unpredictable hours so it's difficult to commit to anything much in the week (especially if it involves a bit of a commute as I don't have a car here either), so realistically just weekends. I think it'd have to be London for now, unless it wasn't too far. If I'm...

Fair point on not dismissing the hacking, especially as I'd rather do that than not ride at all. Which dressage centre were you looking at? Also curious about riding something different as I'm so used to my boy at home. The Riding Club London does seem the best bet so far (especially for the...

It does look good, don't know how I hadn't come across it before! I've asked about their riding costs (don't mind paying the membership if the events are vaguely affordable). If you don't mind me asking, did your friend move out of London to get her own horse? I love the sharing idea upthread...

These are some really great ideas, thank you all! Feeling much more positive about the whole thing now :)

Hi, Background: I've ridden my whole life (20+ years), lucky enough to have grown up with horses at home with daily beach rides so was spoilt by the fab hacking. Done a few BE90s, but mostly BS (up to Newcomers). Did a fair bit of hunting as a kid. Quite enjoy dressage/schooling, horse less...

Thanks for the replies. Susie T - that's in line with what I was thinking, I'm glad I wasn't too far off the mark. Really I only want to spend 4-5k, that's why I'm not looking at something older, the cost will skyrocket. Plus I enjoy bringing babies on. Realistically I might never want to go...

I haven't had to buy a horse in so long that I'm a bit out of the loop but I'm potentially looking at buying a young horse in the spring. I want a 4 year old that'll mature at about 16.1hh, with the scope to eventually jump Foxhunters (so 1.20m with a 1.30m jump off potentially). How much would...

I don't know if there is a generic name for them but I found these: http://www.shiresequestrian.co.uk/shop/product.php?productid=654&cat=572&page=2 http://www.thehorsebitshop.co.uk/product.php?xProd=607&xSec=1 Hope that helps :)

http://www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/shows/Dodson-And-Horrell-National-Amateur-Championships

Thanks guys!

I love my Anky pad for washing so well; it has been thrown into the machine countless times and has retained its shape and colour and looks almost as good as it did when I bought it a couple of years ago. Does anyone know how the Eurostar pads (particularly the "Excellent" range) compare on this...

My first thought was that farrier costs should be on top of the £100 a month otherwise they alone would eat up a large chunk of the livery costs every other month or so, surely. Admittedly, I've only ever kept my horses at home so I'm not too hot on livery prices, but you're effectively charging...

To my understanding, not all of what Shay has said is correct. You do not need to start by getting a height certificate. This will be requested if the pony is competed as a pony (i.e. in juniors) and wins over a certain amount. Ponies must be 148cm or under however there is no height...

As an associate, you won't need a parent/guardian to join even though you are 16 because you're old enough to be the registered owner of your pony. As far as BS is concerned, you're 17 because that's how old you will be on your birthday in this calendar year. You'll need to ride in Senior...