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    We had the same thing on precipice trails in the USA. The horses and mules walk down right on the edge. We were told that it is because...
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    This is very true. But the maths are complicated. I have ridden the same tracks for ca 25 years so know it well. And all year round. But...
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    My darling Connie hated getting her feet wet. Since there was a possibility that parts of the track were completely under water in...
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    There are threads on hat design. But to start with, I would suggest that if you fell hard enough to cause a lump on your head, you could...
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    Skib replied to the thread My mare.
    Is it her eye sight?
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    Skib replied to the thread Leaf Blowers!.
    Our tiny front garden is under a council tree in the street. The blower blows all the leaves off the soft flower bed and crazy paving...
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    Skib replied to the thread Opinionated mare out hacking.
    I have always ridden mares and all of them have been regarded as opinionated. Some riders put it down to whether or not the mare is in...
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    Skib replied to the thread Remounting whilst out hacking.
    I posted above that I bought one but found it tricky to use so never risked it
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    Skib replied to the thread Remounting whilst out hacking.
    You could have lined her up again at the same stump. It is the repetition that matters, until the horse gets the idea and gets it...
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    Skib replied to the thread Remounting whilst out hacking.
    Hasnt she shown you that it isnt necessary? You have just taught her. I am by the way a solo hacker who previousy rode with one escort...
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    Skib replied to the thread Anxiety\fear getting worse.
    If you are scared of riding may be riding is not for you. But to find out, I would go to a local RS and ask for solo lessons on a...
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    Skib replied to the thread Gilet air jackets and coats.
    I am not an eventer. I was an older beginner and fell once a year for my first 10 years of riding. I record all my falls and my bp...
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    Skib replied to the thread Gilet air jackets and coats.
    OH had one, quite a substantial coat. However, I hack on a sharing yard where one is not allowed to attach oneself or anything else to...
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    Skib replied to the thread Chris Adderson Movement Language.
    There is no programme but it can happen on a horse that one knows and rides regularly. My RI called it "thought transitiions" and her...
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    Skib replied to the thread Dog Walkers.
    We walk regularly and see a dog walker's van in the car park where we park our own car. He walks several dogs at once. I think the local...
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