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I consider myself quite lucky. Either it's direct access to several rolling, hilly fields and a riverside for a simpler, smaller hack, or we can go 1km down a country road (there is some traffic and cyclists, but very polite in general), cross a highway and from that point on there's a...

Sounds lovely, what a lucky little guy he is!

I personally think this is an appropriate workload for a 2yo and you are setting him up for a good start. The only thing I'd change is getting him a herd with not only mature horses, but also youngsters his age to play with - but I realize it's not always possible and we rarely live in an ideal...

Captain - a day old, 3 years old and now - coming 7 years old.

Snickers as a 6mo foal and now - 19 years later. :)

If the footing is safe and horses can safely enter/exit the pond, then they are a lovely element of enrichment! Here's my hippo tax. 😁

I went with a Ghost saddle with my youngster and it turned out to be a great choice. Extremely adjustable as the horse grows and develops topline, comfortable for my damaged hip and the chiro always compliments the health of his back.

So sorry you're having a tough time. My oldest gelding once reared in the field in front of my eyes, lost balance and fell on his back. He needed chiro adjustments afterwards, as he had injured his back and tail was now crooked. Horses are perfectly capable to injure themselves in creative ways...

I currently do 50 minutes (public transport and carpooling combined) one way, and it's one of the closest yards I've had in several years. There even was a time when I spent 7 HOURS a day (public transport+waiting times) to get to the yard, because the care there was outstanding, but that...

A herb garden for horses is also a very nice idea, although it takes more time and effort to make. However, I've seen miniature herb gardens planted into old car tires! https://honeyvaleherbs.com/herb-garden-horses/

A mineral bar - selection of different loose minerals and sugar free licks they can freely choose from as desired A scratching post Large treat balls to play with A sand pit with elevated sides - comfortable to roll in, but sides will prevent the sand from being trampled into the surface

Once when I was at the beach with a group of friends and our horses, I asked a man to help me up my 16.3hh, bareback gelding. As he did so, I clocked the poor man in the head with my boot... Another time I was mounting said gelding, this time saddled, from the rather high mounting block in an...

I'm 38 and my horses are (soon-to-become) 19 and 6. The 19yo I've had since he was 5yo, and got the youngster when he was just 8mo. Realistically, I don't think my future holds buying another horse.... But who knows! I'm still dreaming about a liver chestnut Polish Arab. 😅

Just an as example of how random things can get - one of mine was gelded at 8mo, as he already started mounting mares. He STILL tries to do it...at 6yo. No, he's not a rig.

The company is owned by a gentleman in Italy, but each country has their own reps that have to be contacted for consultations and placing orders.