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So sorry for your loss 😟

I backed my then 4yo very carefully and lightly after lots of groundwork and preparation, but just at a walk and a bit of trot in straight lines. I ponied him off my eldest on hacks and we did some long-reining as well. As a 5yo, he got lightly hacked, some schooling and a couple of small...

The Ghost brand make lovely vegan saddles. :)

There were times I had people tell me that my eldest is too lazy/laid back. Ignoring the fact that much of his "laziness" comes from training and mutual trust, sure, don't be shy to mock, while I can have fun doing groundwork, driving, doing farm chores, popping a course, hacking solo, even...

Woah Black Betty Bam-Ba-Lam :D

The test aside, I simply cannot resist pointing out that there is a huge difference between being antisocial and asocial. Many claim they are the first, while, in reality, they're the latter! Quoting a definition found via Google, asocial suggests indifference to or separation from society...

I also bought my youngster when he was just 6mo and then arranged him to stay with his original herd, which included another youngster of his age, his mother and several other horses of varying ages. The herd lived outside 24/7, with shelters freely available and a farrier (the breeder) on site...

No advice, but oh my gods, what a horrific experience! That stallion needs to be put down, this kind of behaviour unprovoked is completely abnormal! Bonus cookies for the brave little mare! Hope both her and her owner recover fast - physically AND emotionally!

Not long until you'll need signs like these from Florida...

If I had to, I'd say that both of my horses are "not suitable for novices", but for different reasons. Please also note that English is not my first language, so up to now, for me, a novice meant "beginner", but I guess it actually stands for a certain, defined level of riding skills? Mt...

Beyond adorable! 😍

It is actually safer to be right next to a horses' behind than to stand within the kicking range to avoid being kicked. A thicker bit doesn't mean that it's kinder if the horses' mouth anatomy prevents it to be worn comfortably. Beware of the Shetlands.

Snickers has a perfectly square star as his only marking.

When I had to get a vet out to do scans on a mares' injured leg, the only vet available with the machine was infamous for always cancelling visits at the very last moment. Of course, he cancelled on me too - twice. He was always apologetic and it was always due to an emergency. We schedule for...

Snowfall or Snowfoot Wintermorn Cinnabon Goldy McGoldface :D Curry Turmeric Paleo Jason or Argonaut (Argo for short) - from the Greek legend about the golden fleece.