Recent content by smellydogjack

For those asking if I'm a troll I am not. I haven't replied as I've been overwhelmed by all of this. As my original post said this has really played on my mind. For those saying "the lady " will see this. I can assure you she won't. For those that say the post should be pulled- I've been...

This is why it has played on my mind. I really understand both sides... I am also ashamed with how people have reacted to her, she is not finding this easy.

A lady at my yard has caused uproar. Her life situation has changed and she can't really keep her horse. I suspect- after much deliberation, she has decided the only choice she has is pts. Said mare is 10, and a lovely horse, but she wouldn't trust a loan home, and she couldn't bare to sell...

Agreed that is very sad. However there is a difference between wanting cheap things. Or wanting things cheap.... for example... I have seen people asking for instructors, rambo rugs, farriers the lot. Life can be very tough but you must always be realistic. So in your friends case yes I would...

Luckyoldme I love that quote!

Glad I'm not the only one. The instructor one gets me. I'm aware you can enter into a world of expense with certain instructors. But generally round here they are competitively priced. It's hard enough for them to make a living as it is one you the of being self employed.

Was meant to put this in tack room now I can't work out how to move it ! Apologies

I have just had to unfollow my local horse and pony Facebook page. I find myself unnecessarily enraged by all the cheap as possible posts.... "looking for a instructor- cheap as possible!".... "looking for transport- cheap as possible"...... "farrier- cheap as possible!" .... "riding school ---...

Thanks so.much for all the advice. I really didn't know that about not claiming for the things I had paid for

Thanks guys, good heads up about the public liability insurance. Had not given a thought to that .

Duke's insurance is up for renewal, I have a low grade policy, that I have never used and that I have just had for the sake of having it. I have had largish vet bills before and have never claimed as, I have the savings and I generally cannot be bothered with the hassle. However I have always...

We don't have a blanket rule. But we have a strict yard owner- who you obey or she will tie your horse to the gate and you are given 4 hours to get your things - sounds harsh but it works and we have a super yard. I choose not to bring my dog to the yard because I trust my dog and I trust my...

If I was doing my poo picking. The YO would be driving me round the twist texting me and photographing poo. As it has been mentioned, I also don't like individual turn out. I can understand why people do it but I've only ever known 1 or 2 horses genuinely prefer to be alone. I had a horse...

Where is the best place to send clippers for servicing and repairing anywhere sort of surrey / west Sussex way. They are some sort of heingier cordless. Could very well be spelt wrong! It's a tension issue. I think.

I should also add our local knacker man is wonderful. Dealt with my old girl completely on his own so I could just sit in the car and sob.