Recent content by Smiler33

Hi, I'm in North Bristol. I don't have my own horse but ride someone else's at Malmesbury - the roads around here are so bad I wouldn't really want to be out on a horse on them whereas Malmesbury, despite the drive, is really lovely and peaceful. Tusculum10 well done on the progress you are...

What a gorgeous boy - me likey!!! :)

Thanks for all your advice - I went out and got myself a Champion skull cap with black velvet silk so very smart. It feels really supportive and was definitely the best fit for my head; I tried on a few brands but the Champion stood out as the best fit.

Thank you - I'd heard it's the helmet awareness day but unfortunately none of my local saddlers are promoting this - typical :(.

OK, so I'm now in the market for a new riding hat as my poor old one isn't up to scratch really. There's a lot out there - which would people recommend? I hack, do dressage and very low level cross country/jumping (teeny tiny twigs really ;)) plus there's a chance I might do a ridden class at...

It certainly is - doing a Diploma in Horse Care & Riding at my daughter's stables and also found someone who was looking for someone to ride her horses so she has company when she hacks out. I go out with her twice a week with her. I love love love it!!!!

Yes, I did try on my daughter's skull cap and it was so lovely to wear - shame she won't let her poor old Mum have it!! Think I'll be off to the saddlers tomorrow checking out hats ready for my lessons on Saturday. Thanks for your advice guys :)

Thank you. It's not the white polystyrene foam; it's grey padding that seems to be on the back of the suede strip on the inside. Not explaining myself very well am I lol! I think probably it is time to retire this one and get a new one.

I think she looks really lovely :)

Hi, I've just started riding more regularly (3 times a week yay!!) and am currently using the skull cap I used when I owned a horse 12 years ago; I had it for about 5 years before that so it is in effect 17 years old. I've noticed that some of the padding around the suede bit that goes around...

Hi, I've just had my first session doing this at my stables - I joined late up to everyone else and have a lot of catching up to do!! Can anyone recommend a good book to use alongside the learner guide and logbook please? Many thanks.

Thanks for your responses both of you - I'll look into this before I go out riding again.

Hi, I've just started riding someone's horses - she's got 4 and appreciates the company just as I appreciate horses to ride! She did mention insurance - is this something I need to look into to make sure I'm covered when I'm riding a horse that isn't my own? This is all new territory for me...

Great, thanks for your advice Dexydoodle.

Yes, I've seen a few on there and messaged people but they didn't get back :(.