Recent content by smithann

Definately get him used to getting legs stoked every day as much as possible. If you start at the top of the leg and if he stands still then praise and walk away, aiming to get further down the leg every time. As soon as he starts misbehaving, go back a step. Try what Monty Roberts does and...

I agree. Think a school is the safest option. If she lunges with the 2 lines and responds well to voice commands then there should be no reason she shouldn't long rein. If she goes well in the school then definately take somone with you to walk by her head. Try to keep patient and as soon as...

I have my horse on DIY livery at present and have a 1 1/2 y.o daughter. I am determined to get back into riding and thinking of trying part assisted livery. Hoping that only having to visit once a day I can make it a bit more "me" time and get back into riding properly. Hubby is very...

He looks lovely. My boy is part appaloosa/TB but is solid coloured. Your boy's face reminds me of him though. He is gorgeous. I thought I would be lucky for my boy to get to 15.3hh when I got him as a 2 y.o he was 14.2 . He is now 16.2. Hope you have great fun with him.