Recent content by splashgirl45

Isn’t there a way that he could race without being in the betting so he could have a test run on a race day . You can in eventing and dressage although there’s no betting involved. I definitely won’t watch if he runs in a hurdle again , I doubt it will end well

Until the judges consistently mark down those riders who are so forceful I’m afraid it will still happen. The video of IW on Wendy is awful and she won, I can’t imagine that she was the best but she has always been marked highly (IMO) although none of the top riders were there…at a different...

I’ve also never been hunting but did go what was called drag hunting when I was much younger and that was fun..I’ve never seen a fox being dispatched by hounds or being shot so can’t really judge from first hand knowledge but I’m sure the likes of Packham and his buddies don’t realise that foxes...

I think the general public have no idea that killing foxes by other than hunting with dogs is still happening. They think they are saving the sweet fluffy fox but they are not. I would like to know if other methods are killing them humanely, I.e. does it take one or multiple shots? Do foxes...

New kitty is very cute , sad about Lola she looked lovely as well

I can’t believe that Ted is 15 and we saw him as a baby

She’s got good paces , her canter looks fabulous and quite balanced for a youngster and looks much more confident now , it’s lovely to follow her progress , please keep posting for those of us who can’t ride anymore …

Great news Mrs J, the cushings test if affected if they are stressed so you wouldn’t get a correct reading … let’s hope he calms down soon so you can get it done . 🤞for Jessie as well

I don’t see those things , you will never get perfection , he is an animal not a machine. Recently i have looked at dressage years ago and it’s not that different in the technical side , what is different is the horses don’t have such big paces … I am pretty old so remember seeing Reiner...

Clodagh, that has absolutely made me gasp!!!! What is the matter with her ?? I would have had to say something even if she’s a neighbour

He may be similar to Totilas in looks but he doesn’t have spider front legs and the hinds are extending and not shuffling like Totilas did, and his chin isn’t forcefully held into his chest like Totilas. Can you point out where he is so incorrect as the marks seem to suggest he is doing well...

Thanks I will have a look

Agree, if the gov are so into animal welfare then they need to stop animal food imports from the countries that have low animal welfare and still use the old fashioned methods , but the people who are up in arms about the sweet fluffy foxes are quite happy to buy imported stuff over British...

I doubt they will ever ban fishing as it’s seen as an “ordinary person “ sport , although I must admit I don’t see it as different to fox hunting but the fish aren’t pretty and fluffy . The only hunting I ever did was drag hunting as I have never wanted to see a fox killed… on the other hand i...

Don’t forget the judges aren’t marking you in comparison to your last test , only you know he felt better but maybe there were other things you didnt do so well as the last test … good that you are feeling improvement though