Recent content by Sprat

Does anyone know when the draws typically take place?

@paddi22 I agree, the horse most definitely looked off in the clip I watched. Such a shame for all, but the right call made by the judge I think.

I continued until 36 weeks, albeit only schooling as my mare can be a bit of a firecracker to hack. I eased off from about 32 weeks and probably only rode a couple of times a week. I’m currently 2 weeks postpartum and I had lofty ideas of being back on board by week 3, but after a traumatic...

I once had a friend who was very nervy competing. Her horse was absolutely fine, and a real school master. One day when competing, she screamed at some friends as she entered the arena as they were standing in the viewing arena.... wearing glasses. Said friend was insistent that the horse would...

This ^^ in spades. My mare is one that will quite happily lean on you if you let her. I spent an age pissing about with different bits, and bit fitters (which don't get me wrong, have a place and are worthwhile) but actually what needed to change was me and they way I ride. Now I'm not saying...

A fellow livery has just purchased a REALLY smart looking connie x draft. He's about 16hh, and looks like an overgrown connie rather than draft. Only 6 and is very green but a really nice type with decent bone. Looks just like a big pony, he's very sweet

I feel quite a bit of second hand cringe with the term to be honest. And I'm reluctant to romanticise a human / horse relationship too much. However, with the above in mind, my current mare who I've had coming up to 6 years is as close to damn it as I think I will ever get, though I highly...

Look at those knees! What a superstar :)

That was a delight to watch

Loving richards music

I do wish they would turn the music up and the commentary down

Only just turned it on, did I miss anything spectacular? If so I’ll rewind later

A relatively quiet one for us. We were supposed to compete last weekend but I had to cancel which I am still sulking over. Debating trying to fit in another comp within the next month or so before preggo belly gets too big to fit into my competition gear. Probably some polework or a hack on...

I could definitely use a new knee if you have one going spare? Will pay handsomely.

I like snow, if I am inside a cozy warm house looking at it out of the window. If I have to go out in it, I like it a hell of a lot less. Woke up to a scattering of it this morning, have a lesson booked this eve. Not looking forward to it AT ALL.