Recent content by starry23

Saw this on FB. Have they checked for a microchip? Might lead to the owner?

I have ariat long boots and I love them but I just couldn't afford to buy ariat short boots. I went to decathlon and got a really nice pair of black leather short paddock boots and matching chaps. They are great to ride in, not sure how long they will last but they certainly scrub up well and I...

I will pm you. :)

Me, maybe! But it depends what days and how much you would be looking for, I'm in the west end of Glasgow.

Two hats I like are the Champion Ventair skull and the Gatehouse RXC1 (which I bought as a replacement to my old champion). RXC1 has the added bonus of a removable liner which can be easily washed to keep it fresh and clean :D As for the stirrups I have never found any that I particularly like...

I'm 5ft2 and around 9stone. I'm not actually riding much just now but I feel really unhealthy with not being at the yard doing things and comfort eating. I need a bit of motivation to get fitter! Usually when I'm fit and healthy I am somewhere between 8-8.5st. I just need a kick up the arse to...

Oh my, I loved it... look how it picked up those annoying bits of hay. I used to be able to muck out my horse's bed in 5min or less when she was deep littered on wood pellets. It does look like that stable hasn't been used over night though (a couple of poos and no wet patches I could see?). I...

Was going to suggest this. The HS1 and RXC1 are different shapes. I tried both on at Blair and the RXC1 fitted me better (which I was really glad of since it has the removable liner which is a huge plus point for me)

See now this is something I don't know much about - my friend often goes to an osteo or chiro (can't remember which) to get "straightened out" as she puts it. Surely if I go to the NHS physio they will be able to check all that in an assessment and either treat me or refer me if need-be (it does...

I'm sorry I haven't read all the replies, just your original post but I didn't want to read and run. I had my mare PTS last week. For similar reasons. I'm very sorry, you are having to consider this, it isn't easy :( Some days she would look happy and content, other days she was so...

There is but unfortunately I no longer have a horse and I can only borrow friends to hack on occasion. This isn't something I could do easily although it definitely would make sense. I think if I come to getting lessons again it is something I will mention to any instructor I have and get them...

Oh and thank you all for suggestions, nice to know I'm not the only one with such issues!

I've had many falls and various injuries (not just from riding), I definitely don't remember falling off and specifically injuring that hip/side or anything that I think may have caused the issues. The main one was a fall which resulted in a broken shoulder (left side) which wasn't treated...

Last time I rode I noticed I'm so uneven :( I always thought I was fairly straight when riding (knew I had issues with a dodgy shoulder but that had improved) but I was on a rather round horse and saddle was wobbling all over the shop and kept sliding to one side. stirrups constantly felt...

I'm very sorry to hear about BB. Having recently had my horse PTS I know how heartbroken you and his owner will be. With regards to the insurance I am actually very shocked that they ever agreed to pay for the claim before the work was carried out and the vet sent off the claim form...