Recent content by SweetieHorse

Happy New Year to all forum members! I think after posting in the thread about taking a break after losing confidence that my NY resolution is to get back in the saddle.

Me! I'm currently on a break for this very reason. I have ridden all my life but had three very nasty falls on returning to riding proper once my children were bigger. I then lost my much loved pony mare and haven't really enjoyed riding since. I tried a "confidence giver" on loan who bucked me...

That's brilliant - I love a happy Christmas story! :)

Thanks JG, I'll try this - really great practical advice as always.

Thanks everyone - I really appreciate the replies. It was a real shame that on two of the occasions she kicked people, I wasn't around to deal with her.I have been doing much of what has been suggested and to be fair she has improved (she is lovely except around feed and in the field), but it's...

Thanks metalmare, I would say that my filly's kicking is more out of temper than a trust issue (she can be an opinionated little madam at times!) and does seem to be related to food. That is a very good suggestion though and I will give it a try.

I have a super 16 month old filly who is affectionate and good to handle, lead, tie up, brush (including back legs and tail) and also for the farrier. She is however very naughty about kicking. She double barelled me at 10 months shortly after arriving. I grumbled her and thought that would be...

I have a super 16 month old filly who is affectionate and good to handle, lead, tie up, brush (including back legs and tail) and also for the farrier. She is however very naughty about kicking. She double barelled me at 10 months shortly after arriving. I grumbled her and thought that would be...