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I think OP will be looking into getting additional support - professional trainer/rider possibly plus a sharer would be ideal. At one...

That's more like it!

Thanks everyone. I just don't have the energy and means to keep another horse.. I will keep reading the forum to have my horsey fix

Have you tried leading him in a bridle? Long-term you either need something you can control him in so you can build his confidence in...

I have a nervous horse but not in the typical sense of nervousness if that makes sense? Baggs my 20 year old Appaloosa cross I rescued...

I had no idea what some of the barefoot groups were saying. It is indeed worrying. I think it is unfortunate that some take to arguing...

I've just read this which I think sums the whole thing up perfectly. I've copied and pasted as not sure if FB links are allowed...

To me, Green just means that perhaps not a suitable mount as a general purpose riding horse for a novice rider . An experienced rider...

26th October Ozzy would like to show you all his brand new rug! The temperature has really dropped and there was snow on the mountain...

I taught my obese mare to self-regulate by feeding her plain oat straw chaff by the trugful overnight. When we started, she got through...

Mine was also backed at 6+ but the almost complete opposite background to CI and Tarragon's ponies. No turnout and extremely limited...

Lots there that match my experience. My pony was effectively conservation grazing until I got him as he turned 6. He finds the world a...

I am almost in the same position with my pony. Coincidently, another one that was backed late (just turned 6 years in my case). The...

23rd October Ozzy goes out for a meal We have been leading Ozzy out in hand and monitoring his behaviour. OH has also been doing some...

This is so timely! I am at the cusp of retiring and have been wondering exactly the same thing. I have always ridden before work, so...