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Ttatty_v replied to the thread Tips for teaching horses medium trot.I took @milliepops roadrunner approach with my Connie who just didn’t “get” what I was asking for. Had previously tried all the usual...
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Ttatty_v replied to the thread How do you create a solid hacking horse?.Our two boys are chalk and cheese hacking - my older boy is a legend, always has been. Nothing really phases him (unless it’s a genuine...
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Ttatty_v replied to the thread Dog owner being sued for £5m after rider was thrown from horse.I’ll be interested in the outcome of this case too. We’ve noticed a big uptick in the number of off lead dogs around us when hacking -...
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Ttatty_v replied to the thread What do people use to pull an arena leveller?.We use the ride on mower and a custom leveller that is a bit smaller and lighter (and cheaper!) than the arenamate. To be fair, it’s...
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TMy Welsh is grumpy. I’ve had him 15 years and he’s still grouchy in the stable, stemming from when he was full of worms, hungry and...
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Ttatty_v replied to the thread Could You Gel With A Grumpy Horse?.I would describe my fabulous old boy as a bit of a grumpy old man, but it’s more that he has clear opinions on what he does and does not...
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Ttatty_v replied to the thread What's your nervous riding song?.me too, depending on length of hack it might start at a multiple of 10!
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TTen Green Bottles. Fits with the pace of a walk and requires zero thinking, just mindless repetition!
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TIn one way you are correct, but the definition of "properly" is entirely invented to suit whatever equine sport of choice you are...
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Ttatty_v replied to the thread Is he spooky or just normal for a horse.Our new boy can be a bit like that, definitely worse on spring grass. Bizarrely he’s fine with traffic, tractors etc, but nature in any...
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Ttatty_v replied to the thread Comfiest horses ever?.My old boy is just the comfiest - everyone remarks upon it! 15hh, unknown breeding. Supposedly part connie but I just don’t see it. I’d...
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Ttatty_v replied to the thread Indulgent horsey purchase, but so worth it 😁 - haynet filler.I’ve been looking at something like this as like @milliepops, if I never had to fill a haynet again I’d be a happy person! Is it a faff...
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Ttatty_v replied to the thread Pictures Finn’s first show report..Oh isn’t he gorgeous! Well done both of you xx
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Ttatty_v replied to the thread Riding Tights Recommendations.Blackfort equestrian are my favourites, they’ve lasted well and are super comfy.
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Ttatty_v replied to the thread Bareback Footwear - Piaffe boots?.I’ve got the Phoenix pair from the same company. Mine were stiff at first but have softened over time and are super comfortable now...