Recent content by theoilbaron

Thankyou. He's currently in a narrow tongue Bomber happy tongue but when anxious still gets his tongue over, not ideal when cantering!

I have done this previously and end up back at the same place but with another bit to add to the collection!

Has anybody tried the WTP bits with extended plate for a horse who insists on getting his tongue over bit? Reviews needed, good or bad. Thankyou

Hi just wondering how you got on with your carpet gallop surface? Just looking at doing mine and need some feedback. Would you recommend??

Mine is also a nightmare at the minute. Never fallen off so much and christened my air jacket yesterday! Not even clipped yet as don't want to add fuel to the fire!

Thankyou, I am too hard on myself I know, I see it as a sign of weakness but I know I shouldn't x

Thankyou. Ive always been up for it so feel frustrated with myself and the voice in my head is saying 'man up'! If I had somebody to hack out with I would be out every day. Disadvantage of having your own yard! Think I need to book onto clinics etc and get out there as once I've done that I...

Thankyou. I did think about hypnotherapy so maybe I should do it, maybe he will do 2 for 1 and make me skinny at same time!!

Thankyou. I do know I put too much pressure on myself in all aspects of my life. I had to be made to take compassionate leave as I didn't want to let anyone down or appear weak x

I will try that! My instructor is brilliant hence the long reining etc and I agree when doing that the pressure is off. I was struggling as thought this was a kop-out but it really isn't and is doing us both good. He is definitely picking up on my tension. My other issue is we have been...

Horse had issues beginning of year but all clear by vet now. Behaviour not changed in bad way but think he is feeling 'very well' following his rehab and also fitter than he has been for a while hence the spooking etc. Feel I need to just 'man up' and get over it but easier said than done when...

Thankyou. First time we were out hacking and I asked him to pass some fly tipping, which he did what asked, but as passing tarpaulin blew up and spooked him. In all fairness he didn't bugger off, and seemed quite sorry. Unfortunately I fell onto the road and it hurt! The second time I was in...

Horse had issues beginning of year but all clear by vet now. Behaviour not changed in bad way but think he is feeling 'very well' following his rehab and also fitter than he has been for a while hence the spooking etc. Feel I need to just 'man up' and get over it but easier said than done when...

Help! I am currently suffering with confidence issues and lack of motivation. I suffered a couple of falls recently when my horse of four years spooked badly resulting in a very sore back. Since then I have continued with my weekly lessons but I don't feel as though I'm enjoying it. I...

Just found your post from several years ago and you could have been describing my horse!! Just wondering how you got on and did you manage to find a solution ?