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Back in August 2018 I drove all the way up to her place in Shropshire from Sussex to try a feisty chestnut mare, Canda Rose. She let Janet down that day but Janet was full of humour and good will, in spite of the fact it felt like she would've liked a sale. Such an open, honest, knowledgeable...

Thanks, good to know.

Does anyone have any experience of these? My 5 yr old is currently in a grackle (haven't had him long but this is what he came in) but I'm looking for a more comfortable alternative. Any experiences most welcome.

You can now get HRT directly from Superdrug. You simply fill in a questionnaire which is reviewed and approved by a GP. Simple.

See Palo1’s post.

And why are they featuring coloured horses. Uurgh.

That footage of the trussed up OTTB at Moorcroft speaks volumes

I have had several ex-racers over the years (mostly when I was younger, braver and more idealistic) and only one of them was sound in the longer term. The same was experienced by friends of mine - we all had the very best of intentions. The strain on the ligaments, tendons, musculoskeletal...

No, I understand the current management took over a couple of years or so ago.

For years, I have quietly questioned much of the training I've been given. I too had a lesson at Goodwood this week and it all made complete sense. The early instruction most people get re. the aids is absolutely right - reins to stop, legs to go - is bang on, but obvs in a much more refined...

'Good horses make good riders'!

Meant to say - pls PM

Does anyone have any experience of them? My niece is thinking of going to try one of their horses.

I do hope you find a solution very quickly OP. (I realise now that, given the urgency of your situation, my earlier musings on the current state of the UK horse world was not that helpful).