Recent content by Thornhillstables

  1. T

    Needing a coach / instructor near Stewarton, Ayrshire / Glasgow

    Ailsa Gilchrist is very near stewarton, excellent for Flat as is Linda Barns if you need contact numbers just PM me, Ayr riding club has lots of lessons on in and around the area. Also David gatherer for jumps or flat and Olivia and Aileen for jumps. David is difficult to get as is olivia during...
  2. T

    MONARCH V LODDON STABLES CHOICE?

    I went with IAE for my stabling got the top of the range and made some of my own modifications to it. I own a livery yard and have a small yard where I put the wood and the main yard I used the recycled plastic, we are 3 years in now and the wooden yard looks tired and takes a lot more...
  3. T

    Tracey timber animal bedding/surface

    :eek: Oh no!
  4. T

    Tracey timber animal bedding/surface

    Thanks so much you are the second person to say this to me so don't think it is isolated incident.
  5. T

    Tracey timber animal bedding/surface

    Looking for any advice on this product or any previous experiences for use as surface or as bedding material Any comments appreciated
  6. T

    Breastfeeding a newborn and managing to ride?

    thi spost gives me hope - i am due in May and missing my riding SOOOOO much i run a livery yard so am around them all the time but really missing riding and desperate to get back into it. I am now more confident that it IS possible to do both, all you wonderful ladies who have managed to have...
  7. T

    Surface reviews needed

    Thanks million dollar for your suggestion! they have this down at rowallan i believe who is a neighbour of ours so going down there to have a good look. Thanks for the drainage advice but as hubby is a civils contractor I am only too well aware of how much £££££ have to go underground, he...
  8. T

    Lorry owners - how many of you can legally take 3?

    Are there specific builders or brands which are better for the unladen weight than others - I am in the same position, need it to take 3 with stuff, was going to do my HGV as I wasnt aware it was possible on 7.5t. although now i have hope!! How do i find one with unladen weight this low!! :rolleyes:
  9. T

    Surface reviews needed

    Looking for some help with picking a surface, husband is a civils contractor so we are doing groundworks ourselves. Large outdoor (53m x 36m) in scotland so watering is not a problem!! I KNOW inherited the size so stuck with that but taking up the whole lot and wanted peoples advice on a good...
  10. T

    Arena Surface help

    How deep did you lay the flexi ride? I got recommendations on depth with sand but not as a complete surface. Thanks so much for your advice will look into this option
  11. T

    Arena Surface help

    Was wondering if anyone had any experience of combi ride and flexi ride surfaces and the difference? Or recommendations on outdooor surfaces (bearing in mind we are in West of Scotland and rain, wind and snow are common!) I have been told my arena surface is the wrong sand and it is riding...
  12. T

    Horse swimming pools - Scotland??

    thanks for that I am considering sending her down south on swimming livery as there dont seem to be any in scotland! Or else taking her to the beach and tying her to a boat!!:p
  13. T

    Horse swimming pools - Scotland??

    Does anyone know of a horse swimming pool in scotland, we are based in Stewarton, East Ayrshire and willing to travel about 2 hrs from here / glasgow. My girl has a back injury and swimming will help, after mucking her out over the long winter I really dont want her out for the whole season...
Top