Recent content by thuperrah

Hi. Does anyone know of someone in the Cambridge area who does paddock maintenance - harrowing, rolling, seeding, that kind of thing? I asked the farmer I rent my field from but he wasn't very helpful, said that all their machinery is too big and that he didn't know of anyone who does that...

I don't think so no, I was a similar weight and rode a similar size & build pony and it didn't struggle with me. As others have said, it is about the weight distribution and how lightly you ride. I would definitely recommend getting someone to take a picture of you on her. You could tell a lot...

My boy is in a WOW saddle, as is him mum. Backed him in a Wintec, which was an ok fit, and afterwards had him in a Kent & Master GP, also an ok fit. The WOWs are great because they are adjustable. Good luck with the saddle hunt! :-)

Hello I am new to Cambridge and on the lookout for a good Dental Technician as my horses are due a check-up. Any recommendations? Thanks :-)

Hi, I live in Cambridge & am looking to send my 6 year old horse for schooling livery next summer when my baby is due. Can anyone recommend someone in this area? Thanks!

[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Horses not having shes on is not a "fad" its nature!!! [/ QUOTE ] Fair do's but nature did not intend the nags to be carrying another 7-15 stones of weight? Barefoot can work, mainly with lighter weight riders, horses in light work and dressage horses on a surface, but...

Funny that, my barefoot horses NEVER stand of my feet. But my friends shod horse does, all the time. hmmm.....

The key thing with going barefoot is diet, if that isn't right then your horse will not get any more comfortable. A few days in you can definitely expect a horse to be footy, especially with the current weather causing lots of grass growth, which is a big evil!!! If your horse isn't getting...