I know I know. The problem with loaning is that there is no guarantee that things will work out no matter how strict the critera. I am so cautious because I'm terrified of the horror stories. What I look for in a loaner applies to strangers, it would be completely different if I knew them...
Wouldn't touch her (personally) I list questions and ask them on each call and write down the answers then go through them and decide who's viewing first, second etc. And I'd only speak to parents.
Anyone on a livery yard (unless they can provide references maybe) are ruled out. My view is...
Being the miserable git that I am, I would suspect another livery thought it would be better for your horse to be in because of the weather. This sort of thing used to happen quite often on a previous yard of mine everytime it rained thanks to people confusing horses with humans. :mad: people...
Sorry if I repeat anything, haven't read all the replies.
Working on the bit isn't about where the head is, it's about the entire body. The aim being to engage hindquarters and lighten the forehand. If the behind isn't engaged all you'll have is a forced outline and taking short cuts. I think...
Hey he'd be sold to someone the owner knows already, by the sounds of it he'll be looked after very very well, brought on, schooled, improved and sold in a couple of years. The owner knows this. Not perfect ie home for life but nothing wrong with planning ahead and being honest. Worse things can...
My husband hates horses.
But he supports me 100% because he knows they make me happy, he says if it makes her happy why should he disagree :) He'll even muck out for me :o bless him lol
Mine's sucessfully on loan now for the second time (14.2hh allrounder) I think the good horses are snapped up so so quickly. I was bombarded with enquiries. Hope you find something soon :)