Recent content by Trottingalong

Thank you everyone, you have given me the food for thought that I needed. And I would never risk the safety of my horses! Hence why I came on here for advise to see what others had etc

Thanks Cavalo Branco, that's what I was starting to believe, but just wanted advise. Haha! Fan club! I wish, it's usually always me and my mother, but now and again when the hubby isn't on call for the fire service, he comes too.

I understand Payload to being the weight of the vehicle without horses. Am I wrong? I'm starting to regret asking for advise now! But so you know the lorries I have hired are Vauxhall movano, 2 Horse box, 3.5 ton Lorry from a very respectable hirer. My friend also has one that has a low...

Thanks Martlin, That's what my post was for. If we have to go down the route of a converted van, then we are happy to do so, and any vehicle will be prechecked anyway and we do not mind the older vehicle The lorries are available well constructed under the 1500kg payload though, as I have...

I need to upgrade from a trailer to a lorry due to the distances we travel, and wanting my lad in a box rather than a trailer on the motorway, as well as other reasons. We want to get a 3.5t lorry, and were wondering whether I'm just looking in the wrong places. Is it possible to get one that...

When out competing, in just one day, how many levels is it "fair" to compete in? When stepping up and trying a new level, I use the level I'm comfortable at as my warm up. But recently whilst out I seem to come across a rider, at unaffiliated, that is winning at Elementary yet still competing...

It's always been something I'd love to have a go at. But I'm really not sure how / where to get started We are already competing up to Novice level in Dressage, but I really fancy having a go at the freestyle and music Choccies to all that help!

I'm so glad I asked you all now :) thank you

There's lots of pictures and videos on their facebook page. From what I've read it's very good. I believe (don't quote me) I think it's £30 to hire

Thank you dianchi - that makes a lot of sense. I think I've often kicked and therefore he's rushed it, or fallen flat on me. And also I find I rush in my rising which probably also puts him off balance.

I am really sorry if this sounds a stupid post, but I've got a niggly question so thought I'd best ask it: What aids do you give your horse to ask for Medium Trot? We've had it, now it feels like we've lost it again. I'm worried that I'm giving him mixed signals. So, my question is: "What do...

Taking part in my first Affiliated BD event - nervous muchly!! Have a good one everyone x

My instructor had my cantering diamonds, making him sit and turn behind. I found it really helped

Thank you :) And well done Alex, I did read your thread

I'm hiding under a different name, and I hope people don't mind, but I'd really like some help (or just a firm boot up to behind!) I've been competing in dressage with my lad for over a year, and for Christmas I was bought a BD membership, however on speaking to BD they have advised I can...