Recent content by Vanha12

yes! - bought the jumping ones and they lasted quite well and I really liked them so bought a second pair and they did exactly the same after just a few weeks and barely any use. I changed to Mac Wets and they are much better although not quite as comfy.

Possibly. I changed my mare to a universal when she got way to strong when she first started going xc. She started to back off with it so I went back to a snaffle and she is, touch wood, much more forward into her fences. We have had a few episodes where she has been very strong coming out...

Loved my Bateson and was sad to see it go but upgraded to a lorry. If I went back to a trailer I would get another. They tow brilliantly and give a very smooth ride for the horse. They are also an excellent company to deal with.

Yes - I do. At BE they like you to tell the secretary on arrival. The only time I get worried about it is when husband is away from home so on those occasions I usually try to make sure I compete on the same day that I know a few local friends will be at the same venue.

Like you I prefer a bigger browband so just swapped my Micklem one for a plain but larger one. Frustrates me that most bridles come with a browband too tight.

As previous poster said - recovery won't transport your horse without it so I have a bag which I use whenever I go anywhere and keep passport in there. That way it doesn't get left in horsebox all the time but is always there when I travel. I broke down on M62 last week and it was one of the...

My ISH is ID x Holstein. She surprises most people by actually looking at least half tb though!

Last week at Breckenbrough BE! photographer was on the exact line I was taking in the sj so when he didn't move I just stuck to my line and he gave way eventually. I was quite shocked that he didn't realise given I was at the end of the class!

Somerford was open yesterday but they are making a decision on a day to day basis. If you are booked in advance they will sometimes allow you to go even though they are closing it on the day. Fabulous facility so worth a phone call.

New racesafe is incredibly light and has a mesh covering so should be cooler. Still recommend you have a look.

They will drop! and then you will have one of the comfiest pairs of boots you've ever had. I'm addicted to them and buy up a pair whenever there is a sale on.

Scoundrels!! I had some dealings with them a few years ago and I wouldn't touch them with the proverbial barge pole. A slightly different situation to yours but I had to fight them tooth and nail and their tactics were alarming in the lengths they would go. Get an independent report and as much...

the new Racesafe ProVent is slightly shorter and comes in a much wider variety of fittings?

Had a very 'riggy' pony that blood tested negative. He mounted anything and everything. We managed him perfectly well with Global Herbs rig calm and lots of work on the ground with a rope halter (Richard Maxwell).

agree - the daily fail equation goes something like this: the more you earn/the more your house is worth/if you dare to send your child to a private school the more you deserve the tragedy that befalls you. It's disgusting journalism that they churn out on a daily basis. A terrible accident...