Recent content by vicki bee

Any ideas/help would be much appreciated. I bought a Quarter horse mare about 4 weeks ago. She had been kept on her own as was a hacking horse for an elderly gentleman. I already have a coloured cob mare, and they're kept together at a livery yard. The coloured mare is the boss, and keeps the...

What a handsome chap!

Take her out in hand a couple of times, for two reasons. One, she'll get used to the surroundings and may be quieter when you take her out riding. Two, you'll get used to what she is likely to spook at and understand her a little better. I always feel better knowing what is likely to worry my...

Congratulations, what a wonderful result, particularly with the dressage!

I usually go and pickup after my ride if it was in a housing estate or something like that. But otherwise, I don't bother.

I haven't ever bought something from the auction side of it, but would do having heard some stories here! However, I use the eBay shops loads for horse gear - have got some good quality jods for around 14 pounds and a heavyweight rug for 40.

There isn't really an excuse anymore, it should definitely be mandatory by law. Especially now the horse wear companies have brought out snazzy and 'cool' ways to wear hi-viz such as bandages and noseband covers.

Try getting someone else to hold him whilst you plait. We have a mare who is difficult to plait and won't stand still unless someone is stroking her nose and playing with her lips. Just gives her something to think about. Other than that, I agree with mandwhy. Food is always a good one!

Sudocrem is always my answer to everything. It usually soothes the irritation, but if the horse seems fine, I wouldn't worry too much.

I've used the confidentrider.co.uk CDs and would recommend. I actually sent an email to the lady who does the CDs (her name is currently evading me!) and she sent a fantastic personal response. She was very insightful on how to attack my own personal fears with steps to over come them. I used...

My current aim is to get my coloured cob mare to a unaffiliated dressage competition at the end of the summer - she has feathers, thick tail and full mane currently! How would she be expected to be turned out for the test? Thank you!

Try Leadon Stables, details on the BHS Find A Livery Yard section of the site. I visited a couple of months back as was meant to be heading to Hartpury in September (now deferring a year). Only five minutes drive from the college, lovely yard with ménage and all year round turnout during the...