Recent content by Wisnette

Thanks for the replies :) I'd looked at the list of approved riding schools on the BHS's website and Moorview & Earnsdale looked possibilities due to facilities... I DO like a personal recommendation though so will suggest Aldercliffe too. Thanks again.

My 6yo niece wants riding lessons - I'm from the NE so have absolutely no idea where's good or not so good in Rossendale & surrounding area. Any recommendations?

Does the stud give you a time by which you have to order the semen? It is common especially on the continent to have to order the semen by 9am for delivery the next day. If you were late maybe you missed your chance of sharing today's collection?? And perhaps the only way to receive the semen...

We've only had one foal proud mare. She is otherwise a friendly, easy going sort but after she foals she changes... She is manageable at home where she is comfortable, I would agree with the others, she is not too bad immediately after foaling so get done everything you need to then and then...

Stephen Thompson near Retford, Notts also usually has a few for sale. He currently has one of our 4yo's - fantastic moving KWPN gelding, though ginger so may not be what you are looking for. Not sure what else he has in at the moment but he usually has 2 or 3 that he's prepping for sale for...

If you google Angle European Studbook Ltd, there's a whole lot of websites giving company information... there's only 2 directors now. For an organisation holding stallion gradings, its very interesting to see who previous directors have been!!

A definate vote here for Ampere! I have a 3yo and 2yo and he is a SUPER producer. He passes on good temperaments too - both of mine are easier than their Gribaldi mother. A fabulous young horse, he has stood in a different EU country practically every year. I wouldn't be surprised if his...

I'm guessing if you were at Floors you're either in Scotland or Northern. What about Up With The Lark? http://www.stanleygrangestud.com/upwiththelark.htm

Our vizsla cried for a good 24 hours after having her teeth cleaned - I think it was more the trauma of the anaesthetic than anything else. My husband slept downstairs with her to try and give her some comfort! Its not nice to experience, I hope he settles.

Thanks very much for posting that - I was wondering too!

Why don't you contact Jeanette Nijhof who owned Heartbreaker. They might have a broodmare or know of someone who is prepared to sell one. http://www.team-nijhof.nl/en/home.php?taal=en

With Ferro x El Corona, I would go the dressage route - they are well known, highly regarded names in the dressage world, much more so than in the jumping world. Flemmingh blood has always nicked well with Ferro, hence why her previous owners probably bred her to Krack C. Krack C is a...

Thanks for all the replies. It sounds like it might be a possible option. 3 days to a week training doesn't sound at all bad. I was worried it might be weeks and weeks!! He's based in North Notts - any ideas of places nearby that offer walk in collection?

We have a promising 4yo stallion who so far has concentrated on his dressage career... I was just wondering though, how easy/difficult would it be to teach him to do everything required so we could inseminate a couple of our mares with him next season?? Presumably he would have to be away...

She's a nice mare. I've had a quick look at the video and the one thing that jumped out to me was she seems to flex her hind fetlocks quite a lot which can be associated with ligament problems. I think Showmaker is the same as are most from the Sandro Hit lines. I personally would choose a...