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he's exacly the same when he's p*ssing about in the fiels without me on top! he's about 10, unfit and has been out of proper work for quite some time (his owner is v nervous) but has been ridden by a v good rider about once a week for some time, generally well schooled, can piaffe, good laterals...

i am currently riding an andalucian and he's going well, but i'm struggling to get his hindlegs going/ tracking up! im sure part of it is to do with the way he's put together, he's quite unusually long in the back for his breed (and big aswell - about 16.3hh) and feels like he's going forwards...

is this the only time he feels like he might be uncomfortable or is he like this generally?? the last baby i had was like this for quite a long time, messing around with the bit and pulling, and some people might disagree with me but i think alot of it is to do with age - it sorted itself out...

Just watched carl hestors video - ignore what i said before, not very helpful, as pretty much the same as shown on video! good luck with the changes

canter, walk 5 strides, canter canter, walk 4 strides, canter canter, walk 3 strides, canter etc etc a pole would help, but i would suggest you do it very gradually and spend 1 schooling session doing this exercise (dont expect changes), then a couple practicing simple walk, canter or trot...

Hi, was looking for some advice The horse I have on loan as contract has ran up and they want him back. Obviously we're devastated, but it's probably a good thing as my dads been made unemployed and my mum is finding it difficult to get clients because of the recession (she's a practitioner)...

Brilliant! Thankyou

wicked thanks!

Just seen some Mark Todd long leather riding boots and I think I have fallen in love (the normal ones - not the field ones). Could anyone post me any pictures of them riding in a pair so I can properly see what they look like as virtually no decent pictures on the internet. Seen CastleMouse...

Haha! Thanks

Hi, have just bought my first own pair of spurs but am worried i haven't got the right size?? stpuidly on my account, they didnt say on the label whether they were ladies or mens and now im not sure if they're too big. always borrowed off other people. please could someone post a picture/ offer...

...how much a sencond hand field shelter will cost?? Thanks

Hi we're looking for some grazing and a stable in the maidenhead area. Does anyone know anywhere Thankyou

Thanks everyone! And partoow - what a fabulous explanation!

Ooops yes "baring down" does give a completely different mental image to "bracing"! Silmarillion - i know what you mean! When it feels so perfect but takes such a long time to achieve! I like to think that someday i can achieve this every time i ride but then again dont we all Kerilli -...