So I have just moved. To get into a routine I arrived just before night feeds....so he was fed with all the others. He had been out all am then worked prior to move. Then the next morning he could go straight into new routine. I didn't ride day 1 but did do day two and onwards. He has done lots...
to add to this from an animals in sport POV RSPCA and The Dog's Trust have gone out now as against Greyhound racing, whereas prior they were working with the authorities involved.
https://www.rspca.org.uk/-/news-charities-call-for-end-greyhound-racing-uk
you havent said if the kids do much with the shetland or not? i guess when a little older you may get involved with PC/RC?
If 4 year old was/is sound i would suggest getting a sharer to help you out and take the pressure off. def consider if you have other options for the retired horse
agree that valegro it was the canter....and remember he was not a horse winning huge in YH classes etc
I do think that horses that are not always correct are rewarded....and that horses are being bred too uphill and looking like a dressage horse and then have no strength to carry themselves...
I think we are in a middle of a few issues come at once and the fuel as been the last issue that as fully impacted...as it makes the event even more pricey
I still say we have a shrinking market of people that are of the age to have the spare cash to do an expensive hobby. Def ageing group of...
I think any horse would find cantering on a hack for the first time in 6 months a little exciting, some may give a little reaction - some bigger. I think I would potentially try to build up the canter work and perhaps also try her infront the next time you are with someone? see if that is...
Anyone who knows me knows I am no fan of OT but think that it is unfair to keep going on about this incident....I too thought horse may be stiff Sunday but it looked fab and jumped well.
Toledo is up there for me. Top ten I want to see Pippa and Harry in there. Tina be great to watch round the XC. London 52 is all out 4 star winner...it will be interesting to see how he does at Badminton.
I wouldnt totally rule out ros second ride to do well.