Recent content by Zalie

Thank you all so much! I hadn't even thought of ski coats and trousers, but that's such a great idea. I shall be searching for those tomorrow, along with base layers, and definitely ordering some sealskinz gloves too. I really appreciate your help :)

This is my 8 year old daughter's first winter of having riding lessons outside in all weathers. She wears gloves and a body protector all year round, and despite wearing many clothing layers and also a 'pack a mac' under her body protector, she was so cold in yesterday's sleety rain that her...

I've just watched it again, and was wondering if someone could explain to me in really simple terms what the horse is doing when it appears to be 'skipping' on the diagonal from F to H (anout 2:08 in the clip)? And how it's done? I've been reading the wiki page on dressage, but I don't...

I loved that! Thank you for posting the link, it's cheered up my morning :)

Wonderful, thank you so much again! Your help and info is very much appreciated. This is such a big step, and hopefully a wonderful step for my children's futures, and l really want to make sure we make the right choice for us all. :)

Double posted.

Thank you all again :) What are your thoughts on Lodden, Acle, Long Stratton or Blofield? Nice places or best avoided? I'm trying to find locations that will suit us, but now trying to stay on/right next to A roads for ease of access to Norwich and the hospital.

I know nothing about taking on a project horse, but she is beautiful and even I can see how she looks so happy to be yours. :)

She's lovely! I'd call her Cupcake - very sweet and deliciously naughty. ;)

Thank you again! I'd just popped back to edit my post to ask about what Aylsham is like, and you've already given me a load more fab and useful information in your post. My husband's extended family lived around Woodbridge, and so we looked there and discovered we can't afford what we want...

Thank you very much, that information is so helpful! It sounds like Norfolk would be a good choice for us, so I'd be very grateful if you could recommend some other towns or villages we can consider. We're completely flexible as to which area of Norfolk we live in, we just need it to meet...

We are currently getting our house ready to go on the market later this year, and are seriously contemplating relocating entirely to East Anglia. We've narrowed down a few areas based on their proximity to outstanding SEN schools, and would really appreciate some input about our potential...

Rosie is gorgeous and she sounds a sweetheart. I love springers - our family dog when I was a child was a springer, and she was the loveliest natured soppy pup. A bit food obsessed mind you, and impossible to tire out, but utterly adorable.

Thank you again. I've not ridden since I was 12 years old (sadly a VERY long time ago!), and I have no horse care or ownership experience. I have been investigating beginners courses in yard/horse care (for me, so that I can support my children to give the best care if we do ever do a horse loan...

Thank you all again for taking the time to reply. You've raised ideas and potential pitfalls that I wouldn't have known to consider, as well as giving me invaluable advice. It's all very much appreciated, and has helped a lot. Now I just need a big lottery win and the world's most perfect...