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As well as the usual fitness work, I'd consider putting some time into her core / back strength. Pole work etc. There's a good presentation from the National Equine Forum about the importance of this type of training:

I like the Equilibre ones from Kramer. Had them a couple of years and they have lasted well. I prefer them to pleated baggy types. I would love some seal skinz gloves but unfortunately their largest are too small. Anyone know any makes suited to slimmer long hands?

The horse hour and Daily strides both good ones

I found that working on my overall physical condition (strength, suppleness/flexibility and cardio fitness) made a significant improvement to my riding and the rate of progress and improvement I'm making. I don't do loads but a little running, Pilates, yoga etc using the numerous free YouTube...

Do we have email contact details for those willing to act as proxies who are going so the we can cc. them on our nomination?

Here's a really good video that I think you'll find helpful (Robert Dover):

Thorough scrub with povidine, dry off as much as you can then stockholm tar.

Have you considered Eccleston Equestrian Centre? They're pretty good.

I really enjoy reading these too. Thanks so much ��

We went to the dressage evening yesterday (first time I've been) and thoroughly enjoyed it. We arrived a 3 hours before the show and enjoyed a leisurely walk around the shopping plus spent some time watching the warm up ring (which is in the same place as the shopping). There's a pizza van and a...

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If you have the £ then the Dyson fans look like a safer alternative since they don't have any blades or exposed moving parts.

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Thanks for your reply Serena2005, it's really helpful.

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Hi serena2005, Sorry I can't help with you (I'm no where near your area), but I'd be really interested in what you (and others reading this) consider experienced. I'm going to be looking for a share in the next couple of months and would like to get an idea of what people mean by terms like...

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Sorry, can't be any help with your question, but hello anyway ��

Thanks for sharing those photos, he's lovely. It's 20 years since we lost our horse, I can get tearful even now when I think about him (which I often do) but I'm sad for me, because I miss him. When you think about the life and love you gave him and all the special times - that's so much to...

Hi there David, from a cold Derbyshire :-)

Thank you Beausmate :)

Thanks for the helpful replies so far, I'll join and ask of the FB group suggested. Racing post didn't come up with anything sadly.

Thank you Faracat

Hi everyone I had an ex racehorse many years ago and would love to find out what races he ran in (and any other info. I can find) I've found some basic information from equiline (Sire, Dame) but that's about it. As the title says, his name was Orchard Hero, born in 1971. Any help on...

Hello everyone I have lessons once a week and I'm currently training towards my Stage 1. I'm hoping to find a part loan in the spring. Probably goes without saying.. I love horses :)