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Looks great, but what has he got on his head? Man not horse.
I just bought my first cob! Introduction + feed advice + photos!
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Oh don't! Whilst buying the fully approved hat for him to have his first sit on, he saw a cow hat silk. He loved it and TBH, I was so happy that he wanted to have a go at riding, I would have bought any silly hat silk that he'd wanted. It is a highland cow. Furry and with horns
Kunoichi73
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I think it's brilliant!Oh don't! Whilst buying the fully approved hat for him to have his first sit on, he saw a cow hat silk. He loved it and TBH, I was so happy that he wanted to have a go at riding, I would have bought any silly hat silk that he'd wanted. It is a highland cow. Furry and with horns
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An exciting weekend for Riggers. I have got a late booking for Somerford camp and am taking BH and leaving Rigs and 2 dogs in the care of Boyfriend.
Until January, he'd never touched a horse. He's still never scooped a poop or tied a haynet up. I'm sure all of the boys will get on famously!
BF has also done a new invention. Post Sits.
I had all my fencing re-done this summer but didn't fancy paying for full post and rails. I had a round post every 12ft and a single rail, topped by electric tape. It has worked but there isn't much space on a round post to nail on 2 rails...
BF took one look and declared that the rail's wouldn't sit well for long and went and designed/made something to make it all good. He fitted the first few last night to see what I think.
They look really smart! The centre is a big bolt into the post and the rails are then screwed in further back, so they're unlikely to split. They are supported underneth so are less likely to sag, as my last ones did.
This was the 'before' bit of rail to post.
I think Post Sits would make cheap fencing much more durable and would be economical in the long run. They weren't expensive to produce.
I like having an inventor as a BF! I mean, he has much more prominent qualitoes, but the inventing a solution to every problem is a great sideline.
Until January, he'd never touched a horse. He's still never scooped a poop or tied a haynet up. I'm sure all of the boys will get on famously!
BF has also done a new invention. Post Sits.
I had all my fencing re-done this summer but didn't fancy paying for full post and rails. I had a round post every 12ft and a single rail, topped by electric tape. It has worked but there isn't much space on a round post to nail on 2 rails...
BF took one look and declared that the rail's wouldn't sit well for long and went and designed/made something to make it all good. He fitted the first few last night to see what I think.
They look really smart! The centre is a big bolt into the post and the rails are then screwed in further back, so they're unlikely to split. They are supported underneth so are less likely to sag, as my last ones did.
This was the 'before' bit of rail to post.
I think Post Sits would make cheap fencing much more durable and would be economical in the long run. They weren't expensive to produce.
I like having an inventor as a BF! I mean, he has much more prominent qualitoes, but the inventing a solution to every problem is a great sideline.
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Errin Paddywack
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The man is a genius, brilliant idea.
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Rigsby is a star!
BF's 8th time ever on a horse and Rigs has him trotting round a stubble headland.
He was keen, so he sported a Market Harborough, just in case
BH was a star escort horse too, and when we got hm superstar BF did both horses' hooves.
I fell on my feet with all the boys!
BF's 8th time ever on a horse and Rigs has him trotting round a stubble headland.
He was keen, so he sported a Market Harborough, just in case
BH was a star escort horse too, and when we got hm superstar BF did both horses' hooves.
I fell on my feet with all the boys!
Kunoichi73
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I love BF's hat cover! And Rigsby!
And Rigsby!Peglo
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Emm…. look at BF’s rising trot on his 8th time on a horse 
those steady hands!!
those steady hands!!
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We've been away since my last post, to Italy. Rigs was once more master of the posh show jumping yard for his holiday accommodation.
BF went on a ride on Mount Vesuvious while we were away, his 10th ride, and it was on a mule! He had a canter on the mountain. I'm now prepping Rigs for him to canter with BF in the stubble.
This was today's mini adventure, making sure Rigs is prepped and ready...
We were out for 2 hours (including pub time) and Rigs was up for it. I was forced to take him today as BH and I were out for 3 hours yesterday, doing a longer ride, and, when we got home, Rigsby presented himself to be ridden. I was busy with other life things and couldn't take him yesterday, and he actually looked disappointed when he wasn't brough in for a ride, so he was treated today. He had a full bath when we got back and seemed to enjoy that too. Rigs is ace!
BH *may* be trying a canter with BF in the arena tonight, if he is steady away. BH has a much bigger canter than Rigs (or the mule LOL) and it may be a surprise to BF what a big canter feels like. If it looks dire, BF has agreed to go on a mechanical horse to get to grips with it.
Oh, while I was away, BH went to another show...
He was apparently a bit lazy, but co-operative. It was hot and his clip had grown out, and I am happy with a bit lazy and co-operative above athleticism these days TBH, he was steady away on his 3 hour hack yesterday, cantering in the stubble. It is bliss!!!
BF went on a ride on Mount Vesuvious while we were away, his 10th ride, and it was on a mule! He had a canter on the mountain. I'm now prepping Rigs for him to canter with BF in the stubble.
This was today's mini adventure, making sure Rigs is prepped and ready...
We were out for 2 hours (including pub time) and Rigs was up for it. I was forced to take him today as BH and I were out for 3 hours yesterday, doing a longer ride, and, when we got home, Rigsby presented himself to be ridden. I was busy with other life things and couldn't take him yesterday, and he actually looked disappointed when he wasn't brough in for a ride, so he was treated today. He had a full bath when we got back and seemed to enjoy that too. Rigs is ace!
BH *may* be trying a canter with BF in the arena tonight, if he is steady away. BH has a much bigger canter than Rigs (or the mule LOL) and it may be a surprise to BF what a big canter feels like. If it looks dire, BF has agreed to go on a mechanical horse to get to grips with it.
Oh, while I was away, BH went to another show...
He was apparently a bit lazy, but co-operative. It was hot and his clip had grown out, and I am happy with a bit lazy and co-operative above athleticism these days
TBH, he was steady away on his 3 hour hack yesterday, cantering in the stubble. It is bliss!!!
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11th time ever on a horse. BF achieved canter on BH!
BH is just such a dude. As is BF!
BH is just such a dude. As is BF!
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Ride no 12 for Boyfriend...
It was supposed to be his first canter in the stubble, but he lifted something off the bottom shelf at Asda yesterday morning and his back has been very sore. Still good enough for a trot out.
Rigs seems to be lapping up the extra work. He is a bit small, but I reckon he'll be alright for BF for light hacking over winter. If BF is still up for it in Spring, he can feature more on BH, and I will do more with Rigs. If that works out then I guess I'll need to find myself another horse as I want to do more than Rigs could do.
If we get another, Rigs is welcome to hang out here, but I actually wonder if he'd be happier on loan to an RDA place or something. He loves to be part of stuff and is amenable to most happenings. He's done trips to an old folk's home and had several sets of kids ride. Nothing much phases him. He's now not on any treatment for anything apart from some oil behind his knees to prevent dandruff, and he has to be slim, on haylage and muzzled when the grass is growing. No medication whatsoever.
He'll never be for sale and will always have a stable here, if necessary, though.
Anyway, here is BF, with a very sore back, on Rigs. He said how Rigs seems to be looking after him. Rigsby is very kind.
It was supposed to be his first canter in the stubble, but he lifted something off the bottom shelf at Asda yesterday morning and his back has been very sore. Still good enough for a trot out.
Rigs seems to be lapping up the extra work. He is a bit small, but I reckon he'll be alright for BF for light hacking over winter. If BF is still up for it in Spring, he can feature more on BH, and I will do more with Rigs. If that works out then I guess I'll need to find myself another horse as I want to do more than Rigs could do.
If we get another, Rigs is welcome to hang out here, but I actually wonder if he'd be happier on loan to an RDA place or something. He loves to be part of stuff and is amenable to most happenings. He's done trips to an old folk's home and had several sets of kids ride. Nothing much phases him. He's now not on any treatment for anything apart from some oil behind his knees to prevent dandruff, and he has to be slim, on haylage and muzzled when the grass is growing. No medication whatsoever.
He'll never be for sale and will always have a stable here, if necessary, though.
Anyway, here is BF, with a very sore back, on Rigs. He said how Rigs seems to be looking after him. Rigsby is very kind.
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Kunoichi73
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I love watching your Rigsby videos! He's such a star!
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He has been a surprise, that's for sure. I bought him at such a difficult time, when I didn't know if I'd ever want to ride again. He is nicely cheeky, a bit of a turbo cob when out riding, but knows when to tone it down.
Oldies are the best!
I only started this thread as, at the time, on HHO, there was a lot of talk about not passing on old or compromised horses - just PTS. I just thought that it is a waste when horses are written off without even considering a new home.
When I taught, I was happy to recommend someone buy a horse in their 20's if the horse was the right one for the job. Of course, it brings about planning for when the horse ages further and can no longer do the job, but often the oldies have diamond times to offer.
I also know how important it is to sell correctly. If I have sold, it is akin to an adoption interview. For one that has done me well, I even examine the stables etc. and speak with the trainer. Mostly, if I sell, the horses stay with their new homes to death do they part, as they suit the new owners and the new owners know everything about the horse. I have refused to sell a few times to people who have come but I don't think they are a match. Often it isn't their riding ability that I question, it is their attitude to horse ownership and they way they interact with the horse. One horse, who evented to Novice, I sold to a rider who could barely do rising trot on him, and canter was a disaster; I agreed the sale (for £1) as they were absolutely the right horse for them. They worked it out between themselves as the spirits meshed. That horse passed away over 10 years later, in his late 20s, having had loads of fun - both of them did.
Rigs took me from not knowing if I wanted to ride to feeling happy to go buy a just backed 4yo, unseen, from Ireland. Now, if I buy another, it will likely be a more sporty model again. He has had kids ride him, friends hack out, and now is teaching someone very precious to me to love horses too. I think he, in return, gets a fair deal. I don't pretend I'm the best home for him. But, it is a fair deal.
Oldies are the best!
I only started this thread as, at the time, on HHO, there was a lot of talk about not passing on old or compromised horses - just PTS. I just thought that it is a waste when horses are written off without even considering a new home.
When I taught, I was happy to recommend someone buy a horse in their 20's if the horse was the right one for the job. Of course, it brings about planning for when the horse ages further and can no longer do the job, but often the oldies have diamond times to offer.
I also know how important it is to sell correctly. If I have sold, it is akin to an adoption interview. For one that has done me well, I even examine the stables etc. and speak with the trainer. Mostly, if I sell, the horses stay with their new homes to death do they part, as they suit the new owners and the new owners know everything about the horse. I have refused to sell a few times to people who have come but I don't think they are a match. Often it isn't their riding ability that I question, it is their attitude to horse ownership and they way they interact with the horse. One horse, who evented to Novice, I sold to a rider who could barely do rising trot on him, and canter was a disaster; I agreed the sale (for £1) as they were absolutely the right horse for them. They worked it out between themselves as the spirits meshed. That horse passed away over 10 years later, in his late 20s, having had loads of fun - both of them did.
Rigs took me from not knowing if I wanted to ride to feeling happy to go buy a just backed 4yo, unseen, from Ireland. Now, if I buy another, it will likely be a more sporty model again. He has had kids ride him, friends hack out, and now is teaching someone very precious to me to love horses too. I think he, in return, gets a fair deal. I don't pretend I'm the best home for him. But, it is a fair deal.
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Lovely, lovely horsey day for me yesterday.
Took BF and the dogs to Osberton to show him what I used to do. He only knows me as a windy oldie, jumping small things on stout horses. I took him for the class I used to do, and he could see the difference. He has no wish for me to reactivate that part of my life - fortunately, as I have no wish either!
Dogs had a great day too. BF had them the entire time.
Back home, we rode to the pub. I offered him the choice of horse, he couldn't choose. I suggested Rigs for the trip there and BH for the trip back. It is all of a mile away!
Anyway, this is his 13th ride on a horse. I am loath to give BH up but BH is a better fit for him than Rigs. Rigs has done a sterling job for his first few rides, but I think I am losing BH. Must be love!!! I don't usually let anyone else ride my horse!
Talking of love, Rigs and BF have a real bromance going on. BF loves him for his character and Rigs tucks himself into BF, snuggles up and really looks after him when riding.
Not bad for a man who'd never done horses or dogs before. I mean, I am now into travelling, whereas before I was not, and he has embraced my life too. Apart from poo picking. Dog and horse poo picking is mine, unless I take BH to camp, or he takes the dogs to the pub. In those cases, he is also doing that!
I have had such a lot of highs and lows since I started this thread in 2020. It was supposed to be just about Rigsby, but has turned into more, for me anyway.
Took BF and the dogs to Osberton to show him what I used to do. He only knows me as a windy oldie, jumping small things on stout horses. I took him for the class I used to do, and he could see the difference. He has no wish for me to reactivate that part of my life - fortunately, as I have no wish either!
Dogs had a great day too. BF had them the entire time.
Back home, we rode to the pub. I offered him the choice of horse, he couldn't choose. I suggested Rigs for the trip there and BH for the trip back. It is all of a mile away!
Anyway, this is his 13th ride on a horse. I am loath to give BH up but BH is a better fit for him than Rigs. Rigs has done a sterling job for his first few rides, but I think I am losing BH. Must be love!!! I don't usually let anyone else ride my horse!
Talking of love, Rigs and BF have a real bromance going on. BF loves him for his character and Rigs tucks himself into BF, snuggles up and really looks after him when riding.
Not bad for a man who'd never done horses or dogs before. I mean, I am now into travelling, whereas before I was not, and he has embraced my life too. Apart from poo picking. Dog and horse poo picking is mine, unless I take BH to camp, or he takes the dogs to the pub. In those cases, he is also doing that!
I have had such a lot of highs and lows since I started this thread in 2020. It was supposed to be just about Rigsby, but has turned into more, for me anyway.
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Fab video red! BF is great for only his 13th ride
cauda equina
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You've got 3 great chaps there!
Does BH = Boyfriend's Horse now?
Does BH = Boyfriend's Horse now?
Titchy Pony
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BF's smile says it all! And both horses seem to have really taken to him. That hat cover makes me smile every time I see it as well.
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It does seem to be heading that way.
Rigs is a lovely ride for me when we go out. I just can't believe that I'm letting someone else ride BH!!! Especially as I'm picking him back up.
Here we are about 10 days ago, having a jump.
I am so out of practice and he is so obliging. They both are. I'm very lucky!
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The only ones on the market have been ones that I think Rigs would put a hoof straight through.
One to your specs is being cut this week. It is just a prototype and I have suggested giving it to a horse charity to test thoroughly.
The design looks great, robust etc, it is just how big the holes need to be, and the angle of the interior ramp, to allow hay to drop through as it is eaten. The will eat from the sides rather than the top, so the top will be solid to protect dry hay if that is eaten. He plans on making it big enough for a whole dry bale, that would need separating once in. I felt it had to be quite large to be heavy enough to be stable as hay is pulled out. I also wanted the hay to be raised off the ground and for it to be easy to clean by wooshtering with a hose as old hay is scaggy.
With the fancy cutting machine, it will be easy to alter the hole size.
It has, so far, been a paper exercise. This week, one should be made real.
I can't see it being cheap though. Just for postage will be £££s. I am really fussy about things being solid and safe for horses unattended.
But, still a pipe dream at present.
paddy555
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thanks for the update.
You are lucky having an innovative BF. I love any sort of innovation, making things work better or differently for horses/horse keeping.
Your earlier post about the Makita grinder inspired me and gave me a kick up the backside about something I had been considering for a long while. I spent a long time trying to come up with something very suitable for an old lady (both easier and safer) rather than your hunky BF and finally found a much smaller set up. So now I have joined the grinder brigade and it is SOOO much easier.
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Dremmel?thanks for the update.
You are lucky having an innovative BF. I love any sort of innovation, making things work better or differently for horses/horse keeping.
Your earlier post about the Makita grinder inspired me and gave me a kick up the backside about something I had been considering for a long while. I spent a long time trying to come up with something very suitable for an old lady (both easier and safer) rather than your hunky BF and finally found a much smaller set up. So now I have joined the grinder brigade and it is SOOO much easier.
Rigs so much prefers the grinder to a rasp.
paddy555
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no a dremmel I think would just be too small and too slow.
This one. (just a happens to be an Aug link first one I came across)
A real "ladies" grinder. Just as quick as a proper angle grinder but about a third of the weight, very manoeuvrable and very accurate.
The horses love it. I think I can carry on trimming now till I'm 100.
www.milwaukeetool.com.au
This one. (just a happens to be an Aug link first one I came across)
A real "ladies" grinder. Just as quick as a proper angle grinder but about a third of the weight, very manoeuvrable and very accurate.
The horses love it. I think I can carry on trimming now till I'm 100.
M12 FUEL™ Right Angle Die Grinder (Tool Only)
The M12 FUEL™ Right Angle Die Grinder is the first cordless right angle die grinder that delivers the performance and size professional service mechanics demand. The die grinder delivers maximum power for heavy duty applications and features POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor technology. The cordless...
www.milwaukeetool.com.au
paddy555
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about 3.31 on this video shows the Milwaukee and compares it to a de Walt (which is very similar to a Makita)
I got the die grinder. I didn't bother with the straight one, I can use a knife easily enough.
I got the die grinder. I didn't bother with the straight one, I can use a knife easily enough.
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no a dremmel I think would just be too small and too slow.
This one. (just a happens to be an Aug link first one I came across)
A real "ladies" grinder. Just as quick as a proper angle grinder but about a third of the weight, very manoeuvrable and very accurate.
The horses love it. I think I can carry on trimming now till I'm 100.
M12 FUEL™ Right Angle Die Grinder (Tool Only)
The M12 FUEL™ Right Angle Die Grinder is the first cordless right angle die grinder that delivers the performance and size professional service mechanics demand. The die grinder delivers maximum power for heavy duty applications and features POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor technology. The cordless...
Wow, that does look like a me-friendly one. Yes, I have no idea why more people aren't doing it with a machine!
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paddy555
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he's a bit older isn't he. I trimmed a 23yo today, not a very pleasant cuddly horse. Not the easiest to trim from pulling feet back. Hard work and heavy on the back. Not obviously arthritic but he has it in his jaw.
First time he had heard the grinder, stood like and rock then afterwards he just stood talking, being pleasant and it was obvious he had totally adored the experience. He has never liked anything much before in his whole life.
So I am starting to think that older horses are finding trimming with a rasp, the constant movement of t he rasp on the foot and the time it takes as hard work for them.
I am quite shattered at how well he adapted to a grinder and how happy it a made him (and me, happy horse happy me.
) I didn't expect that.
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Yes, he will have some arthritis in his hocks, he was lame in both before I bought him, when he was on box rest for lami. He dislikes being trimmed but loves it with the grinder.he's a bit older isn't he. I trimmed a 23yo today, not a very pleasant cuddly horse. Not the easiest to trim from pulling feet back. Hard work and heavy on the back. Not obviously arthritic but he has it in his jaw.
First time he had heard the grinder, stood like and rock then afterwards he just stood talking, being pleasant and it was obvious he had totally adored the experience. He has never liked anything much before in his whole life.
So I am starting to think that older horses are finding trimming with a rasp, the constant movement of t he rasp on the foot and the time it takes as hard work for them.
I am quite shattered at how well he adapted to a grinder and how happy it a made him (and me, happy horse happy me.
I have no idea why some people are so resistant.
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It was Horsey Friday again for us today. I'll include BH as we had fun at an arena hire. I have no ambitions now and BH has no athletic ambitions at all, but is kind and obliging.
But the real reason for posting on Rigsby's thread is we did a Riggers-energy-saving exercise last night. BF went for a riding lesson on a simulator. We will likely be cantering on the beach in Lanzarote next month and I wanted his ass in the saddle, or at least the capability to plant it there.
I don't think you can tell he's only ridden 15 times.
But the real reason for posting on Rigsby's thread is we did a Riggers-energy-saving exercise last night. BF went for a riding lesson on a simulator. We will likely be cantering on the beach in Lanzarote next month and I wanted his ass in the saddle, or at least the capability to plant it there.
I don't think you can tell he's only ridden 15 times.
cauda equina
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No you can't, that's a very nice sitting trot!
