Anyone who has spent time around horses will know they are all different. You don’t need to be a horse whisperer to tell a sociable horse from one that is more aloof. Or a confident horse from one that’s a bit grumpy.
Love horses? Then you'll enjoy eventing, the ultimate sporting challenge for horses and their riders Racing and show jumping test horses' skills in just one discipline, whereas eventing showcases the whole range.
I like to think that I am a practical pony owner. I don’t stress too much about the day-to-day care. I get organised on days when I have an early start and leave feeds and hay ready to save time.
So it feels like forever since I really felt like me and Travis have taken a step forwards. He is a quirky boy and has the patience of a Saint, although still isn’t quite enough to describe what is needed to progress this horse.
It’s definitely time to introduce the new kid on the block. Retired racehorse Lord Ben. I would use the term “Ex-Racer” however this chaps incredible 9 year racing career deserves more recognition and having a flawlessly injury free long term career.
Please someone tell me I am not the only one who has been 100% ready to jack horses in this year. 25 years of riding and 16 years of horse ownership and never have I ever been this fed up.
The weather hasn’t been very kind to us these past few weeks since the move, I think we have had 1 full dry day – let’s hope Spring is on the way with some drier days or the horses may have to learn some Aqua Aerobics!
Like us, horses and ponies have a set of baby (deciduous) teeth that are replaced with adult (permanent) teeth as they age. The first teeth to be replaced are the middle four incisors, two at the top and two on the bottom.
Well, we have had a mammoth last couple of weeks. I'm finally able to release our big new yipee!! After 7 months (felt like a whole lot longer!!) of stress, tears and never giving up...I'm pleased to say we are now yard owners!!