I ride a welsh cob too! All the horses that caught my eye in the 16 - 17hh height bracket either sold before I could get to see them or were too expensive so I thought I might get a better horse for my money in the 15 - 16hh bracket. People tend to prefer bigger horses for dressage. Welshies make me...

I find this subject really interesting - my horse has a long neck but he naturally has a very high head carriage as it ties in quite low. He seems to suck it back towards his withers so the underside bulges and lengthens and his back hollows. He is a very reactive tense person by nature. I worked a ...

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Stop smoking and use the money to learn to drive asap Dont go to London Don't feel like you need a boyfriend all the time Learn German Start riding again - it's the only thing you've ever been passionate about Don't waste your academic ability but study equine science - that way you might actually c...

Thanks Guys, LTison I would definitely be interested in your opinion of the Professional and will check out the other recommendations too. AmityBee, I had never thought about the 'broken line' and what effect that would have. I just assumed curved girths gave more elbow room for horses horses with a...

Fairfax girth v professional choice dressage girth? Anyone got any experience with either? My horse has big shoulders and the saddle has a tendency to want to slip back a little too far back at times. Currently using a plain straight leather (non elasticated) girth with a sheepskin pad underneath. T...