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TheFarrier · 18-06-2014 11:44am

sup_dude wrote: »

Don't have one, unfortunately

Make one. Small bucket with holes, and a bit of a strap up behind his ears.

I don't think they're too dear either, and are fierce handy for things like that, lami ponies etc

Ave Sodalis · 18-06-2014 8:18pm

TheFarrier wrote: »

Make one. Small bucket with holes, and a bit of a strap up behind his ears.

I don't think they're too dear either, and are fierce handy for things like that, lami ponies etc

It's not my yard unfortunately. I don't think the owner would be too pleased if I start poking holes in buckets while she's away

Plus, I think the pony would find having a bucket strapped to him to be the best fun ever, and have himself even more cut by running into things whilst playing with his new "toy"

In other news, hay day today!

elusiveguy · 23-06-2014 10:27am

Anyone struggling with the heat?? I think Buddys favourite part of each session is being hosed off!!

Ah_Yeah · 23-06-2014 11:15am

How did everyone get on at the weekend? We rode in a yard show yesterday and won our class

Only a little yard show so nothing special, but I was so proud as she's only back in work a month after a 9 week break, and I had only jumped her twice before yesterday since she came back into work!

dave66 · 23-06-2014 5:07pm

Congrats Ah_Yeah on winning your class!

Good weekend, daughter got 2nd place (Junior Prelim) at Eastern Region Dressage Ireland event in Boswell.

Busy week ahead, bringing her XC Training on Wednesday with a gang from the yard and then Equifestival at the weekend. Just about to post of her application for the RDS Horseshow

emma-fly · 24-06-2014 12:52pm

My poor dude has been lame for the last two weeks with a really bad drop... He is just about sound now so hopefully we are back in action for some showjumping at Charleville show this weekend!

TheFarrier · 24-06-2014 6:37pm

Badly wanted week off means i get to do whatever the fudge I want without having to think about other peoples horses for ten whole days

emma-fly · 24-06-2014 11:41pm

Well... Except all of ours of course...!

dave66 · 26-06-2014 10:44am

Well XC Training in Grange Farm (near Kilcock) went great, 9 horses from the yard travelled and a fun day out was had. Next up, Equifestival in Cavan, then the following weekend back to Boswell for more Dressage Ireland. This horsing around business keeps a Dad busy!

elusiveguy · 01-07-2014 11:48am

Had an osteo out to us yesterday, no wonder Bud was odd going left, I basically had no control over the left hand side of my body :P

He loved his treatment too, lots and lots of sleepy chewing noises

Ave Sodalis · 02-07-2014 12:27am

Has anyone else ever had a horse start kicking itself when stressed? We've a lovely placid breaker who was really easy to break because of her easy going temper. The most she would do is bounce into canter if she had a few days off, or step sidewards if a bird suddenly flew out of a tree (and it's not even a jump). The only time she had gotten anyway worked up was when she got a wolf tooth removed and would pull back every so often. We brought her onto the road the last day as she had never seen a car before. I was riding her and another woman was leading her. The miniature Shetland on the drive way, with two horses in the field on the other side made her a bit hyper so she was alert by the time we got to the road. It's a fairly busy road, so we pulled into the neighbours driveway. The first car beeped on its way past, so she shot forward and became quite tense. Another car followed shortly after and she began hitting her stomach. I thought it was a bit windy for flies but thought that maybe there was a tough one about so ignored it. Walked down the road a bit with horse still tense but walking on when we heard a motorbike in the distance. I hopped down and we took the horse into the next house. The bike flew past (it didn't slow down one bit), and the horse jumped, and started shaking and kicking away at her stomach. She was so stressed, we didn't bother getting back up on her and just walked her home, putting her in a small field beside the road with the Shetland tied beside her. Now, I've seen horses get stressed before in new situations but never seen them try to hurt themselves because of it. She calmed down in yhe field and stopped kicking. I'm figuring that because she's usually such a placid horse all the time that she just doesn't know how to deal with stress then.

elusiveguy · 02-07-2014 10:58am

Ulcers maybe???

Ave Sodalis · 02-07-2014 11:04am

elusiveguy wrote: »

Ulcers maybe???

I was wondering about that but she never does it any other time and she's on an all hay/grass diet so it really doesn't seem likely.

marley123 · 02-07-2014 1:23pm

I would be thinking same regarding Ulcers... Also OP just as a caution if horse is overly stressed out just be careful horse isn't displaying Colic like symptoms caused by the stress.

Ave Sodalis · 02-07-2014 1:54pm

Oh she's been fine since, this was last Friday and she was back to her usual laidback self by the next day. She's even been on the road again. I just thought it was an interesting reaction and was wondering if anyone else came across it.

emma-fly · 10-07-2014 2:17pm

Went to my first AIRC ODE at the weekend, was riding at AP level and we managed to come fourth!
Very excited, got a 33.5 in the dressage and it was our first time to do it in a competition

Kevhog1988 · 23-07-2014 10:05pm

could people let me know about the pricing of this little cob I'm selling?

http://www.donedeal.co.uk/cobs-for-sale/13-2hh-skewbald-cob-rides-drives/7157432

she really is a genuine little cob and very good to do anything with.
Anyway… dad mentioned to the local riding school guy that i was selling her. He came and took a loo and said the most he would be willing to spend on her is 250?? surely for a good pony this is a insult?? i was letting her off cheap at 500 in the hope that she would go to a family that would make use of her as she really does relish a bit of riding.

Ave Sodalis · 23-07-2014 10:11pm

theemigrant wrote: »

could people let me know about the pricing of this little cob I'm selling?

http://www.donedeal.co.uk/cobs-for-sale/13-2hh-skewbald-cob-rides-drives/7157432

she really is a genuine little cob and very good to do anything with.
Anyway… dad mentioned to the local riding school guy that i was selling her. He came and took a loo and said the most he would be willing to spend on her is 250?? surely for a good pony this is a insult?? i was letting her off cheap at 500 in the hope that she would go to a family that would make use of her as she really does relish a bit of riding.

250?!:eek: That's factory price...
If she's broke and genuine, I'd even have thought 500 was cheap.
In terms of the ad, it might be no harm to put in more photos of her doing the things you claim she can do?

Kevhog1988 · 23-07-2014 10:23pm

sup_dude wrote: »

250?!:eek: That's factory price...
If she's broke and genuine, I'd even have thought 500 was cheap.
In terms of the ad, it might be no harm to put in more photos of her doing the things you claim she can do?[/QUOTE

I'm too tall for her now. Friends sister si going to sit on her for pics over the weekend when I'm home.

Kevhog1988 · 24-07-2014 10:50am

sup_dude wrote: »

250?!:eek: That's factory price...
If she's broke and genuine, I'd even have thought 500 was cheap.
In terms of the ad, it might be no harm to put in more photos of her doing the things you claim she can do?

But yeah i thought she was cheap too… she's a nice looking pony and definitely a good pony for a starter or even a mother/daughter.

Odelay · 28-07-2014 7:09pm

Went to camphire horse trials on Sunday, fantastic day out. Standard was astonishing, easy to get around, standing on the hill you could often see three horses jumping at once. €10 for parking well spent and I think a fair percentage of it goes to the local community.

Looking forward to seeing some videos of it online.

marley123 · 29-07-2014 8:59am

Was at Kilmac show over the weekend - definately ran smoother as they split the busier classes over two rings.. Format of one of the kids classes were a bit confusing though - in first ridden kids didn't even trot as a group.. As usual though really enjoyed it but numbers of competitors/spectators well down on previous years, possibly to do with Tatts on the same weekend.

Ah_Yeah · 10-08-2014 12:28am

How is everyone enjoying the Horse Show so far (for those of you that went)? I managed to get a great haul at TRI and Holmestead!

Still don't have enough things though

Can anyone recommend a good coat whitening shampoo? Need one for my filthy grey!

Ave Sodalis · 10-08-2014 11:02am

Ah_Yeah wrote: »

How is everyone enjoying the Horse Show so far (for those of you that went)? I managed to get a great haul at TRI and Holmestead!

Still don't have enough things though Can anyone recommend a good coat whitening shampoo? Need one for my filthy grey!

Ah there were so many bargains at it this year, even for a Saturday... Really wanted those hats that everyone was wearing. They were about 40euro but I know someone who has had one for years and they're brilliant. There was a pair of boots in Holmestead I wanted too for 60euro but I just bought a pair of boots a few weeks ago that I haven't worn yet

Erm, in terms of stains, not really. Quic Silver I found great though, just for bringing out their whiteness. We had a little Welsh pony that was going to a show and the owner wanted us to get it ready. We washed her with fairy liquid, then that stuff and then went crazy with baby powder and chalk for the stains

She was sparkling white, we didn't want to put her back into her stable in case the sawdust left a mark!

Ah_Yeah · 10-08-2014 1:31pm

sup_dude wrote: »

Ah there were so many bargains at it this year, even for a Saturday... Really wanted those hats that everyone was wearing. They were about 40euro but I know someone who has had one for years and they're brilliant. There was a pair of boots in Holmestead I wanted too for 60euro but I just bought a pair of boots a few weeks ago that I haven't worn yet

Erm, in terms of stains, not really. Quic Silver I found great though, just for bringing out their whiteness. We had a little Welsh pony that was going to a show and the owner wanted us to get it ready. We washed her with fairy liquid, then that stuff and then went crazy with baby powder and chalk for the stains She was sparkling white, we didn't want to put her back into her stable in case the sawdust left a mark!

Yeah,I managed to get a cooler rug, fetlock boots, two numnahs, a leather headcollar and a new girth for €130! So happy

I've heard great things about the spot/stain remover and whitening spray, but have yet to find a good shampoo. I usually use the Aldi Tea Tree Shampoo which does a great job, but not sure if there's anything better out there. Especially for her tail!

Marley123, you have a coloured mare, any tips?

dave66 · 11-08-2014 3:46pm

Ah_Yeah wrote: »

How is everyone enjoying the Horse Show so far (for those of you that went)? I managed to get a great haul at TRI and Holmestead!

Still don't have enough things though Can anyone recommend a good coat whitening shampoo? Need one for my filthy grey!

We've found that the blue coloured fairy liquid is better than any shampoo

Kevhog1988 · 11-08-2014 4:27pm

I've had someone interested in my pony…. thing is they are looking to take her on a 6 week loan to see will the daughter stay interested. what would your views on this be???

Ah_Yeah · 11-08-2014 5:11pm

theemigrant wrote: »

I've had someone interested in my pony…. thing is they are looking to take her on a 6 week loan to see will the daughter stay interested. what would your views on this be???

I have always been in the camp of loan in current yard or no loan at all. Too risky.

Kevhog1988 · 11-08-2014 5:13pm

Ah_Yeah wrote: »

I have always been in the camp of loan in current yard or no loan at all. Too risky.

There happy to let us view the facilities etc. they want a 5 week loan tho... Worried it coincides with kids back to school

convert · 11-08-2014 5:15pm

theemigrant wrote: »

I've had someone interested in my pony…. thing is they are looking to take her on a 6 week loan to see will the daughter stay interested. what would your views on this be???

I've seen (and experienced) too many horror stories to allow a horse or pony go out on loan. Anyone interested can come and ride them in my yard as often as they like, or try them out at a competition with me there, but nothing else. Ah-Yeah's idea re. a trial in the current yard is probably a good idea.

Ah_Yeah · 11-08-2014 5:15pm

theemigrant wrote: »

There happy to let us view the facilities etc. they want a 5 week loan tho... Worried it coincides with kids back to school

Regardless of facilities, you don't know what the 'caregiver' will be like. My horse could be loaned to a 5 star eventing yard, and the rider could pull him in the mouth, give him girth galls or leave him with stone bruises from not picking out his feet. They could also not muck out his stable enough, or provide him with adequate care.

I'd be really wary of loans of that length and away from home.

Kevhog1988 · 11-08-2014 5:28pm

Ah_Yeah wrote: »

Regardless of facilities, you don't know what the 'caregiver' will be like. My horse could be loaned to a 5 star eventing yard, and the rider could pull him in the mouth, give him girth galls or leave him with stone bruises from not picking out his feet. They could also not muck out his stable enough, or provide him with adequate care.

I'd be really wary of loans of that length and away from home.

Apparently the mother rides too. They are speaking of giving a deposit on her. I have had horses on loan before but that was with people who knew me well. The thing is this is only the second interested person in the pony and i havent the room for her over next winter as we have lost some of our grazing

Ah_Yeah · 11-08-2014 5:34pm

theemigrant wrote: »

Apparently the mother rides too. They are speaking of giving a deposit on her. I have had horses on loan before but that was with people who knew me well. The thing is this is only the second interested person in the pony and i havent the room for her over next winter as we have lost some of our grazing

It's really up to you tbh - a quick search on this forum will show you that the camps are well and truly divided on this topic - but I personally wouldn't be giving a lengthy trial away from my own yard.

monflat · 11-08-2014 6:04pm

theemigrant wrote: »

There happy to let us view the facilities etc. they want a 5 week loan tho... Worried it coincides with kids back to school

Yep me too there's load's of people who could ruin a horse
But isn't this the pony who you are not looking for much money for?
if it were me and small money I'd take the chance
I know you would like the best for the pony but no I would not do it anyway.
They might be genuine or they might want a pony for a few weeks and hand back

Ah_Yeah · 11-08-2014 6:07pm

I'd be more willing to loan my pony to a reputable riding school than a stranger, they are more accountable and you can tell by visiting and seeing the condition of existing RS ponies how they treat their animals.

It may be an option for the winter. The likes of Calliaghstown and Brennanstown are always on the lookout for good solid RS ponies, if your pony is good enough

marley123 · 12-08-2014 11:27am

I would be very dubious on giving a trial for such a length of time.... We are pony hunting at the moment & going to see one tomorrow. Trial period is out of the question but seller has said that he will take the pony to a SJ venue, XC Venue etc so we can see the pony in lots of different environments.

Kevhog1988 · 12-08-2014 1:17pm

marley123 wrote: »

I would be very dubious on giving a trial for such a length of time.... We are pony hunting at the moment & going to see one tomorrow. Trial period is out of the question but seller has said that he will take the pony to a SJ venue, XC Venue etc so we can see the pony in lots of different environments.

Its just beginning to look too weird… she's now looking to loan the pony for two months "to see if it works out".

monflat · 12-08-2014 1:24pm

theemigrant wrote: »

Its just beginning to look too weird… she's now looking to loan the pony for two months "to see if it works out".

Sounds like someone who wants a pony to tide them over and hand back after 2 months

Put a price to the loan and see them run off.

Ah_Yeah · 12-08-2014 2:00pm

theemigrant wrote: »

Its just beginning to look too weird… she's now looking to loan the pony for two months "to see if it works out".

Tell her simply that the pony is for sale, not for loan. By loaning the pony out for 8 weeks to someone who may or may not buy, you are running the risk of missing out on a genuine buyer in those 8 weeks. If the pony doesn't work out she can sell it, like anyone who buys a horse.

Tell her she can loan it at your yard, and that you'll bring it to shows, but the pony does not leave the yard.

That's what I would do anyway.

paddi22 · 12-08-2014 10:17pm

I'd never loan a horse out. too much can go wrong. i'd happily box a person anywhere to try it at venues, or let them ride it at my yard. but i'd never trust lending it out on trial. Girl at our yard had a 5 month trial and then handed horse back at the end due to an injury it got. madness!

charlieIRL · 13-08-2014 11:18am

My daughter jumped her first 1m course in a lesson on the new pony last night, to say I'm relieved is an understatement!!!!

Kevhog1988 · 13-08-2014 12:13pm

charlieIRL wrote: »

My daughter jumped her first 1m course in a lesson on the new pony last night, to say I'm relieved is an understatement!!!!

Hedges next

charlieIRL · 13-08-2014 1:15pm

theemigrant wrote: »

Hedges next

ha ha, no thanks! No hunting for my kids.

Ave Sodalis · 19-08-2014 5:11pm

I love teaching kids with zero common sense...
"Don't run behind the horse"
"Okay" *runs behind horse anyway*
"Stop, seriously, he will kick you"
*Yeah, you said" *starts jumping behind horse and then runs up behind him again*
"I said stop running!"
"I'm not running, I'm jogging. You're so vague about stuff"

Ugggghhhhh! :mad:

Kevhog1988 · 19-08-2014 9:01pm

charlieIRL wrote: »

ha ha, no thanks! No hunting for my kids.

Best education any rider can get in my opinion!! After a couple of seasons hunting i was fearless!

Odelay · 19-08-2014 9:38pm

charlieIRL wrote: »

ha ha, no thanks! No hunting for my kids.

If hunting foxes isn't your thing try a drag hunt, but beware, you're not supposed to cross-dress:mad:

charlieIRL · 19-08-2014 10:05pm

I know all about hunting, I've hunted with the local drag hunt here and another one for a few years. My two nephews and niece (21, 19 & 16) haven't missed a Sunday in about 4 years! I don't ride anymore so am not letting an 8 &.11 year old off with them unless I'm going!!!

My youngest had an awful close one Sunday night when he pony slipped and fell on top of her. We initially thought her leg was broke in a few places but after a night in A&E all's not as bad as first feared but she won't be riding for a while. Very simple thing happen and nobody's fault but could have been a lot worse.

convert · 20-08-2014 8:55am

charlieIRL wrote: »

I don't ride anymore so am not letting an 8 &.11 year old off with them unless I'm going!!!

I love to see kids out hunting, and it's great seeing the smiles on their faces at the end of the day, but it really surprises me the number of parents who leave their young kids out on their own and then disappear off, expecting those out hunting to look after them, and then come back at the end of the day to collect them (specific children's meets aside, obviously). I think you're being completely responsible with that outlook, but maybe when they get a little older they could go out with your nieces and nephew, if you think they'd be ok with keeping an eye on their little cousins!

My youngest had an awful close one Sunday night when he pony slipped and fell on top of her. We initially thought her leg was broke in a few places but after a night in A&E all's not as bad as first feared but she won't be riding for a while. Very simple thing happen and nobody's fault but could have been a lot worse.

That's such a nasty shock when something like that happens. Thankfully it's not broken, but even the bruising that can happen from something small can be quite painful. I got a fall about 20 months ago where the horse stood on my leg (just on the shinbone where the stirrup leather crosses). Thankfully it wasn't too bad, but the leg swelled up to at least 2-3 times its normal size, and even still there's a bruise/mark on the leg where the impact happened. Unfortunately I didn't have the luxury of not being able to ride, but thankfully your little one isn't in that position, so she'll be able to let it heal well before she has to ride again.

On a plus side (from her point of view) at least this happened at the end of the summer so she didn't miss any riding time during the holidays!

marley123 · 20-08-2014 3:12pm

Hope your daughter will be ok... hunting isn't for everyone.. I do personally NOT have the nerve for it at all..however my youngest @ 7 went hunting off the lead rein earlier in the year but had a nanny rider with her.... she really loved it

charlieIRL wrote: »

I know all about hunting, I've hunted with the local drag hunt here and another one for a few years. My two nephews and niece (21, 19 & 16) haven't missed a Sunday in about 4 years! I don't ride anymore so am not letting an 8 &.11 year old off with them unless I'm going!!!

My youngest had an awful close one Sunday night when he pony slipped and fell on top of her. We initially thought her leg was broke in a few places but after a night in A&E all's not as bad as first feared but she won't be riding for a while. Very simple thing happen and nobody's fault but could have been a lot worse.

Kevhog1988 · 20-08-2014 3:21pm

convert wrote: »

I love to see kids out hunting, and it's great seeing the smiles on their faces at the end of the day, but it really surprises me the number of parents who leave their young kids out on their own and then disappear off, expecting those out hunting to look after them, and then come back at the end of the day to collect them (specific children's meets aside, obviously). I think you're being completely responsible with that outlook, but maybe when they get a little older they could go out with your nieces and nephew, if you think they'd be ok with keeping an eye on their little cousins!

I was brought when i was 11 and dad followed by car. I hunted (drag) with the North Kildare Farmers as a kid. Some excellent helpful adults stay at the back to help smaller children or unruly ponies along. There was always the mentality that nobody was left behind. Then as we got older we would jump on a bold pony to get it across a drain for the smaller kids etc.

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