Plas Equestrian starter harness great first harness, machine wash

Advantages: adjustability of the roko buckles and the machine wash
Disadvantages: Blinkers are a bit square and stiff

...I have this harness for my Shetland pony and find it excellent it really molds to her body shape and i think she finds it comfortable and a good fit, she goes very well in it. The roko fully adjustable buckles mean you can get the fit just right. The only down side i would say is the bridle as the blinkers are a bit stiff and you cannot mould them to fit around the eye. I use a traditional bridle with this harness but the plas equestrian bridle would be ok to start off with with pre driving training. The machine wash is what drew me to this, you can literally just chuck it in the wash and bung it on the line to dry, brilliant time saver - it washes well. All round good reasonably priced harness for training and pleasure driving....

allys-ponies 06.05.2009 · Read review
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Owning a Thoroughbred ex-racehorse.

Advantages: Beautiful, sensitive, inteligent creatures.
Disadvantages: Not for the novice horse owner!

...they are not suited to life as a racehorse. When leaving racing most ex-racers have plenty of life left in them and many adapt well to new lives. Ex-racehorses are used to human contact, and familiar with travelling and are usually exceptional in traffic. Wtih proper re-training these horses can go on to have successful carrers in other equestrian disaplines such as eventing, polo, hunting and dressage. Ex-racehorses can be picked up at sales much more cheeply than a 'ready made' horse. This is where the trouble can begin, inexperienced owners think they are getting a bargain but in reality they are probably getting more than they bargained for! Racehorses are not broken and schooled in the same way as riding horses. For example when a jockey mounts a racehorse it is done on the move by a leg up. My horse is 13 years old and left racing...

MrPillsy 17.08.2004 · Read review
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The Equestrian Enthusiast's Bible

Advantages: reports,classified, writing
Disadvantages: racing reports are probably better in the racing post

...As a horse owner I regularly buy this magazine especially in the winter when jump racing is at its peak in the season. As little girl I dreamed I would have a picture of me and pony in here and still wish that now! Horse and Hound magazine is a bible for the equestrian enthusiast as it contains reports and news of all aspects of riding. The articles are usually quite general and apply to most horse lovers. They are often on new topics or those in the media which makes the weekly magazine justiable. The reports are good but if you are a racing enthusiast then often the racing post offers better reports. However the coverage of point to point is excellent and there are usually photos from all meetings and detailed reports. I especially like the the titbits from the sidelines as these are often very funny. The letters page is often...

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To protect and serve

Advantages: easily adjustable and robust
Disadvantages: possible weakness with the zip

...garment that meets The British Equestrian Trade Association standards highest level of protection grading. Getting the right fit is vitally important as is getting the right advice from an experienced rider. The literature with the protector provides additional advice on how it should be worn and fitted. The junior version comes in five different sizes and in three colours; black, navy, and black watch tartan. It is also machine washable and easy wipe clean. The retail price on the Just Togs website is £65.00 however we bought it locally for £60.00. Just Togs website http://www.horsingaroundsaddlery.co.uk/index.html...

atticusuk 22.04.2004 · Read review
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Review of Just Togs Junior Equestrian Body Protector

Working Livery

Advantages: Cheaper than full livery, horse gets the full works, regularly ridden
Disadvantages: Other people riding your horse, lack of control

...was given and Dawn took her new 14.2 Welsh Cob mare, Dobbs, to a livery yard at a local college, to be used on working livery by the students doing equestrian courses. The arrangement must have lasted about 18 months. Meanwhile mum and I were quite impressed by the college, the livery costs £200 month not including vets bills and the farrier. That is full livery, so turning in and out, rugging up, feeding, mucking out, grooming, tack cleaning and care, excercise during term time and being there for the vet. The cost doesn't include extra expensives such as vaccinations, worming, vet bils or the farrier. With all these expenses it comes to about £90 a week. Anyone in the horse world would agree that for all the services it provides, it's a pretty good price. So my mum and I spent a few months debating it (and convincing dad to agree...

Billieuk 10.10.2006 · Read review
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Horsing Around Is Fun But Expensive

Advantages: Fun outdoor activity that can be shared
Disadvantages: Cost, Cost and Cost

...to all ponies and may/may not be bought with the pony. Personally I have always let my ponies tack go with them when we have sadly had to sell them as I feel the saddle was fitted for that pony and belongs to him/her. Saddles range in price depending on if it is new/second hand and the style/make, but be prepared to pay for the ponies comfort and have the saddle fitted. A new saddle can be anywhere up to £800+ depending the material/make although I personally paid an average of £250 fitted. Saddle cloths/numnahs, brushing boots, and overreach boots may also be needed, I would recommend the reader investigates prices at local tack shops and equestrian catalogues (i.e.robinsons www.robinsons-uk.com). You will then need a trailer to transport your pony, our first trailer was a reconditioned second hand one, £800, we then had to change...

milmol 24.10.2002 · Read review
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Great equestrian resource

Advantages: The search features and layout
Disadvantages: Requires more suppliers and services to be listed

...Horse Connections is an extremely easy to use service with lots of useful information for anyone with an interest in horses/ponies. The main features have been categorised to aid the user to locate what they are looking for quickly and easily and I have certainly found this to be the case. The site is regularly updated and contains a vast amount of equestrian information. The best part is that it is run and maintained by a horse owner who understands not only the computer side of things, but actually knows what other horse owners are truly interested in. The layout is also well designed, not too fussy and is pleasing to the eye. There are various search options that a user can select if looking for an item for sale and you can list items wanted for free. If you are looking for a horse for sale there is even a mailing list that you...

Suzie406 19.01.2001 (18.01.2001) · Read review
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Review of horseconnections.co.uk

Saddles, which saddles to buy and how to measure your saddle

Advantages: Self Adjusting Gullett, Saddle with adjustable gullet, very comfortable for horse and rider
Disadvantages: Cut Back Pommel, girth straps slightly to far back, not sure about the knee rolls

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fimbles 27.08.2009 · Read review
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Should be Easier to Get Your Leg Over.

Advantages: Saves lengthening stirrup.
Disadvantages: No pocket, muddy.

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spottydog2 16.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of Stonar School Equestrian Centre

Clipping a horse to ride.

Advantages: Easier to keep clean, horse doesn`t sweat as much.
Disadvantages: Some don`t like being clipped, may need exercise sheet.

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spottydog2 05.11.2006 · Read review
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