Archive for the ‘Questions’ Category

Problem with my horse charging at jumps

Posted on January 7th, 2010 by James

Anna from Buckinghamshire asks Melanie: “Hello, I have recently been having troubles with my horse Spider. He is normally very uneasy in his canter and charges at the jumps. I think he was broken to drive a cart, but he has only had 3 owners. The girl before us mainly used him for competitons and [...]

Concerned about Horse Breaking

Posted on December 30th, 2009 by James

Kimberly from Leicestershire asks: Hello I am just making enquiries and looking for some advice I have recently bought a 2 year old colt, he has been gelded and is a very kind natured horse, he is calm and easy to handle, he is a pure bred Spanish horse, someone has told me that when [...]

Help with training an ex-racehorse

Posted on December 28th, 2009 by James

A question from Debbie, Berkshire. Hi Melanie. I am 40 yrs old and have been riding since aged 5 yrs, I have had a 5 yr break to have my kids and bought an ex racehorse in September this yr. He’s adorable, 23 races and retired 3 yrs ago with a tendon injury. He’s quite [...]

Help! My 5 year old Mare won’t stop biting!

Posted on December 9th, 2009 by James

Natasha from Surrey asks Melanie “I’ve got a nearly 5 year old tb mare. She didn’t had a good time in the racing yard. She puts her ears back on anything (it is better now then it was 6 month ago) she also bites. She just bites after everybody who walks past when she’s in [...]

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