I have a lovely bunch of horses in Fordingbridge who could use more riding. I ve had enough of time wasters so please don t contact me if you don t have transport (no public transport), are under 18 and do not have a responsible adult to sign a share agreement, are just coming out of a riding school or if you don t plan on committing for more than a few weeks.

In return -
Poppy: 16.2 Irish sport mare,18yo but still plenty of life in her. 100% in traffic, not the spooky sort. Doesn t buck rear or bolt. Snaffle mouthed. Happy for her to jump up to 70/80cm. Can have a nap when hacking alone so for this reason no novices. She just goes backwards and won t bother when she knows she can t get away with it. Good ground manners.

Dave: 17hh Tb gelding. Has silly ears and can t neigh. Old man. Loves a walk round the block. Not spooky, great with traffic. Only in light work at the moment due to lack of time so will need someone happy to help fitten him up. You ll need to be experienced with racehorses as he takes a bit of persuading to stop after a canter even though he s old and decrepit. Perfect gent on the ground.

Alfie: 14.1hh Welsh gelding. Very strong fiery pony. Not a children s ride. Excellent jumper and will hack all day. Doesn t bolt buck or rear but is very very forward. You cant be a wet lettuce on the ground as he will completely take the mic if he thinks you re scared.

Skipper: 17hh ID gelding, insanely talented horse. Ex-huntamasters horse, well schooled, jumped up to 1.20m. Can nap hacking alone and will do a little rear if you don t get after him but if you growl at him he goes on - not dangerous by any means. Snaffle mouthed, good on the roads, can be a little spooky as can any horse with blood.

Des: 15hh PRE Spanish gelding. Like a big dog - des is trick trained and will rear and bow on command. He has slight sway back so a lightweight experienced rider is paramount. Des hacks alone and in company and has excellent paces for flatwork working in a natural outline. Des does not jump. He is a natural worrier so you need to be calm and gentle with him and in return he ll be your best friend.

They are all kept on my own yard where there is lovely hacking and people to hack with and a summer riding field with a full set of showjumps. There is the chance to compete or come to clinics and fun rides as I have a trailer.
I would consider full loan from current yard of some of the horses - none of them will be moving so please don t ask.
Riders insurance required, please be honest about your ability.
I m not as difficult to get on with as this add suggests and as long as you re reliable and look after my horses I won t bother you - I m just sick of being messed around.

Financial contribution and light chores required. Set days preferred as people changing days last minute ends up too stressful but can consider shift workers as long as communication is there.