Hi everyone, my names Charlotte and I own a 10 year old 15.1hh TB mare called Abbey. I have owned her since she was 4, but have known her since a 2yo. She was my 1st horse, and so we have learnt an awful lot together along the way. Up until last year, I was just bringing her on very slowly, and we were competing in unaff dressage, prelim mainly, but always placed, and she was happy jumping 3ft-3ft3 in the school and XC up to around 2'9''. We were about to embark on our first proper competition season, with hopes of eventing this year, but unfortunately shes been out of work since June with hindlimb suspensory ligament problems.
I love the website, discovered it on friday, and have been hooked on the foalcam ever since. Was up late sunday watching cocoa foaling! Should have been revising and having an early night as had an exam monday morning, but was just gripped to my comp screen!
Charlotte

Hi and welcome.
Like Ruth&Meg said on another thread this forum stuff is very, very addictive

Hiah - whereabouts in Bristol are you? I used to live near Bristol!

I currently live in Redland, but I keep my horse in Lower Almondsbury. Will be moving south of Bristol this summer though, to the Langford/Congresbury area.

Hi sorry about your mare ......hope she has a speedy recovery for you

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life without horses & chocolate just wouldn t be worth living!
sarah x

I grew up in Nailsea - not far from Congresbury!

Hi Charlotte - welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear about your horses lameness and I hope she gets better soon!

Welcome to the addiction! lol

Hello and welcome.

Hello and welcome, I am from Bristol too, Badminton side, only 15 mins away for me. Lovely picture of your mare

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Hi Charlotte,
Another new person here, but lots of familiar faces from saddle-up. I keep my horses between almondsbury & thornbury & live locally too. Used to live in Congresbury before that! Will you be moving to study at Langford?

Welcome, dressage-princess!