Hello from the Sunny South....

[jaffaandme]

Hi All,

My name is Claire and I;ve recently joined the forum. I must say it's really good and very helpful.

I live in Hampshire and have recently bought Jaffa, a 17hh (although I'm told he looks bigger - must measure him) TB x CB. He's an absolute softee and such a gentleman. I've only had him two weeks and had to wait until I had his saddle checked and his feet re-shod before I could ride him. But every time I ride him and spend time with him, I love him more. He's an angel.

Woula be great to hear from you all, and if anyone is from the Hampshire (esp Hayling Island) area, let me know.

Claire and Jaffa

[varkie]

Welcome to the board!

There's quite a few Hampshire people on here. Not sure there's many from quite your part, but I could be wrong! ;D

I'm from up near Southampton/Winchester. I was thinking of trailering down to Hayling soon to go to the beach tho - I guess you ride there a fair bit?

Your boy sounds lovely. You'll have to post some pics.

[jaffaandme]

Hi Varkie

The beach is great fun to ride on - especially when the tide is out and there is lots of sand. You can have a really nice long canter and if your horse is ok with water a splash around in the sea.

The only thing you have to watch is that the tide can come in quite quickly particularly up by the Ferry end. I haven't taken Jaffa there just yet but I will be soon.

[ktk]

I used to be down in Portsmouth, and used to get my horsey fix at Varkies! I'll be back in Portsmouth next year (you cant escape me Varkie!). I also have a lovely CBxTB, they really are such soft lumps!

xx