Equinefix

Indie is a three quarter Irish Draft mare who was bred by my sister and when I first saw her I knew that she was special and so after 2 years of wrangling I finally bought her. Like many before who shop with their eyes I did not appreciate that "special" can have several alternative meanings. From day one she was a very dominant, confident horse who was aggresive to human and equine alike. Things started badly and went downhill quickly with several Rodeo rides along the way. I had to do something as having wanted her for so long, and knowing that she would be with me for life, it was time to talk the talk. I spent a huge amount of time with her and gradually we began to work out our differences and today she is a different horse. So much so that she has had a beautiful filly foal this summer. by Ben Maher elite stallion Quirifino Quainton.

I guess that you would think that I would have learnt my lesson but a vet friend asked me to take a look at a gelding called Minnie - who's full name is Minstrel's Air. 17.1hh Irish Sport Horse with a terrible past. The owner had enjoyed some quality time with him but after a maternity break Minnie had decided that his ridden days were over. As my son Thomas was just about to move up from pony to horse and Minnie having reached Level B show jumping standard it was a tantalising opportunity too good to miss and so I acquired him. It became very apparent that Minnie had had some appalling treatment in his early life which had left him scared of his own shadow, nervous and shaking with fear and he was likely to bolt at a moments notice. The only place that he felt safe was in his stable where he could relax by himself. A pitiful sight. I'm very glad to report that, after a lot of work and a few dark moments contemplating calling the vet, Minnie is back close to his best and competing with my son, Thomas.