Fred (Mannog Zips Candy Man) our 4 yo stallion has grown up nicely, has a wonderful temperament and is so easy to do ..... and so we decided to back him - well Georgia Ryle did actually and she did a great job. THANK YOU GEORGIA.

Notes on how to back a 4 yo stallion:

1. Travel to totally new location - a livery yard right next to busy A55 Chester ring road. First time out since August 2013 at  APHC UK Nationals. (APHC USA Grand Champion Stallion).

2. Walk into lovely large outdoor  arena, horses in fields close by, gaggle of very noisy flapping geese close by  , strange horse in arena being schooled .  Only use halter. No lunging, no getting on in stable, no sedation.

3.  Jump up and down couple of times, rest, jump, lay over back. No reaction.

4.  Clamber up, sit on and SMILE!