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Have seen a story on DM online about the owner of a chain of pet stores (name rhymes with pets horner) who had a massive firework...

It's amazing just how agile and mobile some of these golden oldies are when your back is turned and they take a notion for a bit of...

Glancing out towards the stables as it got light this morning I spotted white electric fence posts all awry. Dashed out anxiously to...

Joking aside I would keep a close eye on any activity by the water company (should you ever have a meter leak etc) and be ready to swoop...

I should leave him, he looks healthy and if he has survived for so long down there and can get out down the ppe no need to disturb him/her.

Mine had “yoyo balls”. Twice I had the vet out to assess for gelding and both times they said “no there’s only one” but I had DEFINITELY...

I'm sorry that you're struggling with that. I used to be very anxious when I did not feel like I had control. Exposure therapy helped...

Hiya, I've always had this really frustrating problem. I've ridden for ~8 years, ridden at tons of riding schools, hacking, started part...

Lots of lessons, groundwork for him and trotting on other horses for you as well as him being ridden by experienced others - just for a...

I have just paid my final Rufty bill. Euthanasia. After nearly 70 years of owning horses and 15'years with Rufty I now have no horse...

What is he like standing still away from the mounting block? That's a good place to start imo - in some neutral place, say 'Stand' (or...

I hope you’re right! 😊

Patience and perseverance worked wonders when I had this problem. Also, lots of treats and fuss when he was a good boy.

repetition is key, also is he anticipating pain, not being horrid here, but be carful you don't yank, shout, or bang down in the saddle...

So you have no option but to take him home. I'm sure it'll be fine.