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Again hard to say without seeing the feet, and I'm prepared to be shot down here, but perhaps shoes would make him more comfortable -...

I have heard - not sure if it's true - that beef is better than horse for the hounds, so perhaps it reflects the ongoing usefulness more...

True but there is specific guidance about fireworks near livestock and horses...

If you have a cold feet problem - I have solved mine by buying rechargeable hand warmers (cheap on amazon) and leaving them in my riding...

I agree. Boots for riding. Boots for yard. And never the two shall mix 😁

I don’t ever use a hay net except when travelling, I believe they should eat from the floor and also the repetitive action of pulling...

Don't be too hard on yourself! I think they tend to settle well, even without entertainment (can I quote Nancy Mitford - 'If only they...

Just saw an ad (Northamptonshire) for small bale hay for £9.25, collection only. Wow.

From a purely financial perspective if you have say £15k to buy a lorry (which should buy you something that is reasonable if not very...

I saw this and also thought - great, take a bunch of people who already pay fortunes for their hobby to give you ideas for getting them...

I’ve previously used horsequest, eBay and fb marketplace. Horsequest is good if it’s a relatively high value box, might not find your...

As a yard owner (not on site but I live a few mins away) no, I don’t usually go back after they get hay in the evening at about 6pm, or...

I do isolate new arrivals but don't go to the extent of foot dipping, testing etc. They go in a field alone, in sight of other horses...

Then leave it well alone. Intermittent lameness that you can't resolve will end up with you having it put down within six months. As...

Honestly I wouldn't. Harsh as it sounds, despite your bond with him, he isn't your responsibility. Personally I wouldn't give up riding...