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I'd also say too big - I like my buckles to be around the middle hole so I have movement either way

I have a narrower D - chunky but not tabletop and has a bit of shape across his withers. He lives in his PE - they're the best I've found for him. Amigo also work well fit-wise but don't stand up to the rug rippers in our field. Brands that haven't worked over the years: Masta - gaped around...

Sorry if this has been done recently, I'm considering getting a camera for my stable - horse had a nasty virus this week and after spending Monday/Tuesday nights worrying, I'd just like to be able to keep an eye on him if possible. Needs to use mobile data as no WiFi, and ideally battery but...

Just to update - I bought Ark 34mm mats, so far so good, easy to fit/cut to size and haven’t moved although we’re only a week in. Also before buying I emailed to question if the different colours changed the product at all and was told it was colour only. It changes the price considerably in...

Something I never thought I'd post but with an ageing horse & rising costs of bedding I'm considering matting my stable. I loathe matting after a few years with a wet mare and heavy rubber so that is absolutely not an option for me, plus I'll be self-installing and don't have it in me to do...

Anthony Evans for both - my renewal is due next week and I think it's £305 combined. Luckily never had cause to use either but have only heard good things.

The ‘worse things happen’ argument really riles me, similar to the ‘all lives matter’ argument. We all know that, but stating it is dismissive of the subject in hand. Have to say I’m genuinely saddened to lose the respect for someone I’ve enjoyed following for 20+ years, but the wider issue of...

I do hope so - I’m on the fence

Bugger absolutely!! Serves me right for not watching properly - and yes absolutely worse when the poor thing was gaining in confidence beforehand.

Thanks - I’m confused by that if I’m honest, while it’s not a technique I’d want used, I don’t think he’s actually hitting the horse with it, just scaring it fwds? My eyes are pretty crap and I’m watching on a phone screen so prepared to be shot down…

Does anybody have a link to the video? I’m not sure if I’m being dense but can’t see it in the article? Struggling to believe it’s MT without seeing for myself. Not that it makes a difference to the actions, but because he’s always been a bit of a hero :-(

I don't suspect that was aimed at you - see post above yours...

Some ponies really do take time to settle - will your yard allow 24/7 TO in summer? If so I'd hold off on any drastic changes and see how that affects him. I would definitely in the meantime cut out calories - scrap the bucket feed and soak the hay. Energy in = energy out Also you don't...

I have 3 and highly rate them all - the only one I can remember the name of is the military and it's removed any needs for a 'stiff' brush which my horse disliked - it looks to all purposes like a normal body brush but I think the bristles are so densely packed it does a fantastic job of...

My 3.5t box costs me: £120 a year storage £305 a year insurance/breakdown cover £275 a year tax (approx) £70 a year MOT So that's over £520 a year on the basics - so far this year it's needed a cambelt change which cost £400 - factor that in every 4 years and spread the cost, you're at £620...