Recent content by AfricanBeauty

Does anyone know of any shows for 4 year olds? Don't mind if it is in-hand or ridden (he should be ready for ridden in the summer). Any size show would be great, I just want to get him out and about, as he has been showing since a foal and don't want him to miss out this year, but can't seem to...

Thanks for the responses, it is helpful to get the perspectives of those who do not commute but would. Perhaps I should elaborate on my original post. I currently commute to work in London, from the edge of Kent, and only see the horses, who are in West Sussex at the weekends. I know there...

I'm sure there have been other posts about this in the past - so sorry for repetition. I'm trying to write an ad for the livery yard I am at, and wondered if I could ask a few questions to get an idea of what people look for. Do you commute to work/your horses and do you only see them a few...

Done. Hope it goes well. Will you be letting us know the results? I'd be interested to see what you find.

Yup definitely! My mare is so much better behaved when she has one on one time with me. I'd say there is only 1 person I really trust with her and her with (if that makes sense) and that is my current YM as she understands all the horses are individual and treats them as such. She also...

Ok, so I find myself in a strange situation. I absolutely love the yard I am currently on and would love to stay there, the only problem is that it is an hour away from where I live. Basically I used to work in West Sussex so moved the horses up there, I am now working in Central London and...

Bedding Survey How many horses/ponies do you own? 4 What size is your stable? 12" by 12" What type of bedding do you use in your horses stable? Shavings in one stable Straw in the other 3 How often do you clean your horses stable out? Fully mucked out everyday 1 (straw) on part...

Wow he is gorgeous. I bet you will have loads of fun getting to know him and learning what he really enjoys. Hope he has recovered from his scrapes etc and that he is settling into his new home well. Looks like he has already caught the eye of the girls - not that I blame them ;-) Keep us...

Awww she looks lovely, and is clearly having a very good time too :-)

I agree, it is so frustrating when people think everyone should do it their way. I've been told on several occasions on different yards that what I am doing is wrong, but at the moment I'm lukcy in that where I am at the moment is very friendly, everyone asks questions/advice if they want it...

Ok so heres an update on my girl. Seems much brighter today, left her in to recover and to keep her out of the cold. Ate all her dinner and breakfast albeit slowly, and been getting ad lib hay through the day. Took her out for some grass too which really perked her up, although still quite tired...

Both my horses in work are on Vet vits Equiflex and I've really noticed a difference. My mare has mild OCD in her hind fetlocks and after having treatment the vet suggested putting her on a supplement to help maintain what she has got while the condition is not too bad, and hopefully keep her...

Lady Lala I'm so sorry for your loss, I've only just read this post and cannot begin to imagine what you are going through. Big hugs for you. Remember all the good times you had, and you can rest easy that you know you did the right thing for her and she is at peace now. RIP Starla, gone but...

My 22y/o retired TB has been a bit off colour for the last couple of weeks, on and off though not everyday, and today its really come to a bit of a head. She's out with 3/4 other mares and they normally all get on well or keep themselves to themselves. She's got a couple of rugs on because she...

Amazing! Definately brightened up my day :-)