Recent content by AnnabelleJenkins

yes, my dun has a massive ego bless him! he always has to be the centre of attention! He is lovely is hand, but does always search you for treats. Quick to learn and picks up fast, but under saddle does like to use his intelligence to his advantage, nothing nasty just cheeky!! honestly wouldn't...

saddler, teeth?? X

Be aware that a lot of dealers do not actually know many details about the horse as often many have not been there that long! Ask to tack up the horse yourself and do everything you would want to do at home. Don't be surprised if the horse is nothing like it appeared in the advert as they often...

I tend to find lots of circles figures of 8, trotting poles raised trotting poles Ect help! Keep him interested and listening to you, each session try to constantly challenge him! Starts on a 20m circle then spiral in and spiral out again hope this helps!

Out of interest how do you guys pamper your horses and ponies and show your appreciations to them?! Thanks x

My old pony always loved his rolled leather, the fitting was fab! Although I did know a lady who's horse couldn't stand it. Different horse I guess!!

Oh dear, I never clean my boots unless I have a show, sounds awfully I know oops. I always use some saddle soap thou normally keeps them nice and soft

Did yours have loss of appetite, when they contracted stragles?

Keratex hoof hardener! I swear by it. Apply to hoof wall everyday and frog and sole once a week. Saw results after 1 week of use!!!

Temp normal, will get the equine vet who lives next to his field to have a quick check, he had his teeth done recently could they be related?

noticed for a about a week that my horse has a snotty nose! Not thick and gunky just clear/pale discharge. He's eating well and seems himself. Just seems to get worse after exercise! Anyone have any idea what it might be?! Thanks x

He shouldn't have problem with the transition and camp is at the beginning of augus and we Will introduce the new feed now. Hopefully everything goes smoothly!!!

He's currently turned out during the day brought in at night, he's not on any hard feed currently as luke said above he is a good doer. I just need recommendations on low sugar/cal feed that will not make them sluggish so I can start feeding before camp!!!!

We've got a 15.1 connemara being stabled at pc camp soon, and we're are not sure what feed to put him on!? Want something low cal low sugar, but something that's not going to make him sluggish as they are being worked 4 hours a day for 5 days! Any suggestions?!!! Thanks

Thanks for your replies! Looks like I'll have to be purchasing some equaflecces they sound cozy, along with drying them off! Thanks chiffy Mister Ted, like chiffy suggested they would have coats and a bed with blankets, alongh with a inside kennel compartment with carpet on the floor! I'd try...