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i knew just one night wouldnt be long enough for the poison to be left down! i think im gonna get a few live traps and then cull them with a shovel like we did years ago, altho i cant bare to do that myself, the OH can dispose of them

"I had some chew through the ramp into the dick house" hehehe im sorry that's lifted my spirits no end :D

from what im reading, a horse wouldnt even feel someone chewing on their hooves very much like we wouldnt be able to feel someone filing our nails unless it went down too far. so while horses sleep the rats get to work! its only when they draw blood that the horse wakes and realises whats going...

i think thats the next step for me, letting the patterdale do what she was bred to do, and thanks for your advice, much appreciated

i thought he may just be a messy bugger but i think he must just be that unsettled, walking round and round. and those marks are coming from somewhere! there are no nails, sharp or dangerous things for him to catch himself on, and why just the hair? why 1" square bald patches?? i know why...

i wouldnt lock my dog in with my pony, i would just leave the terrier in there to do her magic and sleep in the landrover overnight so i could check on her. as for not believing me, if you search on the internet then you will find its a very common problem, especially rats nibbling the bulbs...

We've recently starting stabling our horses at night and my lad is having a really hard time...with RATS!! But I'm having a hard time convincing people on the yard i'm not crazy! but I'm not going mad, i know they're eating my pony! I had this problem a few years back and we actually caught...

hi, i never ever tried to sell either my mare or foal, never. this was never an option for me as i always intended to have them back regardless of the length the loan ran on. i do however really feel for the loaners and know how much love you can feel for a horse that youve cared for for so...

i know this now, i was far too trusting, but at the time i was quite young headed and didnt fully understand the law and the possible consequences of my actions, plus i had so many other things going on that i was greatful to find such lovely ppl to loan him. thanks for your advice x

I pay £15 p/w for our pony and that stands whether you have a stable too or just grazing. I'm also lucky enough to get full use of the arena included in with the price.

The passport law wasn't brought into place until after the loan agreement and while I got my mares passport, I let the people who have loaned him get my geldings as they said it wasnt a problem. I have many photographs all through his life and even vets bills from when he was younger and had two...

I'm in a situation I never even dreamed I'd be in and I haven't a clue what steps to take to try and solve it! After 4 years of riding lessons my parents brought my first pony, who I enjoyed many years of pony club fun, competitions, and just an overwelming love and mutual respect with. When...