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Hi, We have two rescued ex racing TBs aged 14 and 19 years who are out on grass and are regularly wormed. A few weeks ago the 19 year old (Moscow) had a mild attack of colic. The vet examined him and pulled out a lump of undigested grass from his backside. He improved somewhat but over the...

Thank you so much everyone for your thoughts. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one suffering from this habit!! Best wishes to you all.

Do you think he will ever get out of it?

We have two rescue thoroughbreds who get on very well and have virtually everything they could ask for. One, aptly nicknamed Lips, has a habit that he brought with him and it is like water torture! He could have access to all the hay in the world but if we go anywhere near the stables or hay...

Applecart14. Hello, hope you don't mind me butting in on this post! - I have just read your post that your horses are in a sand paddock in the winter. Can I ask - does it drain well? I am looking for some inspiration as our horses are also in a sand paddock for winter but two days of rain and...

Thank you so much Bradsmum I'll take look

Hello, we live in Southern Ireland and have two rescue Thoroughbred ex racing horses as well as three rescue dogs and four rescue cats! As you know Southern Ireland is very wet and we need advice on a turnout area but are unsure where to post the thread. Any ideas ?:o