Recent content by AShetlandBitMeOnce

I don't think this dogs breed has anything to do with it ultimately, any dog of any breed can be this determined to take down and kill a horse or animal, even the poodle half of all these beloved Doodles has it bred into them - I have seen many many more awful pocket sized dogs than larger dogs...

BEVA guidelines are basically meaning that a horse has a leg that's in two pieces, or a huge wound or can't get up, otherwise I believe you are expected to call them for 'permission' to PTS and then they will pay out. You may be able to claim for Loss Of Use if you have it, even though the...

Funnily enough Jacob bit me for the first time yesterday. He had the saddle fitter and was waiting for his dinner, he had had enough of the saddles coming on and off and being fiddled with etc and gave me enough warnings so he turned round and got me on the thigh. I ignored the warnings as it...

If this is the thread I think you are referring to, I got a warning that if it happens again I will be banned for defamation as a result of my comment. Knowing in real life the parties involved, it definitely wasn't defamation 🙄

They quite literally are well meaning - let's go and give the nice pony nice food it will enjoy. They aren't intending to kill it. I agree with the selfish idiots part though!! Not being OTT, this would worry me. My horse used to be closest stable to a gate separating a wedding venue from the...

Yes, except no-one would know and I would then put him in random far end parts of the field on the yard and f*ck with everyone.

Ironically, I believe that is a photo of Jovian. The ID which caused public outrage when he won at HOYS as a Maxi Cob I believe

It is very sad. Perhaps I am naive but it is a bit odd for dogs to go out looking for a person/animal to maim is it not? I can understand why they may have killed another dog they came across, but an 80 year old woman who isn't in 'their' territory wouldn't come across as prey animal to a dog...

Or you could also just tell them that what you paid for the puppy is above whatever budget they have? I agree that a puppy isn't for them it sounds and I think you would always feel guilty and responsible for the puppy, so it would put you in a super tricky position.

I wouldn’t worry too much, if a horse isn’t a good doer and is turned out all year round then chucking them out on the summer grass shouldn’t be an issue. I’ve always done it with mine and never had a problem. Lovely photo! We are still on winter fields which aren’t muddy and never have been...

they're instant, and super easy to set up. You can also pay in cheques by taking a photo of them on the app and waiting for it to be authorised. Their customer service is great and via a in app chat, very prompt, and their disputes system is also great. I can't sing their praises enough. You can...

I leave a lead rope on the floor if he is hand grazing, or I need to get something - if he steps up it only teaches him not to panic if he gets stuck/caught in something I smoke out on hacks I very rarely use a headcollar and just throw a rope around his neck I call him a sh*tbag ALL the time...

From what I have come across having horses injected so they can continue at their level of work is fairly common (ETA: In certain circles) - I know some dressage horses who have 5 injection sites that are done on an 'x' monthly/yearly basis. Not saying that it should be done and not saying that...

It amazes me that someone would have the balls to try and 'create' experience in order to get a job riding racehorses - as if that's something that isn't going to go horribly wrong. Lie to get an Office job yes, but to ride racehorses just seems dim to me!

I had a Mitsibushi Outlander 2.4 petrol - Huge amount of space in the back, you get a lot of car for your money, Mitsibushi's are one of the most reliable car makes around and it's nice to look at. Just don't get the one with the CVT transmission, it's horrid IMO.