Recent content by badgerdog

Well it's not a new idea as when I was a kid in the late 70's I used to plait my pony up with green elastic bands to match his velvet browband, string girth and numnah! We just went to local shows competed in ridden classes and showjumping. A few of my friends used to do it and I can't even...

Never heard anything so daft!

This has happened where I keep my horse and the farmer thinks it might be poachers. If I was you I would padlock it if you can. I can't with mine as people need access through the gate.

Yes, I bought a cheap one off ebay and my partner fixed it on for me. It makes hitching up so much easier, I couldn't do without it.

I've only ever sold horses that I haven't got on with so when they've gone I've always felt relieved! I've always ensured they've gone to good homes and felt that they have been better matched to the new owners so I've never felt guilty. If you haven't felt 100% about this horse then you're...

Done!

I have a hand me down one which I've repaired and used over the last two summers on my big gangly TB. It has been great and hasn't rubbed him at all, unlike a Masta one that I bought him which rubbed him raw in less than 24 hours. I might even get another year out of it but if not I'd be happy...

I agree with this. My youngster was turned out 24/7 but I brought her on the yard daily to feed her, give her a routine and occasionally do bits of groundwork. I sometimes put her in a stable to get her used to it but I preferred her to live out. Just because they live out doesn't mean they...

Just been to have a peek on Jane Badger's facebook page. You have to go to a forum to read the instalments. I'm loving them up to now!

Do they have to be over 16hh. I have a friend in a similar position, I was going to suggest the blood bank but her horse is only about 15hh.

I thought riding clubs were the domain of the over 40's! Our riding club caters for everyone of all levels and ages including the oldsters like me. Contact the local one's to you to find out what they do and join up. You'll have a great time and you'll meet like minded people.

Same as other posters, just put it in my hands and slap it on. I've never put cream over the top of it. It lasts me for months!

Thanks for the tip!

Nickijem - I bought one of those Shire's poultice boots tonight, just before I saw your post! I'm determined to keep it covered for longer this time, it's so tempting to stop putting poultices on when your horse is sound and you've even started riding them but I'm going to have to persevere!

I'm also having problems getting rid of an abcess (See post Recurring abcess?) The pattern is that he's hopping lame, I put a poultice on, a small amount of pus comes out, he quickly recovers and then around two weeks later it flares up again. I'm now thinking that I haven't been covering up...