Recent content by Becca-84

My loan horse (17 Yr old TB, unraced) fell over on the lunge last week and his near side hind went out back behind him. He got up on 3 legs and even once weight-baring, was lame with an unusual gait. Following ultrasound scans he has been diagnosed with a tear in the peroneus tertius tendon. The...

I feed them and have a bag at the yard, I will try and remember to take a look at feeding rates when I go up shortly x

I just bought some from Ruggles. They are easy to fit and not so fleecy so the bedding doesn't stick. I hot mine in black Friday sale but I think they sre about £30 for s set of 4 so not too expensive either

This definitely. Having had horse haters on both sides at our previous property, they made life hell. Called the police, the RSPCA, blocked the lane so hay delivery couldn't get in, let off fireworks right next to the field, knowing how upset the horses were.... After that experience I wouldn't...

Same as above but usually buy from ebay. Same price and brand though

Another vote for boswellia. Mine has arthritis in both coffin and pastern joints and is doing well with boswellia x

My boy is in a full which is his usual size and it seems a perfect fit for him

I've had 2 with ringbone. My previous mare (since lost to colic) was always lame on a circle but otherwise happy, didn't require bute but we were only hacking anyway and only a couple of days a week. My current horse was diagnosed last year. He is 21 and I first noticed it after a jump lesson...

I have had mine on a bute a day for the last year, and he is now showing uncomfortable again so I am trying him on boswellia. Too early to say if it's helping or not yet though.

Oh that looks perfect! Thanks guys. I rang pet plan but my policy would still be £335 a year with the removal of vet fees and included no personal accident cover so the WHW one looks ideal. Thank you ?

Hi, so I have had my pony insured with pet plan for years, never had any problems. Last year I had to make a claim for the first time and so now my renewal is due, understandably, the cost has increased significantly. He is now 21 and has a fair few exclusions so I'm considering cancelling vet...

I would recommend Katie Preston from Milbourne Equine. They have practices in Hawkhurst, Ashford and Rye. Katie is a 4* eventer (did Badminton this year), lovely person and very good vet x

We have forestry commission land, permits run by TROT (Toll Rises Off-road Trust). We pay £90 a year and get sent a hat band and membership card in a different colour each year. The permit allows us access to other forestry commission land as well, not just our local woods.

We have booked Travelodge on M4 too. Reasonable price and seems to be only about 6 miles away.

I lived in Spain for 10 years, in the Alicante region. I bought my horses there so can't comment on acclimatization, but it is hard work having horses there. There is no hay, only alfalfa, which my horse developed an intolerance to, although I thought his itchiness was sweet itch due to the...