Recent content by bobbysox123

Thank You for your reply. I am sure this horse is fully covered for everything under the sun, as you said. But, you have helped me make up my mind to restrict this horse to grazing alone in the one paddock that we have which is away from from my other paddocks. I will insist on this for 3...

This has happened to me twice over the years, both times youngsters not having any sense where they roll !! The first time, vet was called pronto!! Was told that he had probably rolled in a nest of midges being a baby and a bit low in the sense department!! Second time vet was not called, and I...

I have a Czech girl who helps out on my yard. She is desperate to bring her horse over to the UK. I have agreed to it living at my yard. She has worked for me for 6 mths and I have no worries about her knowledge and genuine love of horses. So, no concerns there. However, I have never had a...

This sounds identical to my daughters dressage pony. He was around 16 years and competition fit. His first fit was when we put his head collar on to bring him in from the field. His back legs collapsed and he shook violently. He fitted probably every 3/4 weeks. We stopped riding him on...

I would love to be able to borrow some sheep, but my fencing is 2 strands of permantant electric fencing. The sheep would be able walk under the lower strand of wire into ajoining fields where younger horses are grazing. I am sure they would be kicked and chased and I would end up with a bill...

My vet has suggested that i put weedkiller on a paddock for 2 laminitic ponies to reduce their grazing. I can see that this would make sense as they would be able to spend more time out, supplemented with hay, but, obviously I don't want to poison them!! I have spoken to Bayer who won't commit...