Recent content by bootsandmud

Would something like Spillers Conditioning Mix be suitable?

My 7yo has had a lot of time off over winter so I'm bringing her back into work (three weeks of hacking then starting on schooling again) and I'm not too sure what to feed her. When she wasn't being ridden she just had chaff so that she could still have breakfast. Before, when she was in...

I can relate slightly to this. I had a 5yo gelding last year. I hadn't had him very long but the intention was to showjump him. Long story short I changed my mind and decided I wanted to event instead. And while he was a lovely horse and did everything I asked, he was very big, nearly 17hh, and...

I decluttered my stable cupboards today and sorted through all of my rugs to see what I have and what needs repairing and washing etc for the colder months. I've been looking at new rugs that I need as well. Definitely need to order a couple of heavy weights and fleeces for overnight!

I've tried all sorts of shavings and have found straw (with side banks) to be the best bedding. My messiest horse is cleanest on straw and I find it easier to muck out and top up. I take the poo out every day and then take the wet out once a week, usually on Sunday or Monday. It is definitely...

We pull a single lightweight Ifor Williams trailer with a Nissan Qashqai. We only have a 15.2 but if she was any bigger the car wouldn't legally be able to pull it. However we are upgrading to a Mazda CX-5 as the Qashqai struggles with big hills!

Thank you, I will try without the noseband tomorrow!

She's really good to hack, alone or in company with no problems. Not spooky and super chilled, can ride the whole way on the buckle.

In November last year I bought a project horse. She's only just turned six, just over 16hh. She hadn't really done much before I got her, just basic flatwork and I think she was hunted once. After a couple of rough months, she started relaxing into her work and was going really really well...

I know you said you hate straw but I've tried every type of bedding under the sun with my messy horse and have ended up back on straw. Everyday take the poo out and fork/sweep any straw to the sides to make banks on either side, then put fresh straw in the middle. It doesn't take too long to do...

Does anyone have the Weatherbeeta lyrca stretch shoulder guard and could help me on sizing? Would I need a cob or full size for a 15.2 Irish Sport Horse? Thanks in advance :)

Ahh thank you, that one actually sounds perfect. Will give it a go thank you.

I have a 7 year old mare who has been in and out of work since October because I haven't had time to keep her in consistent work, so she has mainly been hacking and has also been lunged a few times. I now have a bit more time to get her into work again and want to get her out competing by the...

As the title suggests, I need some advice/tips on how to get into eventing. I have a 5yo at the moment who I originally bought to produce for showjumping (for myself), but now I'm considering eventing instead. However it all seems so confusing to me. I know about showjumping but absolutely...