Recent content by Breez

Question as per title, really! My boy looks to be Shire x or along those lines. 4yo so still growing, but every rug we put on him looks like a mini skirt and is tight around his chest. Any suggestions on the best fitting brands for these types? Ideally that don't break the bank as I know he'll...

You do have a point... I'll drop them a message and see what comes back. I decided that as my guy is in no pain while just wandering round the field that we could afford to step back and think for a bit. It was a lucky change of circumstances that meant she had space for him there. It's a...

Oh I do love H&H for its conclusion jumping. My boy is turned away on a friend's paddock for the time being while I decipher my options, hence lack of updates. Thank you all for your concern. Beautiful horse though, Joanna!

Fouganza hats are fabulous :) I've used them for years and swear by them - reasonably priced, look good, and fit really well. I'm on my third one, having given the other two a reasonable amount of abuse by means of falling off!! I don't have a bad word to say about them.

Time is a great healer. It's been 15mths since I lost my boy - and I can't put into words how much I adored that horse. The day itself still haunts me, but the fond memories of him surpass the sadness nowadays. It's a horrific experience and I really feel for you, but sooner or later you begin...

The survival rate is horrendous for colic surgery - my understanding nowadays is that 80% of horses who go in for surgery won't survive the next 2 years. I've had a 5yo operated on in the past. We got him there at light-speed as I was there when it happened - even with a 720 degree twist, all...

Believe me, I feel the same. I think her point is that she thinks it is my fault - professional disagrees, but she's still convinced that he was fine when he left her. Or at least that's what she says. The bottom line is whether to persevere (hence trying out get a basic idea of costs of...

In hindsight, yes. It does. They seemed very genuine people who wanted the best for a beautiful horse that they bred, and with how cheap horses are at the moment I didn't think too much of the price. They were more concerned about him going to the right home rather than the money they made. So I...

I'm on mobile, so poor replies, sorry. They claim they will take him back, but no refund. Re: the price, it was a "good home more important than price", and was reflecting the current market. They've recently come forward with the fact that the breaking itself cost £800, for 8wks. Great value...

As far as I'm aware, he returned from the breaker's early May. We're now in mid August, so 3 and a half months on. Point taken - a very good one at that.

Running on very little sleep at the moment, I'll reply properly later on. 1200. Would that sway your decision? Yep, we've faffed with girths. He can be a bit sensitive in standard synthetics ones, so he's in a padded English leather girth nowadays. As stated, he's quite happy to be tacked...

Thanks for the responses (and sympathies), guys. It's good to hear differing opinions. I've calmed down a little from yesterday, but I'm still unsure what to do. I know that x-rays are the logical step forward but I can see the bills snowballing very quickly, all for a horse who has only been...

Thank you, guys. It does explain a lot :( I guess the question is WWYD at this point? I've only just finished paying a 4k vet bill - I'm reluctant to get too far in financially for a "we might fix it, we might not". What's the best option, here? :(

Nope... I feel dreadful for him. Goes to show you can't trust what people say. Osteo is sure it's not recent because of the inflammation and thickening of tissue around that vertebra, but previous owner is still arguing that he was 100% when he left her. I don't know where legalities stand, but...

Previous owner won't take him back. Go figure.