Recent content by bubsqueaks

As others have suggested are you 100% the trailer is all in order & had recent service etc. I would never travel any pony without a camera - easy to wire one into trailer light - that way you are instantly alerted to any issues. We had horrendous experience many years ago where we loaded our...

Ive switched to all year night turnout - out 16 hours per day in 8 hours per day which means less messy bedding so Ive switched to straw - one bale at £2.50 a month. Use heston bales of hay £45 per bale - less hay as in for less time & grass good this year. Simple System haycare - small scoop...

Reiterate this. Plus regular physio & saddle checks through all the growing/changing shape/developing muscle stages. Currently going through this process with just backed 4 year old & never again will I underestimate the amount of training that goes into well schooled, well rounded horses, or...

Kate Negus have beautiful English leather bridles mix & match but need deep pockets.

Glad your all enjoying your new routine - we've just switched ours to straw bedding as their only in from 7-3 most days so not much to muck out & saving a fortune too at £2.50 per bale. Just because we liked to be all tucked up & cosy in bed at night we apply that to our horses which I now...

Yes would definitely be breaking down the whole trailer loading experience Thats a very good point - Im about to commence training with our youngsters & would never have thought of that - do you always travel with the top door closed?

I had K&M but never again ! Just because you can change the head plate people think they fit properly but that doesn’t widen the channel to sit properly over the back - know so many sold by local saddlery that should never have been fitted. Take a look at AH saddles which you can get second...

So sorry to hear about Bog☹️ I thought I’d mention it but it’s probably been ruled out - our fully vaccinated pony had ataxia/neuro symptoms following a puncture wound 14 days earlier & after being emergency transported to Rossdales turned out to be Tetanus! She was isolated & on magnessium...

We transitioned 5 years ago. Be prepared for the transition as it does take 6-12 months for the holes to grow out, the hoof to adjust, frog to function etc. Put them on best balancer you can. Totally natural diet. We use barefoot trimmer who knows what shes doing! Take care as a lot dont nor do...

Have you spoken to Colin recently as there has been quite a few leaving as relocating but not sure if he's reducing numbers. There's also the Apple Farm in Colam Lane/Church Road - which New Hall School have recently purchased & transforming into massive yard. Holybread sometimes has vacancies.

Have you tried West Bowers in Woodham Walter? They have unusual spaces atm too. All year turnout. Lorry parking. Fab hacking. Services. Indoor School which is basic. Used to be unrestricted opening times. Not sure if dogs still allowed on leads. Other than that you could try Warren Farm, Little...

No I dont suppose you would see an issue but I cant see the horse is in balance myself - interesting though!! Good luck with your new farrier.

I had this issue with farriers - tried several then bit the bullet & went barefoot - never looked back. Its amazing how beholden we all feel towards our farriers! I can also never understand how a horse can have correct foot & body balance being only shod in the front & barefoot behind - surely...

heres Jec's podcast about it

We're with Agria very reasonable