Recent content by chaps89

Also in tech here, although not in a technical role. If you can specialise in a particular area (Salesforce, AI, cyber are probably the current big ones, or finance would be a less technical specialisation as an example) that helps. I work for a charity so don't get paid industry standard but...

Does he happen to have a single brother...?

I feel like wet Novembers and mild December's have become more of the norm, traditionally with colder weather after Christmas, although I'd say recent years its stayed quite mild still. We've had some cold weather here (Lincolnshire) which has been quite a change from the endless rain. I'd...

I've come across similar once, it was winter and the horse was kept in a lot. As far as I'm aware it improved with turnout. Not sure if that applies for yours but thought I'd throw it out there

What an epic idea!

I'm not local but I have a small pony who is street smart, he knows to get out of the way. A savvy smaller pony and careful introductions might open up more options. I've had two small ponies as field shares before and it worked well.

I have to admit, I thought the £90 OOH fees for the recent colic actually wasn't too bad, especially considering it was 10pm on a Sunday night. I do agree with a poster upthread though about timings with the horse appointments. I totally understand them wanting to minimise travel for efficiency...

For my cats payment is required straight after the appointment and they don't take direct payment from insurers. They are very clear and upfront about this when you register and from memory I'm sure they also have signs in the surgery to this effect too. For my ponies any routine visit is paid...

My vets charge £30 per prescription, and are an independent practice so drugs from them are expensive as they don't get the discounts larger chain vets do. I worm twice a year and fec in between but for 2 horses that would be £120 a year, so I really hope it doesn't come over here. Edit - my 2...

2 out 24/7 on 3 acres that so far seems to be well draining, both still in muzzles. They get an hour or so a day out of the muzzles with a slice of hay to munch on. Small amount of mud around my field shelter. Previous winters have been on a yard that didn't get muddy as such but was...

One of mine was gifted to me, the other is on long term loan to me, both kept on DIY grass livery. This is the first time in years (15+) that I'm not riding other people's or sharing. Previous share horses were on a mix of pro yards, full livery and DIY.

I saw this today, it made me giggle https://www.facebook.com/share/16dGRb57Fm/

I think I would be putting the horse before myself in this case. For me, I would want to bring him home and try him there. For him, I think that's potentially really unfair at that age with those conditions, yes it could go ok, but if it doesn't, I think that's unkind to him and I'd be kicking...

Lincolnshire, my hay farmer was very apologetic that prices were going up this year - you can imagine my relief when he said it was by 50p a bale. So I pay £5 a bale delivered and stacked. I asked if he had enough for winter as I'd been offered 2 rounds at £45 each so I would have bought those...

My current field has a bigger problem with it than I thought. I'm pulling what I can when I can but I'm surprised it still seems to be flowering at this time of year?! Can anyone advise if spraying actually works, when it should be done, how long the horses would need to be off the field for and...