Recent content by cobsandbassets

I know who you mean. It's father and son. Bought my Fell pony from his son. Pony was lovely with their pro rider, but has proven challenging with an older rider like me. Very quirky and has sweet itch which wasn't disclosed, but luckily he's funny and cute so staying here.

We've just had a high worm count too (East Yorkshire). Very surprising as we poo pick every day and there have been no other horses in these paddocks for over a year. Last count in early Spring was 50. Also one of ours had the first case of laminitis in May. Our vet and farrier say this year has...

We were on DIY livery for many years with no night checks. Very lucky and privileged to have them at home now and can see them from the bedroom window so don't usually go out after 6pm. I have to be careful not to be spotted by husband's horse in the morning (he sees the blinds being opened)...

Yes we saw one in East Yorkshire yesterday. Wonderful to have them back.

It seems some YO's become deranged lunatics when notice is given. One locked our horses overnight in a tiny bald paddock used for burning rubbish and refused to answer the door when I tried to speak to her. (We were the only livery at a farm). I had to lift the gate off it's hinges to get them...

Woolly Fell pony; unrugged all winter has started moulting. PBA x Sec D who has had a light/medium rug on has said no thanks it's still too cold.

So sad to hear this news. He was a legend and his exploits were written with great humour and entertainment x

I'm four and a half weeks post hip replacement. It really does get easier but you must do your exercises and try not to over bend (the most frustrating restriction). I'm walking with one stick for light support and using my litter picking tool to pick up stuff out of reach. Went to see our...

We're already paying £45 per week for DIY (stables; turnout; floodlit outdoor school and storage) in East Yorkshire so really hoping it doesn't increase.

Thanks. I haven't been able to get the Agrobs locally. Timothy chop also sounds good.

Will try the Allen and Page. They only get a token feed and the meadow nuts are very versatile. The mini only gets a handful of chaff so as not to be left out.

What are the alternatives please? Low cal (two very good doers including an escape artist mini); readily available; no alfalfa ( one intolerant) no garlic ( one sweet itch pony) and palatable. Have tried honey chop and most others but unfortunately they thrive on Thunderbrooks so I'm using it.

Lose weight. Have hip replacement ( on the waiting list). Get back on board pony before we're too old.

I shall ceremoniously burn my LM saddlecloth in protest. It doesn't fit anyway and has just been used as a dust cover.

Sweet itch as others have said. Stubborn and self-opinionated like no other but loving and sure footed. Mine is a naughty schoolboy but I love him to absolute bits.