Recent content by Constance62

Hi Has anyone seen a change in behaviour in their horse when it has moved onto field where the grass has been fertilised? (I don't mean just the initial rush from 'spring grass'). My mare moved yards Feb last year, so this is the beginning of her second summer at this yard and last summer she...

Thank you for all the information! My mare had colitis x in November last year, ended up in the equine hospital on a drip, and having a blood transfusion - very scary, as I thought I was going to lose her! She's made a good recovery, but since starting riding her again in the spring she's being...

Hi Can I ask how the vet diagnosed hind gut inflamation? And a few more details about the symptoms? Just asking as my mare hasn't been 'right' over the last two months and I can't decide whether to talk to my vet or not!

Looking for dietry changes and a supplement for a tense stressy mare! Anybody tried this supplement?

I tried a hackamore - far too severe - and then tried the Dr Cook, I don't have the noseband 'tight' and have a very sensitive horse (nickname 'Princess') who is so relaxed in it! I have been on a hunt funride and done an unaffiliated 'novice' xc competition in it and she was brilliant! Could be...

That's the way I'm thinking as she had Colitis last winter (inflamation of the colon) and since bringing her back into work she's felt tense, which she didn't before (I've had her for 5 years), so will keep on researching!

Gingerlegs - Yes I'd tried her on Magic previously and it really had no effect, but the MAH claims to be much more easily absorbed, and it really sent her loopy - I've had her for 5 years and although we may have had our moments I'd always felt really safe on her, but she was so tense and strong...

Thanks, I will google & read up about Aloeride aswell! Trying to make an informed decision, as much as possible! I'm a bit wary after the reaction she had to the MAH, but would like to find something that'll help her to really relax.....

I had to have my previous mare put to sleep, about 7 years ago and the same situation arose for me with E & L, because I had not had her vetted at purchase or kept a receipt they asked for a valuation. I was having regular lessons so I just asked my Instructor - registered BHSI - if she would...

I have the Micklem competition bridle, does the Micklem multi use work like a Dr Cook for bitless? ie does it cross over under the jaw?

Hi Only just joined this forum, but very interested in the Equinox supplement if anyone else has tried it?? I have a mare who had Colitis X in November last year, and made a good recovery (after a week of intensive treatment in Leahurst) but she has been tense this summer, and not just while in...

Hi I use a Dr Cook (crossover) bitless bridle on my mare, and she really likes it - I do also ride her in a Neue Schule bit, on a Micklem Bridle as she is very sensitive/fussy in her mouth, as we like to compete in dressage. I would see if any friends can let you try tack before you buy, I...

Looking forward to finding some answers on the posts to all these questions horses bring up! :)