Recent content by cowgirl1969

Hi, I have kept my horses on the same land for over 25 years and I have rarely had a bite on myself or the horses, they often share with cows and never have fly rugs only masks and repellent. However I moved the horses for a holiday to a boyfriends field 14 miles away and the horse flies were...

Hi, I had a warm blood from aged 2, apart from vigorous bucking when spooked he was a steady horse. I lost him aged 15 after several bouts of colic, he was border line Cushings too, causing lethargy. With hindsight I’m certain his health affected affected his energy and enthusiasm before I...

Hi, I have two barefoot ridden horses and although I have a farrier now I went a long time without as I’m in a rural area and only want trims! I bought several useless rasps, found an excellent one only available from Ireland brand Wolsey but now bingo! On Ebay a couple of people are...

Hi,I am 5’8” and a 10 st 4, I have 15hh sec D and a 15.2hh cob x tb. I have always had big horses before 17hh draft x and felt I really needed that size. I have got used to smaller horses, as long as they are stocky and ok with my weight they are so much easier to care for!

Hi, my horse Belle was diagnosed with summer RAO last year. We got in a right pickle as I couldn't ride her due to the breathing problems and coughing and then she got Laminitis despite being in a small turnout pen. She had Ventipulmin which was partially helpful but seem to make her even more...

Hi, just wanted to say my Landlady and my ex boss are both hunting in their late fifties, and 'do' their own horses. I'm 47 and an ex groom and after a gentle hack I'm aching and as for jumping far too scarey.. ! I would be inclined just to take a step back for a while and stay in your comfort...

Hi, I'm an experienced ex groom and have just got a horse on loan. I found that whilst I was looking around many people selling a horse wanted a competitive home and all I want is a happy easy keep hack! In your situation I could see a potential loanee being concerned about vet fees but you may...

Seems normal then, thanks for the reassurance.

Hi, I recently lost a horse and I asked myself many times if his lack of stamina and enthusiasm was just the way he was or if he had a problem. He tested positive for Cushings and I lost him to colic. I think he had problems I wasn't aware of earlier because he'd never been the strongest or...

Hi, thank you all for the replies. Apart from a Shetland this is my first native type horse and as I had 2 horses previously with cushings I'm probably over sensitive to shaggy coats! My Welsh x Tb has had her summer coat for weeks, but Bru is mainly Sec D and still has a fair bit of winter coat...

Hi, just got a horse on loan, he's a 6 yr old sec D x, he's still not got a summer coat should I worry ? Thank you!