Recent content by crellow4

I'm pretty certain that, sadly, the mare was not recovered from the sludge lagoon.

Not only was it a terrible PR move - most of the comments on FB were in support of the client (and were subsequently deleted by ES). It was also a breach of Data Protection as the client had not authorised ES to publicise the pregnancy. Be careful who you trust, not only with your horses but...

If you've only seen the odd complaint you're not looking hard enough - mind you, Newton Stud have a very effective policy of paying off complaints and insisting a NDA is signed! Why would they do this if they had nothing to hide?

Dozens and dozens of mares and foals have died at this "professional stud", many any more have been removed from their "care" with chronic, life threatening worm burdens - despite owners being charged for regular wormers. Social media bullying campaigns have been launched by the stud and their...

There's a £100 discount on Decanter if you pay by the end of the month. Derek is an absolute sweetheart, you won't be disappointed.

We received a NDR demand when we moved to our current address. We qualified for an exemption - can't remember exactly why but there was an information leaflet which accompanied the demand. I think it was something to do with the rateable value - have a chat with your L/A.

I'm not familiar with the site you've used, however Old Mill Saddlery have the Ariat Quantums on sale for £100 if that's any good?

Wychanger Barton Saddlery have some great prices on Ariat boots - including Bromonts.

PM'd you.

Are you looking at the mare to ride or as a broodmare?

Is anyone likely be interested in a 3* broodmare by The Lawbreaker? She's 20 this year and her last foal is riding 4. She pools fluid after she's inseminated and my vet thinks her best chance of conceiving is to use fresh semen with no extender. I don't want to restrict myself to 'local'...

I'm happy to take her back if she doesn't conceive. I'm simply offering the opportunity for someone better placed than me to breed a foal from a quality mare - the type of mare we should be breeding from. She is sound, fit and healthy and by no means looks her age. She has bred 2 foals in her...

I find that disgusting too hence I'm trying to do the right thing for her. I've stuck with this mare for 3 years but circumstances now mean I'm looking for a breeding home for her rather than have her destroyed. Please don't respond if all you want to do is say how terrible this is - I know it's...

Thank you for your opinion. I can't keep her, her owner doesn't want her back so I either find a suitable stud home for her or she is destroyed.

No that's not the case at all, I acquired her after she retired. The woman who owned her during her competition life has suggested that I have her destroyed if I can't afford to breed from her. I took her on as a broodmare, has not bred me anything and I can no-longer afford to try to breed from...