Recent content by Darlabean

I have quite a few heavy horses .... a registered Clydesdale mare, she’s lovely, gentle and sweet. I also have a half Clyde who is a sweetie. My Shire is more dominant, herd leader, but pushes boundaries, my half shire is second in command. Both big personalities requiring firm handling...

I got a free sample on their website. It arrived this morning, looks a bit like, fast fibre, barn sweepings and guinea pig food all mixed together.

What we think. Sweet is in the title, and it’s covered in honey ... yay or nay?

Oh for goodness sake, horses spook, she needs to get over it. Shouting at anyone is out of order, abusive and impolite. Your behaviour was accidental, hers unacceptable. She needs to apologise, not you. Tell her to grow up and control herself.

Sorry to hear that. How old?

Could this be a learning moment for GTRJAZZ for the sake of the horses or is this too far gone and sadly left to n impending law of natural consequence lesson?

Nothing’s perfect but at least in the little paddocks they can breathe ... stables are notorious for respiratory issues. Loafing areas are the way to go ....

Even worse for those stood in stables all week, at least those out, postage size stamp or not, are getting some fresh air, not breathing in dust and ammonia and moving more than a stiff stabled horse would! If a horse is stabled all week, for half a year that’s of greater concern, surely?

Liveries must change their set up. It shouldn’t be in or out. That’s ludicrous. I have loafing areas with hay stations which are vital to both protect the land and maintain the physical and emotional health of the herd when the fields are too wet. It’s not rocket science.

I bought a Saxon rainsheet, it was rubbish. Really rate ruggles though, the poor mans premier equine lol

Yes that is correct, work produces muscle, not feed. Hence, me outlining the reason for her unable to work. Thanks for responding, thought I was doing everything right, just needed the reassurance, bit more micronised linseed as needed then. It’s difficult, emotionally, to watch them get...

My Clyde gets grass chaff, baileys cond cubes, and mug of linseed, carrots x 3 daily and ad lib hay during day with normal sized haylage net at night.

Field ornament aged 25, Tb, can’t be ridden due to two previous collateral lig injuries and a superficial suspensory. No muscle whatsoever, ie scrawny neck, hollows behind withers, but weight generally ok. Has ad lib hay, haylage gives her squirts. What would you feed for condition and...

Good god, you’re lucky you didn’t find your ned tied up outside the yard. You can’t argue with someone when it’s their property. I’d move out quickly in the interim as the relationship with her has become too confrontational. Livery owners don’t get paid enough rent to keep...

Disagree, I had a thorowgood and it tipped me forward. My Kent and masters gp cob saddles (I have them on two of my herd) are fantastic. Comfy for me, and the horses go well in them.