Recent content by deeplydippy

at the risk of getting jumped on I have 2 suggestions, firstly contack the Haflinger soc to see if anyone close to you with one of this breed already can offer any help or suggestions and secondly sounds like a candidate for Parelli. There is no shame in not riding her atm when its not safe to...

did with the last 2 as pio was breed society and had to to show in their shows.2 before that didnt as expensive and just didnt get round to it. last one wasnt going to bother, looked up pio to see if still arround and it was £7 done online and they sent me a lable to put on passport! if it was...

yes 2, althopugh technically first not healthy as had a genetic condition that required a lot of managing , and was causing pain in field. terrible as he was proving to be a great horse and he was only 5, then unfortunately a year later a 6yr old who was given to me and proved to be terrified of...

as someone whose friend lost 2 foals in succession at home in stable under bedroom, i would go with a stud every time especially as its so close you will be there in time to see everything anyway. they dont always do evrything when you expect and you cant be there 24/7. a stud can. good luck...

to offer some comfort, we had a WB mare who was a complete cow in her first season of the year, totally unrideable, then the rest of the year we never knew when she was in season, no supplements,change in feed or anything and as good as gold

This is 2 mins from me! maintained by Puckeridge western PC it is lovely old pasture and great going with undulating terrain. good mix of jumps with some rider scarers! used for pc events every year. My son has competed round it many times. hope that helps and we see you there .

dont know the answer maybe the same but different to my problem of people coming to see my 100% 17.3 gelding who will do everything for anyone and offer me 2,000 less than advertised for. why come and waste my time if you havent got the money?

thanks for all that. will start him on diet anyway. he could live out 24/7 although will be on own sometimes and there seems to be some talk of sugars in spring grass not being good. as i said though been down a road like this before and not sure i can do again....

ok thanks will go and get some for him now as no harm if not pssm . do you use selenium and vit e too?

what do you actually feed? is alfa a oil ok?

Thanks, its been reading the strick regime that does it for me. I work shifts which are on a 15 week rota and just getting to ride at all some weeks is impossible. keep him diy with help from a friend but cant expect her to excerise him as well as turnout feed etc. Vet coming on monday and i...

HELP... not been on here for months but help needed please. Have a young Appalousa and i think he has EPSM / PSSM. I have done some reading on line and am feeling gutted . I had a horse previously that had a different condition that i battled with fof 3 years , hardly able to ride him and in the...

They are easier than you think if you are just brave enough to get it out of the bag! Try practicing on a gate using the hinge end as the "head". You need a rind on the sercingle under the belly to attach the lines to after they go through the bit if you want to work your horse long and low. I...

have you ever tried side saddle? My riding club arranged a "come and try it" session with an instructor from the sidesaddle ass. We were on our own horses and they were all very good. It was really good fun ( apart from the sore right buttock the next day!) and you dont use your left leg much...

am trying to find a saddlecloth to fit an Albion K2 jumpimg saddle that is used with a 1/2 sheepskin . most dont have the forwardcut bit in the right place and are just too short. Doesnt help that its an 18" seat due to sons height! Has anyone got any ideas?