I always stretch out the front legs, one of the mares i ride is very sensitive and if you forget she always ends up with a sore. Especially at this time of year when a little wooly!!
I used to work at Acrecliffe and would highly recommend them, I also learnt to ride there and found they had a great selection of horses and ponies for all abilities!!!
And the police have to look into how much evidance they have, do the pictures not say it all!!!! This is discusting, they should be made to sit in a cage thats not even big enough for them to stand in, and be loaded in to a lorry in those temp, see how they like it!!!!!!!
People need to understand that for this to happen the bandage does not need to be overy tight to start off with for this to happen. By applying the bandage just a smidge too tight will set the horse off rubbing his tail,which will inturn make the tail swell. This is seen in may a show horse as...
So long as he is eating and drinking, and has no temp, only time will clear the blocked nose. Keep up with the vapour steams and keep him warm. Im sure he will start to improve soon!!
I have a cat from the RSPCA but didnt have a home check as i worked in there clinic and actually hand reared her from 2weeks old. TBH considering the people i have seen who have passed the home check, you should have no problem at all!!!
If i was you, i would try to explain to again about the lami cob, and if she refuses to listen, tell her she can pay the huge vet bill. Im sure that will make her listen. Unfortunatly some people just dont have a clue!!!