Recent content by dogatemysalad

I used to put stable boots or tubigrip over muddy legs and wipe the mud off hooves when it wasn't possible to present clean dry legs.

No, I don't insure horses, dogs, cats or any small animals. It has never made financial sense to do so in 45 years of pet ownership. It's also simpler when decision making for diagnosis and treatment is between me and the vet, without an insurance company electing itself as project manager and...

I'm still an Ariat fan. The Harper Sherpa boots have so far been great. Just bought a pair of Skyline Solaris boots, mainly for hiking, which aren't leather, but very lightweight and waterproof ( fingers crossed ) . Currently half price. I have some Mountain Horse boots, which aren't used...

I'd usually clean a container with soapy water and sterilise with Milton solution, but plastic containers are slightly porous, which means the surface may have absorbed some of the chemicals from the conditioner. For that reason, I would not use a container that has stored anything other than...

This is such a great post to read at the end of the day. I am so pleased for you and your excellent trainer.

Stable rugs are done in my machine regularly, before they get too dirty. Turnout rugs, depending on use are sent to be washed twice a year, and reproofed once a year. We're on clay soil and during a wet winter, the linings can be drenched in mud due to my horse rolling in mud puddles. Although...

Yep, it's nasty. Historically, horses have been universally honoured in some of the world's greatest art in recognition for their service to mankind. They don't deserve to be forced to wear items that mock and debase their dignity.

I'm envious of your friends in finding someone like you so close by. I had a brilliant school boy living opposite, with the backup of his very responsible dad who would pop in twice a day on the occasions when life calls us away from home. Unfortunately for me, he's now 18 and has a job working...

Surely, the primary concern should be about improving biosecurity education and practice amongst the horse owning population, before rushing to a blanket programme of vaccinating all horses, regardless of age or environment. My horse is on a 60 horse yard, many of whom compete or hunt. The YO...

I always check OS maps for hacking when looking at yards, however it's still not enough. You literally have to walk or cycle possible routes, or at least find the route online on a walking/cycling site that has descriptions and photos.

Two possibilities here. The dealer wants a quick turnover and knows that other dealers or professionals will buy without vetting, or the dealer knows a vetting will fail, possibily because the cobs age is wrong, or the passport doesn't match the horse. The cob may turn out to be sound as a...

No. I did try one once when backing a 3 year old with a great sense of humour, but felt unsafe due to the rigidity of it. I was was worried that it would stop me rolling into a fall if she bucked me off. Maybe the designs have improved over the last 15 years. I always wear hi viz on the roads...

My horse is really good with teeth cleaning. I just use tepid water and a brush or clean muslin cloth. He holds still for me use a tooth pick to clear out stuck food. However, he's always had an easy going nature.

Prefer sheepskin with good wither clearance. However, my polypad has been used as a dog bed for the car or travel for 20 years. Washes endlessly, dries quickly and dog hair just shakes off.

Checkout the reviews on eBay and trust pilot. They seem OK.