Recent content by Domirati

We had a similar pony, very frustrating! Eventually sold him to a home with a less competitive child who adored him. One tip for your daughter though, years ago an instructor told me to sing while I was competing to a)make me breathe b) relax me and c) relax the horse, at the time I was belting...

You are probably getting a bit overwhelmed by all the replies on here. Try and stay positive. Rooting for you x

I feel for you and you are doing really well. Sometimes it just happens. My horse is 19 now and I have had him 14 years. He bit me on my back on Boxing Day through a coat and gilet and made quite a mess. I was doing up his girth. He does have ulcers which did not respond to treatment and can get...

I put mine in the leg pocket on my jods, friend had a small bum bag like runners use. I also got lightweight fingerless gloves which made using it much easier Where are you going?

My two 27/28 year olds are both on Simple Systems haycare as both are struggling with hay this year...

Mine snapped his at 24, months of rehab but back in work now and hacked out 4 times a week (he is 28). Probably a year of building him up again. I kept him out in a small paddock with his Exmoor mate who stands no nonsense as I thought box rest would be no good for him given his age. He also had...

I stick a cheap fleece under if really cold. Don’t need to very often these days though.

Mine is on Simple Systems haycare. https://www.simplesystemhorsefeeds.co.uk/feed/47/HayCare

Never tried them but reviews suggest going up a size. You could always exchange if they don’t fit.

My old Exmoor went off her food in the summer. She has always been a good eater. She did have a bad tooth to be fair but I have started feeding her this, as recommended by a friend with another old pony and she practically inhales it she likes it so much. Old ponies are such a worry. I have two...

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Lansdown rugs used to use tinsel offcuts in the lining, idea was it reflected back the heat. Horses always toasty warm. Guess it is the same principle as the silver in the gloves.

Never tried the silver. I hope whatever you find works for you and it becomes manageable.

Spillers senior mash put weight back on mine or simple systems haycare if you just want the bulk without the calories. I had to give the two older ones three feeds during the summer as the grass was rubbish and one had asthma. I gave an extra feed of the haycare. (Both are 27)

If it helps you do learn what works for you, like anything we are all different. I was diagnosed at 12 and am knocking 62 now. Very rarely gives me trouble as I know how to manage it and recognise the signs of an attack. With me it is wet and cold and sudden change in temperature. I have even...