Recent content by Doodledandy

Hi there, I've been looking into things to regulate my mare as she's also just coming into season and had some behavioural problems with her last year. I'm looking at the various possibilities and from what I've read - if you're going to give an oral food/calmer supplement you need to allow it...

I agree with the first poster. If she hasn't already had a season it may be due to it coming on. If your vet saw her a couple of weeks ago and said she was fine and she's eating and drinking ok then i wouldn't be overly concerned. All breeds mature at different rates but as a rule of thumb...

I have a Neue Schule Transuniversal. Looks similar to the waterford universal but has just the single lozenge. My horse is so good on it now, she mouths beautifully and I pop it onto the lower gag ring when hunting. There are loads of NS bits, if you ring one of their official agents they...

Hi - I'd recommend Martin Wilkinson too. I bought a new Albion saddle from him a couple of years ago and he was out just before christmas to check it over and re-flock it again. As well as new saddles he also stocks secondhand ones so let them know your budget when you ring. His call out fee...

Thanks for your replies so far :) Mmmmm I think I'll put the Godiva on hold for the moment - don't think the world could take it!! :o Not heard of Jacatex - sounds like they were great! With regard to the age question - it struck me that I never felt like that when I was younger and the...

Nothing worse than losing confidence and when you have children, yours and their safety is paramount. The people that kindly 'surprised' you with a TB ex-race horse sound like a bunch of cretins. Whoever would do such a thing??!! You have to think of yourself only and don't listen to the...

Hello, would like to get some across the board opinions on riding clothing that's available in the UK. Not sure if it's my age (40's and a normal size 12) but I have decided I really don't like wearing jods or breeches anymore and wondered if anyone else feels the same?! I bought 2 pairs of...

I've just joined this forum - have enjoyed reading the various topics and looks useful. I agree with going back to basics and walking EVERYWHERE. I did this with my mare last year as when I bought her she was fairly unfit and as she got fitter she got feistier!! I revisit this technique...