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I think if you are thinking of doing it then it’s probably the right decision, a hard winter with a horse that is in pain is very...

If she isn’t field sound with Bute I would call it a day, this rain won’t help her to feel well either, if you feel she doesn’t have a...

Nobody should criticise your choice unless they have been in your shoes. You could (with vet approval) up the bute a lot and see if...

Am I wrong to be considering putting my mare to sleep? In summer of 2023 she sadly damaged her suspensory (fore) and was also diagnosed...

I am absolutely no expert and may get my styles mixed up so feel free to correct me. I’ve “ridden’ in the Flexee on equine simulators...

I think that is exactly what it is "attention seeking" and the sheep follow her!

I'm really sorry people weren't kind at what would have been a hard enough time as it was. I think as a rule of thumb, just try to be...

Sorry to be a negative Nancy but for a first saddle please absolutely get a fitter; those first experiences are so, so important for...

My last horse was put to sleep for comfort despite being only 16. People were less than kind in text messages. They all assumed her...

I mentioned Valegro and Uthopia to another rider at my riding lesson. She said she'd never heard something as ridiculous as putting down...

I actually feel quite sorry for DH. We all live in our own perception of the world, and whilst we can't deny reality and pretend we live...

It's a sad old day when putting to sleep two closely bonded horse's as a final act of kindness can attract so much criticism. May...

I think we need to remember too that Carl Hester is a smart man and wouldn't do anything to potentially cause a PR mess in the current...

well said!

When reading threads like this one, I think it's important to remember that it is a very emotional subject, making it much easier to...