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Yes, I would agree that if you think it's time, then it is. And yes, the waiting with that hanging over you is actually worse than the...

Conversely my YM now doesn't have Dex's feed waiting in his stable for him as he started to be a bit keen to come in, and as she's about...

I agree with the above. I use positive reinforcement with my youngsters, they always have a handful of haycare in their stable waiting...

I would have offered a bucket of feed to tempt him in. In fact I would routinely have a bucket waiting for him when he is due to go...

My horse doesn’t particularly like being stabled, and will occasionally plant. I think that the whole “Show them who’s dominant, don’t...

I'm sorry you're facing this. It's horrible but there's good welfare reasons why people PTS before winter - it's hard on joints and...

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...