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    Dry brittle cracking hooves help!!

    I use Huffstable (I think that's what it's called?) on my mare's feed everyday and as soon as they seem to have dried a bit, I put more on. Her feet are very well moisturised but sometimes this may not work? I would give it a try anyway, because at least it won't make them worse. ;) Oil is meant...
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    First time hairy owner - feather care help

    My Gypsy Cob has amazing feathers due to the amount of effort I've put in to maintain them ;) However, horses with large feathers are prone to mites as well ergots. Ergots are easy to control; you can twist or cut them off, much like chestnuts, and they apparently do not cause discomfort to...
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    Help/advice needed about new horse

    When we first moved my Gypsy Cob to a livery yard, we had no idea whether she had been stabled before or how she would react. We decided to get her used to the stable gradually. Before she arrived, we put new bedding down with fresh water and a big bale of hay. When she arrived, we put her...
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