Recent content by EventingMum

Woodchip will turn to mush outside within a few years and be hard to lift, I definitely would steer clear. Honestly, in your position I would look at something like the rubber crumb mentioned above and see if it's feasible. If there's grass growing through it shouldn't attract the planners...

The reality is genuine, safe kids ponies are really difficult to find and are often sold through word of mouth. Often, if one is advertised you have to be prepared to view it asap before anyone else buys it too. The right pony will be worth travelling for, could you make viewing a bit of an...

Cautiously is my advice. I echo everything previous posters have said. IW trailers are often targeted by thieves so definitely check that it's listed not stolen on by contacting IW and Datatag. Also, as well as the floor check all the panels for signs of softness particularly at the bottom as...

Personally, good vets and practice management with good communication are my main criteria followed by location for emergency call outs and OOH service. If there was a choice an independent practice would be my preference but my main thing would be the quality of care for my horse. I wouldn't...

I know people with both, the XL touring takes a big 16.2hh comfortably travelling him on the left, I think there's possibly less head space on the right due to the tackroom. They upgraded from their smaller Touring as he wasn't happy in it at all and started to travel badly. The person with the...

Some are just pages you don't have to join, others are groups that you need to join.

Put the dealers name in the search bar on each dodgy dealers Facebook page.

As an equestrian employer I prefer people trained "on the job", I find most people who have trained at a college have a totally unrealistic view of the equine world. That said it may give someone like the OP's daughter a feel of the basics and from that they could then go on to an apprenticeship...

https://www.gov.scot/publications/code-practice-welfare-equidae/ I s this what you are looking for?

Interesting but only showing in Pony and Cob sizes.

Mr EM and I have starting spending time travelling to music gigs, something we only did sporadically when we had our own horses. We have met some lovely people and are really enjoying ourselves.

@Hedge_pig I totally understand your dilemma, I have had ongoing health battles for many years, I'm a good bit older than you and it took a long time to find a balance in my life. Now we don't own any horses I have the time and energy to do other things when I feel able, previously it was all...

As someone with long term health issues I would be seriously looking at speaking to the charity and telling them you can't keep their horse any longer. IMO she sounds as though she is pretty unhappy while on 2 bute a day and PTS would probably be the kindest option. As for your own mare it's...

Aigle are my favourites, particularly the leatherlined ones as they don't get too hot or cold. They are pricey but IMO worth it as I find they last years and are comfortable. I have had several pairs of Chameaus and all have split at the base of my big toe, maybe it's the way I flex my foot but...

A client had a Defender plug in hybrid and towed a Cheval Liberte Touring XL with a 650kg horse, she only got about 1 - 1.5 miles on electric. No idea on the petrol consumption but seemed fairly happy with it.