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I used Equestrian Surfaces Ltd for a top up for my indoor. They have several surfaces with varying amounts of wax in them and were happy to advise. In the end we went with Sound Track.Being in Scotland, haulage was expensive but they were very good to deal with. Andrews Bowen similarly have a...

NK, I'm not going to offer advice as to how to handle him as I think plenty has already been said on here! You and your OH are to be commended on your efforts to do the "right thing" by Ozzy and have clearly made progress with him overall. I'm sure yesterday gave you a huge fright and was...

Definitely not what is needed in this instance. Draw reins will give the horse more to lean against. More balance and use of the back end are needed to lighten the forehand. If you can try and find someone who can assess you and your horse, including the horse's conformation as this can play a...

Proceed with extreme caution. although they will have some nice, high quality horses (mainly sjers) the bulk that are affordable to the average buyer are a mixed bunch. They tend to buy lorry loads unseen from Ireland so you are unlikely to get an accurate history. They tend to be turned over...

When I had a riding school I used NAF General Purpose Supplement as a basic vitamin and mineral source for all the horses and ponies and just added anything specific that individual horses needed as I found it the most cost effective way to feed. They all looked really well on it.

How exciting, good luck with him!

Fantastic news, now we just need a New Year's miracle for Jessie!

Just seen this, I hope both Bertie and Jess continue to improve x

This, (though I'm not a vet) having fallen victim to a false negative blood test the only test I'd rely on is a guttural pouch wash and many people wouldn't be happy subjecting their horse to it as it's invasive and expensive. We do 3 weeks isolation with temperature monitoring as recommended by...

As NR88 says, there are a few small holdings with trotting tracks there that can be seen from the motorway. Corbiewood near Stirling has harness racing meetings.

As a fellow Scottish full livery YO I know it can be stressful. As well has having clear rules in your contract make sure you have clear communication with all clients. Being consistent with everyone is essential so no one is in any way favoured. I would also make sure your staff are fully on...

Our vets email out the bills either the same day or the following day of the visit. If it is paid within 24hrs of being sent out you get a 5% discount.

I am not a dog training expert by my terriers have always known the difference between our house cats and other cats they encounter outside, ie on the yard. Our house cats were always good at quickly putting any new dogs in their place. I would suggest making sure your cat has a safe space...

Sounds suspicious with very little information available and also offers foot trimming and farriery. Jack of all trades..................?

I don't own any horses now and no longer rider either. I rode as a child and my first pony was a Christmas present, I went on to show jump at a decent level and also gained teaching qualifications. My parents bought some land and we built up a riding school and livery yard there. Once my son...