Recent content by farrierswife

Hi guys, just thought I would give you a quick update of how we are doing. It's all good news, I have done pole work with him and it has worked wonders. So pleased with how he is getting on. This morning when I lunged him he once struck off on the wrong canter lead but changed leads on his own...

I am a freelance groom and I have been out to clip out a pony this morning as it had such a thick coat and was really suffering in this heat. My motto is if they are uncomfortable just clip it off, dont worry what others think or old wives tales of you shouldnt clip after a certain time. Bottom...

Thanks guys, will try the above, I was also thinking about getting the back lady out to have a look at him. He is my mums horse who has come down to me for a bit of schooling and he had this problem when she first got him so we got back person out and his pelvis was unlevel so we had that sorted...

As the title says really, just after some tips for getting the correct canter lead. He seems very one sided, it is on the left rein that we struggle to get him to strike off correctly under saddle and on the lunge so I was just wondering if you had any tried and tested tips that would help us...

Not experienced this before but it sounds like you need to iron out this problem ASAP as like you said you don't want him trying it when out riding. Might need two of you do lunge him to keep him going forward and don't let him stop until you have finished your session. How long has this been...

Stick a headcollar on over the top, and I have to put electric tape on the Velcro fastenings too! My pony is a nightmare at getting his off or getting other ponies to remove it for him but this seems to do them job! Good luck!

I would definitely think about looking into glue on shoes. I have just had ones called glushu put on my pony and they have worked wonders. They have a website, ask your farrier about them. I know they are on the pricey side but it will give your horses feet a break from having nail holes...

Get in touch with the farrier training agency, google it, and they should be able to give you all the information.

When my husband gets in from work I will pick his brains as to where he should head first!

I also agree that it would be advisable to have the horse tested for any underlying metabolic disorders as they greatly impact of hoof quality. If it all possible time it so the vet and farrier can visit at the same time to work out a plan of action to get the horse back on track ASAP.

2 weeks after shoeing, that is shocking! I would definitely advise a change of farrier or for your friend to have a serious discussion with current farrier about why he is shoeing the way he is. You may find they maybe lucky and that it might be as simple as a change in farrier may help. Is the...

First of all thank you for all the congratulation messages :) Like littlemisslauren I didn't want this to turn into a slagging match. I was just curious to hear other people's experiences of riding whilst pregnant, and it has been interesting reading. I think I am just going to go with the...

Yeah that's what I was thinking, carry on until my body tells me otherwise. Hopefully I can be back onboard as quick as possible after baby is born, can't miss a whole season of hunting haha!

Pretty much as the title says, I'm sure it has been asked before but what is everyone's opinion on it. Did you ride when you were pregnant, if so for how long? I ask because I am now 13 weeks pregnant and still riding.

Just wondering what people's livery prices were and what that includes, full/part/DIY, and what area of the country you are in? Thanks!