Recent content by FeatheredFriend

Thanks for comments, will try a few things and keep you posted :)

I just think he doesn't like the mare, wondered whether to try and put them next to each other to graze?? He happened the first time because she was in season, I think, no other explanation, but he had never been like that with any other mare. Confused!

No, He came from way out of the area and has only been to one other yard before this, and never met up with her before.

She is a coloured. he is also a coloured and there are a couple of coloured on our yard which he is fine with, one being a gelding the other a mare.

I am looking for some advice if possible. My gelding is almost 9 years old, he is a genuine safe boy, however earlier in the year he completely freaked at a mare (new to our yard) also being ridden in the school. It resulted in me being thrown twice within 10 mins and badly hurt. He has always...

Can anyone tell me if they use Aloe Vera Juice as a feed supplement and if they find if beneficial?

Yes the vet has looked at him. He had been treated for feather mites using the Dectomax injection. I have since had the vet visit him again today and he has told be it is like a severe case of eczema and is on a steroid based gel. I have also gone back to using Pig Oil and Sulphur on his legs...

I have a heavy feathered cob which I have owned for almost 6 years. This year he has scabby back legs just above his hooves. Where he has been itching them he has caused them to weep. Previously I have been able to deal with the odd scab but this year I am miffed. He has been on scratch...