Recent content by flojo

Why does the question upset you? They are just asking about something that is of interest to them. I'm afraid I'm one of those who keeps and shows Welshies and I'm always happy to spout off about my ponies bloodlines to those who ask about them. If the subject is of no interest to you then tell...

Best thing for wound healing by far. Open wound should not be left open to the air!- wound beds need to be kept moist to heal properly. Wound gels remove debris from the wound keeping it clean, cushion the nerve endings and so help with pain and keep the newly formed cells moist.

I use Formula4feet and Kevin Bacon dressing with both of my boys. Of course regular attention from a good farrier is the most important thing.

My retired Connie has Top Spec anti-Lam with Unmolassed chaff, linseed & turmeric (The turmeric is a new addition, I'm giving it a try). My 5 yea old Sec D has NAF (In The) Pink Powder along with Alfa A and ready mash extra. I do think balancers whether they are pelleted or powder form...

You do the hunting fraternity no favours with statements like that! You obviously have no thought for the comfort of your pony or the safety of others.

My farrier advised hoof boots over glue on shoes as they give as much if not more support.

I know of two horses that have had the radical surgery you describe and both of the operations were a complete success. (although both boys now pee like mares) The owners were members on another forum, not sure if they are on here though.

My vet gave me Compagel to use on our youngsters fresh splint, I'm not sure if it would help on a formed splint that had 'set' though. As Apache warlord has said, it will flatten out eventually and with a little careful grooming it can be hidden for showing purposes.

From other threads on the forum it's clear that different muzzles suit different horses...sorry I know that's not much help :( I've tried lots of grazing muzzles over the years on one of my horses but have found the Dinky muzzle to be the most comfortable for him. The GreenGuard muzzle was the...

The way a pony is ridden is more relevant than height and weight. A well balanced and quiet rider is far easier to carry than someone who is bouncing about on the pony's back. You and your pony look happy together, if he's happy with you on board and can do what you ask without problems then...

Yes, you carry on using it for this wound but it won't keep safely for future use. Some people are advocating using honey bought in supermarkets (food grade) but although honey naturally inhibits bacterial growth unless it's been sterilised specifically for wounds you shouldn't really use...

This ^^

The OP sates that she is NOT trying to make a profit. She just wants to find a suitable home and not be out of pocket herself. Sounds reasonable enough to me.

The honey needs to be sterile to use safely on wounds.....You can get Penicillin by scraping it off mouldy bread but I wouldn't slap that on an open wound!

AND they make your knees ache :(