Recent content by flow

3 months ago I had my mare PTS due to her arthritis pain. I thought things got easier with time but as time goes by I’m finding things harder. I know in the grand scheme of things 3 months isn’t a long time but I can’t even look at her pictures without crying my eyes out. I’m getting...

My horse became lame beginning of this year- vet came out assessed her and advised nerve blocks. Due to transport we decided to try a nerve block in the hock to start with at the yard- it didn't show improvement with her lameness. so arranged transport and got her at the vets. they attempted...

I have a sharer because I work shifts/ on call so can't always be available for my mare. I have found a fantastic sharer who is very reliable and treats my mare like her own. I didn't ask for money to start with as I found her through a friends recommendation and she was honest that she...

I would take the pony back too!

I really don't mind people borrowing my stuff. I do mind though when they borrowing it and never return it where they found it! So you waste time looking for it or money replacing it.

I have invested in a pair of sprenger flexi irons. Not cheap but much needed. I suffer with ankle , knee and hip pain. It was affecting my riding and enjoyment so I researched and found they where highly recommended. And my what a difference they make. There are cheaper options but read better...

Any ideas what it might be? She has had anti inflammatorys rest and hosing. The swelling has come down a bit but there is still fluid filled pocket. Vet will be called to arrange a check but just wondered what people's experiences where.

Just out of curiosity really what does everyone prefer. Small or large yards. I personally prefer a larger yard and have had better experiences on larger yards. What about you guys?

Hacking or turnout which yard would you chose? Yard one * unlimited turn out in individual fields. Feeding hay summer and winter as not much grass. * 2x schools but large one does water log when very wet. * on site competitions * can hack around gallops which is a 5/10 walk but if you...

Cambridgeshire £30 PCM Individual turn out. Can turn out when we like ( we are responsible for looking after our own field) Stable 12x12 2x schools Grass track to hack There is good hacking but you have to gnomon a busy broad to get to it Tack/ feed room Barn for hay/ straw storage On...

You know your horses best and if they settle well in the stable then it should work. My mare wouldn't winter out she likes to come in the stable during the winter. They are all different so its what works for them. I think if they are able to go out for at least a couple of hours a day for...

Would it be possible to turn them out every day but ask the YO to bring in early. So they get an hour or two out? If your big man is a pain cause he wants to come in would he be better if he's had a little while to stretch his legs etc then come in? I have to work different shifts and do on...

Following this as I am considering doing this too.

I don't own a yard but have and am on a livery yard. A few things to think about: Poo picking. Will the horse owner be doing it. How often do you want it doing? Who is responsible for fencing? How often will you expect them to come down if horse living out 24/7 Or do you not want the...

What do you want to do long term? Don't feel like you should live through others so to speak. If its not what you want to do then don't worry about it. But seems like maybe your a little stuck in a rut? Maybe need something to focus on. As mentioned get a Good instructor- have some lesson...