Recent content by Fluffypiglet

I kept some stuff when my last horse went. I wasn’t sure when I might get another so i kept the smaller stuff like headcollars, bridles etc. 20years later I got another horse! Most of the stuff I’d kept was dry from storage in the loft and completely out of date. When current horse goes I’m not...

I get so cross when owners are challenged on the worst decision a horse owner has to make. I know someone who put their 17yr old horse down at our yard. I don’t know why it needed to be done, all I knew was that she loved her horse and was upset. That’s all I need to know and it’s none of my...

Finally the fields are mainly rolled - still some very wet puddles but majority is ok. It’s so nice to see despite the slightly wintery chill we’ve got! Horse will be going out with boots on tomorrow…. Now I have to hope he doesn’t injure himself throwing shapes…. 🙈🤞

I tried the straw tickle test from that video and no skin twitching. He did however turn round and give me a look (wtf are you doing woman?) so I decided that’s a pass. Mine has an issue that could cause neuro problems in the future so I’m always mindful (slightly worried). If it helps - i knew...

I saw some dry mud at the weekend and got very excited! But like others have woken to pouring rain. Bloomin’ black midges as well so now hand grazing involves getting bitten as well. Just ordered a load more fly spray. Fgs. Lovely weekend so horse kept gazing wistfully at the fields and sighing...

Oh goodness, I’m so so sorry. She was very lucky to have spent her days with you and all the extra love you gave enticing her to eat. Such lucky cats but just awful for you. I’m glad she went peacefully.

Back on track is used by horse and husband. I also have a weatherbeeta fleece that apparently has the same tech but I do think there’s a difference and (cheaper) weatherbeeta isn’t as good/ obvious on the difference. I’m not that keen on the fit of the BoT mesh rug, it pulls back quite badly but...

I hope the vet visit goes as well as it can for you both. Glad she’s feeling better and willing to eat very delicious tuna steaks!

So sorry you’re going through this but entirely agree that it sounds like the right decision for him and you.

Poor things, that’s terrible.

I swear they know when a vet visit has been booked. Ours has been sneezing, watery eyes and coughing. Not eating much looking like he’s going down hill (this is a longstanding issue that requires antibiotics). Book appointment and as soon as I’m off the phone in he comes all bright and breezy...

Still hand grazing and even just stood on the grass he’s sinking to above the top of his hoof! This is good thick grass that is never used for turnout. The turnout remains with little grass and very wet with mud soup in gateways and all along fence lines. No idea if we’ll ever turn out again at...

So sorry that MCC is unwell and that you’re having difficulty with the vets. Very best wishes that you get her Ladyship sorted without too much further trauma for you.

I agree- The lack of fear/ panic would strongly suggest that there are unlikely to be horrible things behind the scenes. Last year at Hickstead one of the horses in the main ring looked terrified when he failed to jump. Heartbreaking to see. No bad reaction from the rider at the time but clear...

No turn out in sight for me. (Heavy clay) fields are soup and puddles with very little grass showing. Dreadful winter and then it’s probably going to go hot and dry which will still mean no real grass. I hate it.