Recent content by frannieuk

This is a fascinating topic for me, and I too struggle with a barrage of instructions - it takes a while for it to go from my ears to my brain, then to my appendages and then for my brain to consider the outcome of the instruction, by which time the trainer has given at least 4 more things to do...

I also recommend The Barn - Nenad or Martin imo.

Thank you!

Hi everyone, I’m looking to get a youngster vetted this week (only a 2 stage) and wondered if the collective wisdom of HHO has any recommendations for a good vet in Suffolk. Thanks in advance! Frannie

Thanks everyone - it’s odd because she’s so calm about it all as long as another has gone on first! Helpfully she is food and reward oriented so hopefully the clicker will help and the pressure/release practice. All of your comments about keeping it easy and simple are really helpful reminders...

Thanks everyone, plenty of ideas here but all on a similar theme! I’ve ordered a clicker from Amazon and will start practicing!

Hi everyone, I have an issue with loading a mare and I thought I’d tap in into the collective HHO wisdom! Basically, she will load perfectly as long as another horse goes on first - she’s totally happy and relaxed about getting on the lorry, and she travels absolutely fine. However, asking her...

I used her last year (2019!) but found it easier to contact her by text or phone. Amazing lady!

Instead of a head torch, I’ve found beanie hats with a usb rechargeable LED light in them - literally a game changer! Keeps your head warm and doesn’t slip or move 😊 WEITOO Unisex Bright Knit 4 LED Beanie Hat with Light USB Rechargeable Lighted Headlamp Torch Cap Gifts for Men and Women...

Tiddlypom, you are a HERO! Thank you!

Anyone know where you can buy the brackets for them?! Or, do any of you have a bright idea for an alternative method of fixing said grill to the door - it’s the standard type with 2 vertical bars. I thought maybe the receiving bits for shoot-bolts but I can’t find anywhere that sells just...

Love reading these updates, please keep posting!

I bought one a couple of months ago for a mare that had fairly significant trauma to the surface of one of the small bones in the hock, suspected to be from a kick. She was box rested for 6 weeks and I used it daily per the instructions - the vet was very surprised at how well the injury has...

I used to use Huish and really rate them - top quality although you do pay a little more I think. Really good service though. Now I use Kelly Horseboxes in Dorset (closer to me) and am equally impressed, probably slightly cheaper than Huish but just as good. Personally I don’t rate winterborne...

Thanks everyone, that’s really helpful 😊