Recent content by Fred66

I feel for OP as she is obviously attached and it came somewhat out of the blue, but in what way is it awful? The owners got in touch to say that they missed the pony and would like to bring the loan to an end. The immediacy of it reads as though it’s OPs doing

It’s possible that they lost interest horses and that mum put him out on loan rather than part with him. Also child may have been unable to visit without parental support. The perils of loaning a horse are that it can be recalled. The child now teenager may now be wanting to get back involved...

Out of interest what first hand experience do you have of hunt kennels? Certainly our local pack sounds similar to that described for bloodhounds and they definitely have regular vet check ups.

When looking at any issue then best practice is to breakdown the issue into smaller chunks and apply Pareto analysis to reduce the problem. So when looking at animal welfare then the priority should be the greatest cause of suffering being the priority. Therefore addressing welfare issues in...

Have you read the outline of what is to be looked ? It does mention trail hunting but also discusses CO2 of pigs. The bill is put forward as being about animal welfare, so the question as to why halal / kosher slaughter is not being looked at is totally valid.

Place 1 leave him there for at least a week without you being there, get regular updates. Depending upon progress then go up to see if your comfortable to carry on the training at home or leave him a little longer

You can use a SQP rather than vet, most feed merchants will have someone qualified otherwise they can’t dispense them.

The lunge enables you to focus on you and what you are doing, it is one of the best methods of helping relatively novice riders to improve their balance and position.

So if funding is tight and you can’t afford lessons for you AND schooling for him, then possibly keep working and hacking him in walk and get yourself some one on one lessons on a schoolmaster in trot on the lunge. When you are feeling more balanced go back to having lessons on him, working in...

OP apologies, I haven’t had chance to read everything so if I repeat advice already given then apologies. Firstly are you able to find an alternate yard (even if temporary) that offers schooling as well as instruction ? If so then possibly avail yourself of their services for 6-8 weeks to get...

Option 2 as you imply that is cheapest albeit if horse won’t load might become more pricey than option 1, in which case possibly go with Option 1 first To me Option 3 is a bit pointless as it’s not a long term solution you are looking for, you just want to load and transport.

I have read the thread, and ultimately I think that whilst your daughters aspirational work ethic is admirable that it is unlikely that she will find work with reputable employers. That if the area is remote as you imply then subject to her finding work then transporting her between work venues...

The issues around formally employing an under 18 are not straightforward but especially as a freelance, the duty of care and the times that they are allowed to work are quite restrictive. Getting insurance could be difficult as an under 18 cannot enter into a legally binding contract in their...

What did the original advert say ? In a private sale then you are reliant upon it being as described. In the past when buying I have included in the bill of sale the purpose for which I am buying the horse and included that they are not aware of any physical or behavioural issues (other than...

You shouldn’t, they should take all levels, and if your child wants the PC experience without having access to their own pony then branch is the way to go. PC branches vary so some may be more more cliquey than others but you don’t have to “own” a pony to join, you can join as non riding member...