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Thanks, he is now on box rest and will get the vet to xray once swelling gone down - ive heard they cant see anything on xray for up to 10 days so i will keep him untill then that way not to much messing about and should be a conclusive result!?! Thankfully he is a happy boy in the stable and...

Hello, at the weekend my horse decided to do a 360 over the breast bar of the trailer!! He went over the bar onthe side he was in, got into the jockey area (upside down) and then came back up head facing over the back ramp!! I thought he was a gonna but He walked out with only a few...

I have his back checked by chirs caydon parker and she is coming out again with my worries in mind but she is sure its all just typicall of young horse syndrome:) I also have a very good reputabe saddler to fit both his saddles, it was his saddler who flagged up the swollen wither so...

Hello, I started reading up about kissing spine for a friends horse and alarm bells started to ring as I read.....my 5 year old has recently had issues with sustaining and shortening his canter. He is a compact little horse so in theory he should find it easy!! Last week while having his brand...

Thanks for all the response/advice, much appreicated - well knock-outs seamen is at Twemlows so I could ither send her up there I guess or give them a call. I was planning to use OakEquine in Essex, they are AI vets and have a special centre for this but I dont know just how experienced against...

Hello all, could anyone tell me if they have had success with Frozen AI? I know it can work but how long did it take - love to hear some stories Im planning to put my mare to Limbo, but im feeling cautious as so far away etc? Thanks for reading

Wow thanks all - to answer firstly, yes her back is checked regularly and suprising she has no tightness at any time BUT can be a bit tender around her ovaries!! However as all 3 incidents have a reason for the 'STOP' I think its more confidence thing than anything or rather it started out that...

Hello all, I have a question about my mare. She is a bit of a strong willed tyoe but ultimatly brilliant and I love her to bits but she has this streak of nappiness where she will just grind to a halt and refuse to budge. This first happened late night over the winter and she was petrified and...

Ive used him and have a lovely 3 and half year old filly, with the best temprement and attitude. She was backed last year and took two weeks. She is increadably laid back but has it all looks, conformation and manners. Ive met the main man himself and he is not only delicious but seemed very...