Recent content by Gavalohori

My 16 year old gelding has recently developed a quite firm egg-sized lump on his belly. He doesn't mind me pressing it - but he is doing a lot of tail-flicking and kicking. Any thoughts anyone? I live in rural Crete - there are no horse vets around here, the local vets are very reluctant to...

Hi - I understand how you feel - I am in a similar situation and constantly stress about my horse -he should be doing more, he should have a better life, etc., when everyone tells me he is perfectly happy and content. I live on Crete, so I am afraid he hasn't got a lovely big green field, he...

Thanks for advice so far. He does have short hair, and he is a chestnut. He hates sprays, but I do manage to smooth Power Phaser on him - it doesn't seem to be effective for long. Supplements are a good idea - but impossible to get out here - and too expensive for me to get sent over, given...

Thanks, just checked the Weatherbeeta site - the Kool coats seem like a good option - cheaper too!

Anybody any advice about using a fly rug in extremely hot temperatures. I live on Crete and 5yrs ago I 'rescued' an ex-race horse from Athens who had been used for tourist rides on the beach. I am doing the best I can in far from ideal conditions, but he is healthy and happy, just not getting...