Recent content by Gemsie

My mare used to be an absolute nightmare for spinning, i generally tend to be on the yard very early in the mornings (alons) so had no one to hold her etc. I gradually stopped it by basically scrambling on (with the spinning) initially. I would then work her, and at the end of the session...

Hi there, I dont post often but just wanted to send you a hug and let you know I will think of you on Friday. I said goodbye to my boy of over 20 years (he was 32) in March, I had prepared myself for this year being his last summer but was hoping for a few more months with him. He let...

Hiya, Sorry I havent read this entire thread so I am not sure if anyone else may have already said similar. About 8 months ago I was feeling the exact way you are, my horses behaviour was awful, I didnt enjoy riding, was often scared of her, I would only ride in the school because of her...

Hi Everyone, Thank you for your comments. I think I need to take a bit of time to think the situation over. I perhaps should have explained the situation with the little shetland a bit better, he is out in a very small electric fenced area - but even with electric on, he can at times...

Thank you, a couple of people have suggested sheep or goats but I have never looked after one so dont really know whats involved in terms of care - perhaps I will have a read up into this. I suppose if they respect electric fencing and are happy in a stable at night it might be quite nice...

Hi there everyone, Firstly I wanted to share with you all about the sad loss of my old retired gelding Danny last weekend. He has been with me for 22 years and was in his early 30s, he had a wonderful long life and lovely long 8 year retirement living in the lap of luxury, but sadly his...

Hi All, I hope you dont mind me posting in here rather than NL but I have found that the advice in here really is first class. Last weekend I sadly had to pts my 30yr old gelding, it was the right decision but was devastating none the less, having owned him over 20 years the yard is very...

Hi There, Just wanted to share my experience, i have a very very tense and stressy warmblood mare. She is tense most of the time, and at shows can be very difficult to deal with. I recently had Richard Maxwell out to her, which was the most enlightening morning of my life. He has given me...

Hi There, Does anyone know of anywhere that does full ridden schooling livery in the Pboro / South lincs area? For a mare who has largely had the winter off, so will need bringing back into work, fittening etc. Just querying due to possibility of work taking me away for a couple of...

Hi There, Does anyone know of anywhere that does full ridden schooling livery in the Pboro / South lincs area? For a mare who has largely had the winter off, so will need bringing back into work, fittening etc. Just querying due to possibility of work taking me away for a couple of...

He is stunning! Looks amazing! Fancy taking my mare on full ridden livery for a while!? Gem

Hi There, I havent been on here for a while but was wondering if anyone is attending the car boot table top sale of all things horsey at Pidgeons Farm this evening? Its from 6-9pm and info is here: http://www.pigeonsfarm.co.uk/www.pig...k/info.php?p=2 I shall be there so hope to see...

Hi There, I havent been on here for a while but was wondering if anyone is attending the car boot table top sale of all things horsey at Pidgeons Farm this evening? Its from 6-9pm and info is here: http://www.pigeonsfarm.co.uk/www.pigeonsfarm.co.uk/info.php?p=2 I shall be there so hope...

Hi Kate, just having a read of this (am interested in all things gut related)! I would suggest coligone or neigh lox - but wondering if coligone helps as Kate you have not mentioned it? I am such an unbelievable fan of Coligone - I cant help but preach about it everytime I see and equine...

Hi there, not sure if you are still picking up responses to this but thought I would share my experiences. My elderly gelding had on and off mild spasmodic colic over a period of about 6 weeks last sept / oct. This year (touches every bit of wood within reach) he has not had a single colic...