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Another bale of straw or shavings so much cheaper than sore hocks that have rubbed on the concrete. Could you do a well mananged deep litter?

baby nappies wrapped around foot, would help to keep mud out and inside on the source, little cotton wool plug with some stockholm tar changed daily.

Have you thought of having them shortened from the buckle end, probably for less than the postage of a new pair

I had a gelding that showed riggish behaviour. He mounted the mare(who was being flirty) We kept them separate whilst she was in season. He still stood at the hedge wanting to be with the girls.

No not on the road, but yes, round and round an empty field in walk and trot. Put yourself in the position of a driver, they do not expect to see horses in daylight let alone the dark, no matter how well lit or hi vized. Please don't.

When you start to ride again could you aim at a lower standard than you used to do. Good luck with your recovery

Last Thursday's Horse and Hound hasn't dropped through my letter box yet? Anyone else still waiting? We have had a bit of snow but shouldn't have stopped postie.

IN the 50's Olga How jumped her pony Princess of Lurgan in Seniors class after successful time in juniors. At the Brighton Horse Show, she beat Pat Smythe on Prince Hal in the Brighton Ladies Gold Cup.

I have Walsall made saddles and they are old but well kept and my saddler says they are still worth a hundred pounds. Good English leather kept in the dry and carefully handled and re stuffed with wool. So don't knock it without seeing it.

Another name is gutter press.

May I suggest that you put away the props and take fetlock joint in one hand and lean you shoulder against horse's shoulder, (transfer weight to other foot) and speak and lift and then quickly take hold of hoof not leg. Also check that it does not have a lameness in the other foot otherwise it...

Thank you Box of Frogs for your reply. I have a friend who has a youngster who has a similar problem, I will pass on the reference to her and it will be up to her if she contacts, but thank you for your extensive reply and your offer of help and good luck with your Sunny.

Anyone able to work out the sequence of his legs. Also were you surprised an octopus could fit into a coconut shell?

Does anyone remember reading a post about horse's eye clouding over and it was mentioned that its immune system fighting itself. Sorry to be so vague but I think it must have been 3 - 4 months ago. Thank you

Being old enough to remember leather rollers with an iron arch and their good value, I recommend them. Use a pad underneath, but keep it up above the spine. Also would it be possible to line his stable with bales of straw? One bale high, it makes the stable seem smaller and may discourage...