Thanks everyone, looks like I've got lots of reading to do. I don't know if we have any reputable bare foot specialists in my area, sand hurst, Berkshire. !
I haven't ever thought of letting him go bare foot as if he treads on a stone he doesn't react favourably ! Also, it has taken about 3 years of feeding a hoof supplement to improve his hoof quality. He grows very little horn between shoeings but is shod every 6 weeks.but thanks for your...
Hi, my horse is 12 years old and never had a hard life, I've had him since he was 4. About 5 years ago he was diagnosed with navicular syndrome, which I dispute ! As I think he tore a ligament ! Although x-rays showed changes to the navicular bone in both feet it wasn't definitive that this was...
I feel for you, we take on these animals and have a duty to care for them and sometimes this means making the final decision. My horse has had colic surgery, navicular syndrome and arthritis in both hocks with a bone chip. I have decided that all the time I can keep him comfortable with low...
Oh yes, I did state that wherever was convenient for her as we have transport. I might have to get a life size cut out and stand behind it and pretend to be Pippa !!! Lol
I am just trying to make someone's dream come true after all the help she's given following my accident. Pippa is her idol and she would never think it possible to have a lesson from her. I won't give up yet !!
Thanks for your ideas, still no luck contacting Pippa funnell, despite 2 e.mails to billy stud and, 1e.mail to William funnell. I appreciate these people are really busy, so will keep trying. If anyone knows of any other way to contact them, please let me know. Thank you
Thanks for your ideas, I have tried googling and sent a message to their stud with no joy. Keep the ideas coming please, as I sit here bored stiff I am determined to sort this. Lol:rolleyes:
Please can anyone tell me who to contact to arrange a lesson with Pippa funnell. 2 weeks ago I came off my horse and damaged my liver, needless to say no riding or yard duties for me :(. A young friend has stepped right up into the plate, and although she shares my daughters horse has taken over...