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PSD Ligament Damage - Last Resort (Excuse Title Typo) Hi all, My horse went lame in March 2017 snd after months of investigations he has been diagnosed with PSD in both hind legs, he is only 11 and has a lot more to give so we decided to give him the best chance we could and go though with...

Hi All, I'm looking to get another horse after recently retiring mine. I've found one i really like but needed a bit of advice. When i went to try him i noticed he swings his front left leg outwards in walk and trot but was fine in canter, it seemed to improve slightly the more he was...

Wondering if anyone can help, my horse is going for a bone scan to try and identify where his lameness is coming from. I received an information leaflet about the day and it says the following; "The bandaging should be as follows: front legs from the knee to below the coronary band and hind...

He does it every year when the weather gets hotter and just need ideas on how to stop him to protect his tail. He is currently ruggless through night when stabled and is rugged throughout the day depending on weather There are no known medical issues that could be causing it Any ideas to...

He very politely asked for his saddle to be removed from his hay pile (where it was rested) He did it by sweetly looking at me then at the hay that was covered by the saddle and then back to me before letting out a very large sigh😂🐴 After we moved the saddle he again looked...

I love it! Before this he was on apple chaff but did nothing for me This is the mollichaff without molasses so brilliant for my sensitive sports horse However I would expect you would need a lot to feed it on its own (I feed 1 cup full (200g) in each feed as well as cubes and a balancer and...

So I have a 16.3hh ish gelding (who is very sensitive to noises - so whatever I choose must be quiet) he suffers with a tense back (no medical issues that we are aware of and he shows no signs of pain also the saddle isn't a problem either) We have tried the equilibrium massage pad but he could...

Yes I canter on hacks however where we are there aren't many safe places to canter as the majority or the time spent hacking is roadwork. I did get lessons but have recently moved (this has not affected his canter) so looking for someone new

So I've had my 10yo ish x tb gelding for about 10 months and he's been amazing on the ground but his riding isn't brilliant unfortunately - his walk and trot is fine but his canter work is awful he gets so worked up he unbalances himself and rushes until we can finally stop (he's in a snaffle)...

Are they worth it?

Sounds very similar to ours. My 10yo tb x ish is a lovely gentleman most of the times but has his moments like they all do. He is very sensitive towards noises, the first time he heard the clippers with me (only had him 8 months) he freaked (snorting, backing up, turning away and even...

I have my own horse now but didn't when I did my stage one although I had a lot of help from the riding centre I volunteered at and now work at. All I can say is get the BHS stage 1 book and revise if u can go to riding centres and practice the practical side like tail bandages. Good luck😊

The horse is a 10yo 16.3hh tb type (no known medical issues) in a relatively large stable (his bed comes 3/4 the way down and he just has a small area where the door entrance is. I do not think shavings or any other type of bedding apart from straw and pellets are allowed on the yard (but not...

That's the time the livery horses are turned out for at our yard (he's on part livery so is used to the 10-5 turnout)

Thank you for the comments. I don't think the drainage is brilliant but its not the worst Ive only had him 6 months and he has always been a wet horse (no matter if he's on pellets or straw) in that time he's had 3 entire clean outs and everyday cleaning He has previously been on wood...