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Its sounds completely reasonable to pts together. They wont know anything about it and it sounds like it will be a relief for you, even if heart breaking. Whatever you do will be the right decision for you.

100% a transporter. It's not just the cost of the fuel, it's the effort, the time, the stress, the what ifs (breakdown, horse unsettled, weather, traffic etc). I would definitely rather pay a transporter and know the horse was comfortable and safe.

I am so sorry :( Not the same situation but I have just lost my full loan pony in a sale. You have my sympathies, it is really rubbish :(

Oh I am so sorry to read this. How very heart breaking for you. I completely agree with what others have said regarding sooner rather than later. Particularly for the fact horses will start to be leaving soon and may cause upset to yours. Spend all the time loving on him and know you are doing...

Wowzers!! 😂😂😂

Fab update! And wonderful picture!

I have only had to quarantine once on a new yard properly. Been to a couple that needed you to worm and keep in for a short period of time before going out.

Have you seen your horse in person? I’d be over there asap and on the phone to the vet

My mare is a very messy eater and I have not yet found the best way. I have also tried large buckets, small buckets, wide buckets etc. She will hoover lots of it up so it's not too bad but it's very frustrating at the wastage. I have tried it on a flake of hay but she wont then eat the hay its...

I am another vote for Harmony Plus.

I agree that isn't much unless they are tiny ponies? Why were they only n 1kg to start with? Are they out in the day grazing? Can you exercise the weight off them so they can eat more?

I agree they are good old regular earth worms

Emerald green grass nuts are about 10% sugar if I recall. Always got my old fussy pony to eat when soaked into a warm mash

I think it depends what you want as well @Jasmine2023? Do you want your horse fitter? Bringing on etc? Or just need someone to give them so attention when you are not going up? Is it financial and you need the money for the horses upkeep? To get and keep a decent sharer I found you have to...

Completely depends on on the horse and what you are offering) where I am it’s about £10-£15 a day for a decent pony on a DIY yard up to £25 a day for a full livery/ higher level horse.