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I knew someone who had those - they clipped fine but the blades were a pig to get in and out - really fiddly mechanism. I've got some Lister. Only paid £100 for a second hand pair several years ago - clip really nicely.

All I did with mine when he was that age was teach him to halter lead, walk in and out of a trailer, tie up, be groomed, pick his feet up daily (he was a little ****) so that the farrier didn't have to wrestle with him (he did - still does when he gets to the 4th foot and little **** is getting...

Sorry to say but it does sound as though you are out of your depth with him. I totally agree you need him castrated as soon as possible and you really, really need someone who knows youngsters to help you. He must learn some manners soon before he hurts you, himself or someone else, or before...

I'd get a physio to give him the all-clear and then get a good instructor out to look at him.

I have a 20 something 3/4 TB who is also prone to laminitis so winter is a chance not to worry about his weight. The first year we had him he lost a LOT of weight but it was a yard that was quite stressy and feeding hay in the fields was a nightmare. Since then he's not had a problem and now...

One thing and one thing only - no horseflies! (I get horrendous reaction to bites and always get bitten). But I think I'd rather run the horsefly gauntlet than have to cope with endless mucking out, icy yards, frozen taps and don't get me started on the mud!:(

My daughter has done everything in a Farrington's VSD as it's the only thing that fits her horse - jumped 90cm courses, cross-country etc etc. Her seat and lower leg are enviably secure though!

Ooops just replied to your other thread - just to say very interesting article! He needs protein!!

Very interesting article! I probably need to add protein. In fact I definitely need to add protein. He has been on a restricted diet since two bouts of lami 3 years ago (negative for Cushings) and although his weight is spot on and his overall condition is good, his top line has suffered.

I am really interested in the treeless option, but don't trust myself to know whether or not it is fitting right. We have a resident saddle fitter on the yard but she has said she would be clueless with a treeless and I don't want to put her in a difficult position. I am absolutely paranoid...

Thanks for all the replies. He was tested (negative) for Cushings two years ago and vet has advised to re-test next year, which I will be doing. He had a bout of laminitis (managed to avoid since with a radical change of diet and keeping his weight down) and the vet was certain it was...

I am going to stick up for Equitrek! However, mine was bought new about 6 years ago. Its a Show Trekka M and I can't say I've had any problems with it. I get it serviced annually (not by Equitrek as their nearest dealer is miles away) but by a local company who do a fantastic job. The only...

Thanks for that! Will Google Solution saddles now.....! :)

My old boy (22) has been in very light work for the last couple of years mainly bits of hacking. He hates schooling! His top line has now all but disappeared and although he is sound, happy and healthy can't be ridden in a saddle as it no longer fits and saddle fitter & physio have both...

Microfibre cloth, hot water, Dettol & lavender wash. They smell lovely and have a great shine.