Recent content by hayleymyles

Hello, I recently bought my first horse last year in July. Wasn't too bothered on her history as she was sound and well suited and just wanted a basic horse to enjoy, nothing fancy. But recently I've been curious and would LOVE to know her history! Her previous owner didn't know all that...

If you have access to it I swear by shredded paper... I put a base layer down and cover/mix in with straw - makes the straw go a lot further and is good with the wet - especially with no matting. Be careful where you get it from though as some have staples left in. I shred loads at work so I am...

Hello, I had this problem for months. Never did her any harm mind but annoyed me no end! I would try putting a whole bale of hay in with her and see how much your horse eats. Mine did about a half bale so have been giving her that much ever since in two haynets which are double netted.. seems to...

Self explanatory really - What are your experiences? Is it worth it?

Thank you. Yes I've only really given it a month so im probably just being impatient!! Thank you for your nonjudgemental advice I really appreciate it!

Chaff - Mollichaff extra 1 scoop each feed. calm and condition - 1 scoop each feed to 4 mugs of water topspec - 1 mug each feed hoof supplement because my friend gave up horses and had half a tub left for free so tried it... off the top of my head not sure of the name. outshine - 1 mug each...

she struggles to maintain it and the vet has said she needs to put more on...? My gut instinct is to trust the vet.. If anyone could sugges any ideas? Might try linseed...

AM & PM: Chaff Spillers horse and pony cubes but now on soaked calm and condition - allen and page. topspec balancer hoof supplement baileys outshine Hay I was advised by vet to just add a balancer instead of a mixed hard feed for building topline..?

Hello, I currently have a tb that needs to put weight on but i'm struggling... mainly looking for topline specific weight gain... Just wondering about peoples opinions on different balancers for this? At the minute she is on topspec balancer but doesn't seem to be making a difference. She is...

Find a loan horse!! Explain the situation... I guarentee you may get on another horse for the first time and feel sad but you'll soon recover the love for the sport!! Be brave and get back into it :)

Thank you all for you're lovely comments - it makes me smile :)

to own/wear: (If you're serious, I would start by purchasing these instead of hiring from Riding school.) - A hat from a store (not online as you will need to fit it!) - jodphurs/breeches - jodphur boots - short are easier for beginners. - comfy top - waterproof coat - riding gloves if in...

I am a novice myself after recently buying my own horse in May. I have had a few lessons at a local riding school over the years (very sparse due to being at uni) but most of my knowledge and experience was gained through actually having an interest in the sport and horses. I read SO many books...

In relation to the hay I was in the same predicament... No matter what she would eat her straw bed and it wound me up big time so I just stuck a whole bale of hay in with her to see what she did... it took her about two days to eat it so I would say base it on half a bale a day initially and see...

Sorry to butt in here but was gonna post a thread asking everything about worming. Recently bought my first horse so learning as we go! :) When do you worm a horse? Where do you get it from? all the simple basic novicey questions?