Recent content by Haywain

Useful knowledge, thank you, as I was wondering what I could do while the paddock I’m not using is resting over the winter

Thank you. That may well be worth a try. It’s tricky though, as I’m on a livery yard, with all the usual restrictions and rules. I’m not sure how they’d feel about patches of shavings on the paddock. It’s a lovely yard though, and I don’t want to be thrown off because of his paddock habits. I...

Not for the winter. The summer paddock is the same size, divided into three small paddocks, and they're fine if managed carefully. I was just hoping for some suggestions of what to do re the expanding toilet areas. I’ve tried strimming them down.

I have about half an acre for summer and a separate half acre for winter grazing for my horse. My issue is that despite poo picking twice a day, he will not eat where he poos, and in fact likes to poo just outside the toilet areas, making them bigger. At this rate he’ll have both the entire...

Thanks for all the ideas.?

THIs is a really good a really good idea, criso and scotsbadboy. I’ll have a look.

Can anyone recommend me a lightweight stable rug that comes with a neck please? He doesn't really need a rug at night, but as a skewbald, would be filthy if he didn't wear one. I have a nice medium weight, but can't seem to find a lightweight anywhere which comes with a neck. Any ideas?

It could just be the different yard. When I moved my old lad, he reacted very badly to his new yard. He was very stressed and really difficult. It wasn't the first time I'd moved him, and had never had quite a reaction like I did. If I hadn't owned him for 10 years with no problems at all, and...

I'd also agree with taking out the partition. My old boy started to do just as yours does, after years of easy travelling. I took out the partition and invested in a full width breast bar. No further problems.

THank you everyone. I have bought your suggestion Meredith, as they say it’s extra large to fit all saddles. Just what I was looking for. All the good colours are sold out so I will be the proud possessor of a snakeskin patterned saddle cloth, but at least it’s distinctive.??

The horsehealth ones look really good, but unfortunately they’re out of stock. Is the eqco one a good big size, Spottyappy?

I have two pairs of Gallop riding tights which I love. They are high waisted, have pockets for phone etc, don't slide about and aren't see through. They are also very reasonably priced. You do have to go up a size though. I'm a12 and have had to buy a large.

Can anyone recommend a saddle cover which is big enough to cover my 17in GP Ideal saddle and large Composit safety stirrups?. Also not fleece as I prefer not to have not to have my saddle covered in hair. I’m beginning to think I’m trying to find the impossible.

Thanks all. I will definitely try some on, and will look for your recommendations. :)

I probably prefer a formed hat. My current one is a skullcap, It feels enormous on my head, especially when you add the cover. But to Ben honest, the washability is a higher priority now, so I’d definitely consider a skullcap if you can wash the lining.