Recent content by hellsbells170

Hi there, Sorry, i realise this is a really old thread but i've just seen it. I have a mare (tb x) who sounds exactly the same as yours, i put a post up on H&H in 2012 asking for advice. I was just wondering if you have had a any success? My mare sadly still hangs around the gate and fence...

I had thought of that, the first rug i put on her had been worn by my old gelding but i swapped it for one which had been been washed and proofed after that occurred to me. I think it is the new environment she doesn't like, possibly the layout of the field which is on a slope so she can see the...

I think you could be right. I will pop a fillet string on tomorrow and see how she goes. I like the fencing idea too. Thanks!

I have tried her with other types of rug but will give a fillet string a go instead of leg straps. I don't think the rug is really the issue though as her last owner rugged her last winter with no issues. Sadly she isn't the type of horse to be able to live out without a rug over winter. Most...

Thanks for all your inputs. Her old owner is approachable but hasn't come across this behaviour with her. She is going to contact the owner before her and see if she has any idea. She is coming over tomorrow to see Maybe. I took her out on a ride (in company) today which went really well. She...

Hi there, i am hoping someone on here has experience with this. My mare hates having her rug on. Or rather she doent mind having it on but is frightened with it on. I bought 'Maybe' (11yo tb/warmblood mare), about 5-6 weeks ago. It was still warm so she was turned out without a rug for...