Recent content by hmm

Wow thanks so much folks - loads of really useful, practical & sensible advice! Adding bolt cutters, fencing suppliers & post driver to the must-have list, along with a feline friend (or 2). Will also check out some decent feed bins - I know mice etc are inevitable but will try and keep it all...

Thank you! Public footpaths are less of a thing over where I am so we are clear on that front! Muck heap has a walled, concrete area and there's a local contractor who specialises in removal. Not cheap but reliable and legit! Current owner has done a lot of work in securing boundaries so there...

After many years on livery (and after my last post, debating pros & cons of alternative yards) we have decided to take a slightly different route and instead we are (all being well!) moving house & bringing the horses home. We are very fortunate to have found a property that already has a great...

Thank you all so much for your replies. It is much appreciated! I agree that Yard B doesn’t sound perfect. Unfortunately in my area, yards are few & far between. Even finding somewhere as an alternative that has any form of winter turnout, and space, has been a challenge. My biggest concern...

I had this, don’t panic! My boy had a flu + tet booster from a practice I don’t usually use, because when he was due, I wasn’t well so my friend sorted it while hers were getting done. They then just asked that vet for a copy of his history (which was non existent tbh!). He had vaccinations...

Thanks for feedback, much appreciated! Individual turnout can be somewhat adjustable in that I have two horses, they could go out together. Winter all weather paddocks are big enough for a mooch around, a roll and sniff / scratch across the fence etc. My main concern is the winter at...

Recommendation came through word of mouth and have a couple of sources I can cross ref against! It needs some maintenance but YO aware and sorting a few things currently.

The usual, posting anon to keep things quiet! In a bit of a quandary. Current yard has been good over the years but standards have declined somewhat. Coupled with poor ground, significant reduction in available ground and a horse with some existing issues that make turnout in winter...

She's fat as a fool as well - though potentially a red herring as they've been on good grazing all summer. To be honest my experience with foals is very limited - don't want to interfere - but out of worry for the mare will do! Her owner mentioned the other day that her girth doesn't fit at all...

Regular poster under alternate username to avoid identifying anyone! Just noticed that a mare on my yard has very large udders.. compared with the other mares in case it was a reaction to the heat or similar but the others are neatly away and not visible unless you are really trying to see...