Recent content by Holly Hocks

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I can see both sides of it. If he did have a medical episode then so be it, it's very unfortunate but if not he got off very lightly. However I can't help thinking that the CPS would have wanted medical evidence before they decided not to take prosecution proceedings. Particularly in light of...

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Totally agree. I find that the thicker the bed to start with the easier it is to maintain.

I can't clip my native either. Can't get the clippers near her. I use a thermatex type rug after riding and it works really quickly to dry her off.

Why not offer assisted DIY if you don't like full DIY? You provide feed, bedding, hay but you turn out and bring in and owner mucks out/fills nets/grooms/rides? That way you still keep control of the turnout and field situation. Does it really matter if they don't muck out til later in the...

It takes time. Mine is an ex-racer and was diagnosed with navicular, hind limb PSLD, bilateral spavin and arthritis in the fetlock in 2011. It took time to get her sound, but I managed it and she is pretty much rock crunching now. It may take longer to get yours sound doing the barefoot...

There is a huge difference between the old style and new style Bates/Wintecs. The old style panels are rock hard underneath and the new ones are much much softer. Also the new styles have inserts as well as changeable gullets which means the fit can be made much better. I have a new style...

It wouldn't bother me in the slightest! I'm not sure why other's think it would be any sort of issue.

From a fellow barefooter, I think they're looking pretty fantastic! Is there a tiny bit of thrush in the near fore?

I feed them soaked generally but I have fed them dry when fed as treats in treat ball.

She's gorgeous - already looks like you've bonded and are having lots of fun.

Yes that sounds good! Maybe we should arrange something. :)

My TB had ten exclusions on her policy eventually, so I decided to cancel her insurance as basically she had no legs covered, dental issues excluded, sinus issues excluded, and the list goes on. She is now 14. I now put money away each month into a savings account to cover vets bills. They...

Agree. I'm further south than you in Kendal, but when we have weather like we're currently having there is nowhere more perfect. :)