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My nine year old Holsteiner has really bad hoof walls. I bought him last year and noticed that his hoof wall was poor, so much so that it was difficult to shoe him behind. I put him on "formula for feet" for the year and thought they were improving but now I see that again they seem very dry and...

Wow!!! You have been incredibly helpful. This is alot of work, I do appreciate it. Thanks a million.

That's very helpful, thank you. Will look into it. Should be one to borrow at the stable.

Thank you for the advice, in total, they weigh about 1400kg.

I would be grateful if somebody could recommend a suitable horsebox/trailer for me to buy in order to transport a 17.1H and 18.0H horse together aswell as a suitable 4x4 that can tow it. Thank you.

Thank you very much indeed for your time. That is a lot of helpful information. Happy New Year.

Simply in my one dressage saddle at the moment.

Hi. I have a nice dressage saddle for my horse. I am jumping a little with him too (he has jumped a lot in the past, bred for jumping). I am now wondering should I buy a jumping saddle or a general purpose saddle for jumping and riding in the countryside?? Any suggestions appreciated. Thank you.

I have just bought a big 8 year old Holsteiner (18 hands) for casual riding and notice that his neigh is very weak. I have also noticed the odd time (three times in four months,) while leading a bit of coughing as if something has gone down the wrong way. He sounds fine during exercise (no...