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Gawsworth

Thankyou so much for this. I joined this group recently despite reservations. They do have some good points but the woman is a nutcase. This podcast pretty much expressed my own thoughts. I agree that heels need lowering but not all at once. Can anyone recommend good supportive boots?

I know this is a very old post but I have the same problem with my little rescue shetland and I am wondering what was the outcome with yours? What were you able to do for her?

Thanks.....I'll pass that information on to the rescue

Yes, she sure is. I've established that she is approx 15 months old. I, too, am hoping someone can advise on how best to deal with what seems to be a digestive problem. Unless it's metabolic. I doubt the rescue have had bloods done, there just isn't that kind of money available for expensive...

I think the rescue have had her about 10 months. The mare has been rehomed.

how did u do that?? LOL.....I couldn't see the link when I had posted it.

I'm told she's on 10%mix beet flake maze alfa. Don't know breeding because she was dumped and is at a rescue centre. Out on grass 24/7 but I don't know anything about the quality.

Not quite getting the hang of this....

Can anyone tell me how to post a pic of this TB filly? She was abandoned at 4 months, looking like she was about a month old. Although she is perfectly formed she is so fine she looks like a toy horse. She is now only 12hh. Her appetite is ok and her manure is normal but she loses and gains...

I'd agree wholeheartedly with you about join up. I don't see the point of it at all. There are better methods.

Thanks for the redirect to my blog, Morgan 123 :-) I agree with everything you say.MJG you are doing very well if u can already touch his face and getting him into a smaller space is a good idea but you may find that he panics once confined so you may have to leave him alone for a day or 2 until...

I'm still working on the boots, one of them keeps coming off and, despite numerous adjustments I can't seem to fix the problem. However, I shall persevere. God loves a trier. Today his feet are much better, the rain has softened the soles so I've been able to pare off alot of dead material...

No, the hazing is not Monty Roberts style, I've never been a fan. I just stand in the middle of the pen, with my hands behind my back, while she trots around me. If she attempts to stop and graze all I do is say "trot on" and move my feet, no hand signals or chasing. She is already making her...

might try that. The hazing instructions said not to bribe them with food but I think I will, anyway...............u have to modify these methods to suit individual ponies i think. Thanks.