Recent content by Identityincrisis

My Arab used to be like this. He was a very nervous traveller but once I'd cured that he still created when we got to the venue or home, I would rush to unload him as A) it was embarrassing and B) I didn't want him to hurt himself or the box! I had a right whinge about it to my trainer one day...

It totally depends on whether the tree shape fits your horse's shape, it's not just the gullet width. One saddle may have a flat tree, the other may be shaped like a banana

Where do you do your food shopping? That can have a big impact on bills too. I'm an Aldi girl. I agree, don't go without frills but I'm VERY considered in what I spend money on. Obviously 3 horses is a huge expense, I could NEVER do that on my wage :D I live in the North East which obviously...

I live very frugally but very happy, too. I think most would be shocked at my frugality :D I buy very little other than essentials for me, that includes food but I do splurge on takeaways, I rarely have treats, I don't go on trips/holidays, but then most of those don't appeal to me anyway. Take...

My 3.5t has carpet on the ramp which is fine as it's a short ramp. You say your's is only 6mth old? Have you tried reaching out to the builder to see what they suggest?

Well a local horse has just been hospitalised after being fed this, displaying colic symptoms and high temperature

I like to wear hi viz jackets with sleeves as these help with on coming traffic. My hi viz equi dry also goes over the front of my legs which offers visibility. Large blocks of colour are much better than slim belts/straps Op, i personally would use all of the options you gave

I was 21, I'd been riding for 14 years, I'd had a brief stint of working on a yard and equine collage, devoured every horsey book (before the internet was even thought of!) but nothing prepares you for actually being wholly responsible for keeping one safe and alive!

I use Cura-pet now for meds, they're local to me and run by a vet. Their prices are reasonable and they're very efficient

Urgh I totally sympathise!! My Arab was like this, he was 5 and came from a dealers yard. My first year with him was fine, then i moved yards and he changed completely in the stable area. He was wired to the moon! I thought he would calm down, I tried EVERYTHING but nothing settled him, like...

I had a heavy marine ply ramp on my last 3.5t and replaced the struts, SGS are helpful

I deep litter my straw and it works really well. I have a very deep bed so all the wee soaks to the bottom and just top up each night so the top is always clean and dry. I do my big muck out once a fortnight. I use 1 big bale every 6-8 weeks and his feet and rugs are so much cleaner than when I...

I completely sympathise! My Arab has always been a little quirky to catch but 2 Summers ago he became very difficult, he would canter from one end to the other or even more annoyingly, just walk far enough away that I couldn't get him, even if I got close enough he would wheel away as I got his...

Hmmmm that’s interesting, I’ve always fed the FP Vit E no problem but he’s started turning his nose up at his feed, I didn’t think of the vit E being the problem but they did recently change the formula

I third a mechanical horse but also highly recommend 'Rider Pilates Club' who runs online pilates courses, she has really helped me strengthen my position.....it's not just about core! The mechanical horse, along with my rider position focused instructor, really allowed me to play with rights...