Recent content by Ilovelucy

just got to keep on top of it now, skint1, and make sure we keep to it....that, I fear will be my difficulty, but as you say, the new rules will be applied to everyone, so it should make it easier!

well...we have had a long chat today, with the 'agreement' that she is going to look at options for when my daughter go's to Uni at the end of September. She really does love and care for the horses when she is here, but that is not enough. She has said that she would be better on her own away...

Food for thought, Amymay,Think I will look in to that further...I sort of understood that to be if a horse was injured or ill, or was not being cared for properly, that you had a duty to do something, like report, or call a vet. (rather like child abuse, I suppose), rather than take full...

Amymay,I think the welfare issue was more of nobody 'officially' looking after them (abandonment?)We bought feed, and they were trimmed, but the farrier bill was paid late, and he was not best pleased either. At times they have looked not so good, but not quite at the stage you would call...

I run a small DIY livery (12 Horses, including my own), and have done for around 20 years, with no huge problems.10 years ago, a 'resting' actress came to us(i.e not much money, often between jobs), with initially 2 horses (now 3).Over the last few years she has become increasingly depressed, so...