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I have access to a stable but my mare stresses so I thought I'd try hunting from the field. Who does this successfully and what are your best tips? My first idea was to wash the day before and use pig oil to keep the mud off or buy mud fever boots. I'm worried that if I don't get her legs...

Thank you so much for both your replies, I feel really reassured that there will be a way forward from this, and I've booked a physio too.

I have owned my ISH mare since she was a 3 yo. Nell is now 11 years old. Over time, Nell became impossibly strong out hacking. I regret that I have tried stronger and stronger bits and still couldn't hold her. I stopped riding in company as I had no control. I couldn't school her because...