Recent content by jeeve

Agree with striker

Of course it is ok - I know others that work like this, it is your horse, your choice

Yes I do - I have an affectation for all my animals, but a very special bond with my horse - been there for his birth and he is 19 years, we understand each other very well. He has more compassion and empathy for me than my OH does.

just wondering what it costs for a 2 & 5 stage vetting. i usually have horses vetted before I buy -no bloods, and that is about $300-400 AUD. It is enough for my purposes, none of the horses are that expensive but like an opinion from a vet.

Spare tyre. All fittings are easy to dismantle, in case of a problem with the horse. Extended head room for larger horse. These are what I wanted in my float. I would have liked saddle- bridle rack in the float, and some lockable storage. Also possibly a place to store water for the horse so...

In your situation I would ask for her back- they can always find another horse

I would have the girl try her again a couple of times at your place and maybe out with her instructor, hacking etc. Kids can progress really quickly with the right pony, but giving her a few more chances is better than sending the pony there and it all being out of your hands. I have offered...

I use to often get offers for me ISH when he was younger - once from someone who was driving past and stopped and asked if I would sell. I never minded, why would you.

cannot say how many times I read this series - but it was a lot. I loved the tv show as well.

Vets are not good at this stuff try acupuncture or similar horse therapy type person. I had a horse caste itself and not right for a year till I had 3 acupuncture treatments and all good. You need someone decent though.

turn out with others - get a nh trainer or ih trainer or someone similar. Ideally when you start working with him, do not box him - keep him on turn out - they dont need to be in to be started

had a client with a saddlery shop - had some bad luck with equine flu and gfc, she did try online - it was tough, not in business - has to be easier ways to make money, suggest you research it really well, and (if you decide to go ahead) start with a specialist area such as rugs or bits or...

If he is ok without shoes - I would not bother with shoes - I have none on my horses and all happy & healthy

You should be constantly communicating - listening or asking

I would have looked to rehome the younger ones but perhaps they were unsound or quirky, who knows, it does seem a bit of an odd decision. But also seems there must be more to it than in the article.in any case the horses won't suffer. I don't imagine it is something she did without thought.