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That was my next step, but I was trying to get any other suggestions, before I do so.

I have a 24 year old mare who lives out 24/7 all year round. This is due to stress and stomach ulcers. I hack her out 3-4 times a week. Recently one of her hind legs is very stiff. I'm thinking. Arthritis? Anyone got any suggestions please ?

If you still need somewhere I know a few places in oxted

Ive seen Winergy senior do wonders with my 20 year old mare. It's a complete feed

Does she need restrictive grazing?

Many thanks

My 16.1hh, 20 year old, Irish draught x thoroughbred mare lives out 24/7 on 8 acres with 1 other pony. Grazing is very good and I haven't fed her any hard feed all summer. She looks very well but does drop off easily & once looses weight it's very hard to get it back on. When should I start...

I am looking for a companion gelding, pony preferably. I am turning my 20 yr old mare out for the winter, as she suffered from stomach ulcers and needs to be at grass as much as poss. They will live on an 8 acre field and I am having a field shelter made. They will also be checked on twice a...

Hi all I am looking for a field companion, for my 20 yr old mare. Gelding if poss and preferably a pony ??

thank you.x

I am looking for a field companion to put with my 19 year old mare. Gelding or Mare but must be able to go out on good grass. will be kept in Kent/ Surrey area. Field yet to be found.

the thing is, she stands in the field and kicks out too, this is why we think the stomach ulcers are to blame for the kicking. I am planning on putting her out 24/7 but finding a decent field is another story. thanks for your advice and suggestions. i will try this. x

Thanks very much. interesting as the vet as recommended good grass for my mare as she has very poor weight also. thanks once again for your help. x

Thanks for your reply. she kicks with her back legs and i have tried rubber & carpet and neither block the sound. thanks anyway. x

Please Help. I have a 19 year old, mare who has stomach ulcers and therefore kicks her stable. Whilst she is being treated, she needs to be kept stabled, (so the kicking can be monitored). She can either be kept in, during the day and out at night or vice versa. Where i currently am, i have been...