Recent content by Jodie4664

I have just noticed that my horse has a sore in the crease of his mouth where his bit goes. It is the size of a 5p piece. He has been a bit fidgety lately and I feel awfull! It looks like it is healing as there is pink granulation tissue around the edge. I currently use a loose ring snaffle with...

I am wanting to to do some showing next season e.g. hunter classes and working hunter. I want to wear brown boots and a brown velvet hat. Is this acceptable?

I was out riding my 16.2 on our local common on Sunday 08/10/06 when he slipped over on his side in canter. He got up and limped off and has a small cut behind his elbow. He seems to be sound but every so often his leg seems to give way/buckle in his felock area, as though he can't take his full...

I have had my new horse three weeks now, and am thinking of doing some showing e.g. hunter classes, riding horse. I have just bought a lovley Albion KB bridle and I do not have a bradoon sliphead. Do I need a double bridle or can I just use a rugby pelham?

Just had the vet ti my new horse today about his scabby head. He said to bathe in hibbi scrub which you can buy from your local vet! hope this helps.

I have recentley bought a new horse and am wanting to do a bit of dressage to see how I like it. We have never done much dressage before mainly showjumping, what level should be start off at?

I have had my new horse for three days now. I brought him in from the field today and his head is covered in little scabby/crusty lumps. He has had his head burried in the blackberry bushes since he arrived, could this be the cause??? please help.