Recent content by justholdon

Thank you. Mine is 8, and like I said he does live out but with constant access to a shelter which seems a lot nicer but I realise I'm putting a lot of human perspective on that. The yard does also do stables, but I could find stables for the same price closer to home so I wouldn't keep him...

Hi, My TB gelding is currently out 24/7 with a field shelter where he has hay and can go inside if he needs to. I'm moving to a different area though and found somewhere that does grass livery for a good price. The cons are that it is further away and there is no field shelter, but the lady...

Hi, A friend and I went to Cumbrian Heavy Horse for a full day beach ride and absolutely loved it. We were riding for about 6 hours and had some amazing canters and gallops. We're now looking for something similar, but over a few days and a reasonable price. We'd prefer self guided, or a...

She's a very pretty horse but doesn't look quite right. Possibly a bargain for someone experienced though

Hi, My horse has always been a pain with his bit. He chomps on it, opens his mouth, plays with it and whilst none of that is ideal, it wouldn't bother me if he was happy with a bit but he is obviously uncomfortable. I've tried various bits, all snaffle types because he has a soft mouth...

Posted in the North West section too :) Looking for Livery in Merseyside, I live in the city centre, and will travel for roughly 30 minutes. Been looking in the Tarbock Green/Prescot area but will look anywhere (except the Wirral - don't want to pay a toll daily). Main priority is turnout...

Looking for livery in Merseyside. I live in Liverpool city centre, and will drive for half an hour in each direction. Been looking in the Tarbock Green/Prescot area. Main priority is turnout for my horse. He's 15.3/16 hands approx. Would also like a yard which offers part livery/holiday...

I'm currently looking for a yard, and seen as a lot of small yards don't advertise/have phone numbers up visibly I was wondering if it would be rude to turn up and ask to schedule a viewing at a time convenient to both me and the yard owner? I don't know if it's acceptable to just turn up but at...

Possibly a silly question, but what would those who say it's not murder, call it? Personally, I don't call it murder, I usually say euthanised, but was just wondering what the "correct" term would be?

I've just bought some secondhand rugs on eBay. My horse tends to end up ruining rugs anyway so I try and look out for eBay bargains (under £20) and wash them myself, that way it isn't the end of the world if it gets ripped.

My 8 year old Cavvy has a heart murmur but you honestly wouldn't tell and he's still more active than most dogs his age. I think a lot of people stop exercising the as much when they find out they have heart murmurs, but we've just kept up his normal routine and he seems much better for it.

Do you think something like this would be okay or should I get one of the other more padded type? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lunge-Cavesson-Headcollar-Special-Offer-/291263558660?pt=UK_Horse_Wear_Equipment&var=&hash=item43d0a93404

Ah, I've never thought of it like that. I'll have a hunt on eBay to see if I can grab a bargain.

Thinking of you, R.I.P

I have one, he's 8 and I love him to pieces. He's the friendliest dog I've ever known, never had one problem with dogs or people. He rarely barks, in fact I don't remember the last time he barked! He loves kids and is so well behaved with them. He's brilliant and I love him to pieces I know the...