Recent content by kadger

Hi, I have a 7year old Andalucian mare that I have recently purchased, not sure exactly what she has done in the past, we think she has been used as a broodmare. so going very slow with her. She is VERY responsive and willing, always alert to her surroundings. She is picking up very well but...

awwww wow what a lovely story. ;) Made up that you both came through it. I have also bought a horse with a history that I have no knowledge of shes andalusian and Im having to go back to basics but you have spared me on reading your post. Good luck for the future xxxxxx

I think it was a couple of week before I put her on the lunge. Just so you are all aware I haven't rushed her into it i.e jumped on and done hours and hours of riding. I started off with 5mins literally. She hadnt a clue what I was asking of her on the lunge and the same long reigning. I have...

Oh sorry right im with you. this is my first experience with foals,weaning,working etc... I,d read so bloody much on the net on it all my head was spinning. After various forums and sites I chose to do light work with her. She has accepted everything asked of her a nb d really enjoys it BUT alas...

Oh she was 7 in Jan. We think shes foaled before and I love in lancashire xx

Christmas sparkles I have taken everything on board what you have said and yes I would have liked to have left mare and foal together for longer but it want fair on her she,d had enough. And thats the reason I got a wintec because I know shes going to fill out alot more yet. But shes deffo a...

We have the dentist coming to our yard so I,ll book in. im gunna have her pelvis checked on friday wen my vet comes to see her. She has been reading her back leg when stood but she isnt lame whatsoever. My instructor thinks its further up the leg as there is no swelling or heat anywere so maybe...

Thankyou all for your comments. Ive checked my diary and I weaned my foal 11th Aug it seemed longer than that. He had been mounting her for some time and basically bullied her. He was fit and healthy and is coming on great so I think I made the right choice. As for the mare I only do 10 mins...

Thankyou all.. Ive checked my diary and I weaned my colt 11th Aug. He was 20wks. He has been mounting and biting her full on for some time and had stop_oed

thankyou all so so much, yes I have an instructor. I weaned the foal bang on 5months old because he was a big boy and was bullying his mum. He was eating hard feed, grazing well and drinking so I saw no reason for them to be seperated. Both Mare and foal were great at seperation. I have rang the...

:mad:I bought my 15hh Andalusian mare last December under weight and under nourished. My vet gave me a feed plan for her and told me not to start work until Feb 2012 as she had very little muscle. However I noticed come Feb that she seemed to be putting alot of weight on her tummy area and low...

I cant post my pic it wont allow me. BUT thankyou so much for the posts it is much appreciated. Im learning so much on these gorgeous ponies. Im going back to try her again next weekend then hopefully we can start learning together xx

hmmmm I have a lovely pic of her but you will have to talk me through how I put it on here LOL xxx

Hi can you help me. I went to view a 4year old chestnut Mare yesterday, she will be 5 in may, she was broken this year and has been schooled well. Still has alot to learn but goes in a lovely outline, however I was a little concerned that she had a slight dip in her back but quite a high bottom...