Recent content by Kaylum

Getting hay analysed, fields are wetter in areas and can produced very different results from the same crop. So don't rely on this.

When we had horses in work we did 10 miles a day 4 to 5 times a week at a good pace. Now 10 miles is a fun ride. They were turned out everyday. Fed straights. We're well looked after, saw the vet when necessary etc etc. We still worried about them. But did they have undiagnosed health issues...

Flexars I live in them. Wash well every time. Have 4 pairs now. They don't wear out or bobble.

Fieldmasta Combo Fly Rugs are good as well. I have a new one never been on a horse for sale if anyone needs one. 5ft. All money goes to charity. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/6k8wXsJBVSQbfaVU/

If you do use him as a stallion you have a hell of a lot of responsibility on your hands, which many breeders do not care about. When we were breeding we rejected quite a few mares due to their temperaments, conformation, height, build and even pedigree. They weren't suitable to be breed from...

So would I. Having had an ID stallion they are much much easier to deal with compared to the tb off track ones we had. But there was no AI in those days and I suspect that's a massive learn curve. What's his pedigree?

I strongly agree but there is no money and they collect the evidence. For example my friend's husband was killed out cycling by a car driver who was on his phone. Evidence collected by the police took 2 years to get phone record reports, expert statements etc. Countless visits to my friend...

Feather mites maybe? They are extremely itchy.

You put an abandonment notice on with contact details and you register it with the police. For horses you do anyway.

All rescue charities have to act within the welfare law which is not fit for purpose. You cannot just seize an animal. It's very complicated and you have to act within the law. The rspca do not have many equine welfare officers and their equine rescues are usual multi agency ones. If the law...

It's all OK until something goes wrong and neither have insurance or a contract. Both at fault here I am afraid. Hopefully you can give her some guidance.

Have you asked in York and Leeds Equestrian facebook groups? Equine Choices is in Thorner. Great hacking around there. https://www.facebook.com/equinechoices

We have loafing areas everywhere. We have to. They take away parts of fields but are useble all year round and have field shelters in them. Every horse gets 6 to 8 hours of turnout. Unfortunately in this climate we need to adapt and change wherever possible. They need company and be able to...

Whatever career you choose look at the benefits. Pension contributions, sick pay, holidays, pay progression as well as flexible working. You only think about them when you need them.

Charities yet again having to pick up the costs they can't afford. We are doing our best to raise money to help animals. 50 on the waiting list at the moment.