Recent content by kerrileigh

Hi all, I have recently brought a new horse who is turned out in a herd and I have decided to boot him up when turned out to try and prevent any injuries occurring, only problem is.. He has 3 stockings and now has sore legs where his boots have been running! I started by putting bandages on...

My horse has just come back into light competition work after having a back operation due to being diagnosed with kissing spines last year. I know a few people who use equilibrium massage pads or something similar on their horses before competitions and whenever needed to keep their back muscles...

Hi, My horse has bone spavin in both back hocks and horsey friends have recommended devils claw for many reasons one being its a herbal remedy. Just wondering if anyone can advise/recommend any other joint supplements to help with the spavin? Thanks.

Hiya, I have a rising 4yo gelding out of Rubin star N (grandsire Rubinstein) and was just wondering what others peoples horses are like? He has a lot of character and is beginning to school nicely and is a good to hack etc but is very flat jumping. Don't know weather to put this down to his...

I would definatley reccomend speaking to the US embassy in London if you haven't already, they should be able to give you as much information you need regarding the visa and working abroad. I would also reccomend your daughter definatley goes for the job if it all works out well. I worked in...

For my 16hh warmblood eventer I ride him in a french link snaffle for schooling. He is quite strong and if he's in a hyper mood I will hack him in a gag just so I have brakes if they are there, and for jumping I am going to try a waterford as he does get very excited, but haven't tried this yet...

I'm not a big fan of long reining, would much rather walk him out in hand or ride and lead with my ridden horse. I know people say lunging isn't a good idea but hes already quite mature mentally and physically. And I know plenty of horses who were lunged before being backed and are cracking...

My rising 3 year old gelding had previously been lunged about 4 times in walk and trot with his older owners just to show hes trainable for them to sell him. Hes a very quick learner and I have lunged him twice only 5 minutes on each rein in walk and trot since I've had him. Hes slowly picking...

I had a tb 8yr old who unfortunatley got PTS a couple of years ago. For a tb he was VERY laid back and calm about everything, I do wonder weather it was because he was ill or weather it was just his nature. So change in behaviour is a major sign to look for also. I found it very hard to put...

I have never ridden a horse with a missing eye, but I have watched a film that has definatley influenced my decision if I was ever in your situation. Watch the film called the Long Shot if you haven't already and I'm sure that will help you decide. Bit of tearjerker but a great movie!!

My horse had a sacroliaic injection last week, and I have been advised to use a pessoa when lunging to help build up his muscle, and use his hind properly. I went out and brought one, but it seems they dont come with instructions! Does anyone have anything they could send me on how to use one...

Just want to say thanks to you all for improving my boring day of work by spending a good 20 minutes reading through all your crazy ideas! I will definately be driving home thinking about what cool but insane things I can try/want to do with my boys! Maybe give the whole standing on 2 horses and...

I had/have the same issue with my gelding. Schooling at home or even going to local small dressage competitions he be completley relaxed, work correctly and get 70%+ in prelims and 65%+ in novice tests bringing home rosettes, but as soon as we go out eventing its a whole different story in the...

Yay I think I worked it out - Thanks! :) http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/picture.php?albumid=5663&pictureid=21947 http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/picture.php?albumid=5663&pictureid=21948 Hope this has worked...

I would show you some pics if I knew how to! Says 'I may not post attachments' :( any idea why?