Recent content by Kris R

It seems to me if you have identified the one sided issue and have experienced how the mare reacts at a competition. The sensible option is to stay at home and plan a remedial program to prepare yourselves for the next competition. Ask yourself; 1. why is she stiff – this is not an easy one...

Laminitis can be rather frightening for us horse owners. I own a laminitc pony and she had her first attack a couple of years ago. It isn't all doom and gloom at all. Have a look at the following websites and understand more about the anatomy of equine feet. http://www.hoofrehab.com/...

Interesting to read how many horses become 'lazy' with summer turnout. I have 3 ponies, they live out 7/7 and I certainly can say the only time they are lazy is on a very hot, sunny day.

[ QUOTE ] general snaffle (J.P.Loose Ring Snaffle) i want jus a tiny bit stronger as she has a soft mouth but shes jus a bit too strong for a snaffle, i told my anty and she said gag..................... and i said it would be way too strong, i dont want to be swapping bits round willy nilly...

Why are you using a Wilkie bit ? Have you had feedback from the NS lady yet ? When a horse or pony is putting its tongue over the bit and/or putting his head down he is very uncomfortable and this is what he is trying to tell you. Single jointed bits can hurt the roof of the mouth and the...

Have a look at Peter Ramey's site. www.hoofrehab.com He is a farrier but doesn't shoe now only trims the barefoot way. My farrier attended a clinic recently and told me about him. I have bought and read one of his books Making Natural Hoofcare Work for you. It is easy to read and understand...

Yes of course you would, as you have access to free wheat it makes sense to consider it. It may be worth asking the locals, they may have a way of preparing it you never know. But in one way although you do not have access to all of the pre-prepared foods which are seemingly supposed to make...

I would take care to feed wheat as it can impact in the gut and cause colic. have a look here. http://www.agr.gov.sk.ca/docs/livestock/horses/feedhorse.asp Don't worry you don't need fancy foods. Lets see what you do have access to. Whay do you think your horse is out of condition ...

Yes go for it. I have just bought the Barefoot London, Absolutely brilliant. It is light and so comfortable and I suffer from back issues. After one ride I wouldn't go back to a traditional saddle. I was all fingers and thumbs to start with because I have to get used to using a dressage...