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We use NFU - v helpful and flexible for our livery yard

At our yard we usually keep them in for one night to settle with the other horses stabled around them but with no meeting over door - just sniffing through the grilles. The next day we turn out into the established herd but with plenty of space for them to hoon about. I always ask for back...

Thanks for replying - hopefully a few more of us will too... I was thinking about an online network with free advertising, regular newsletters and perhaps an annual conference in regions so we can meet in person and hear some guest speakers, get some up-to-date training - stuff like managing...

I hose off and dry once a week and then apply a lasting barrier cream (i use Muddy Marvel) about once a week. No signs of mud fever yet and we have serious mud!

Having had a mare with COPD I was often told that the white stuff was excessive secretion and only to panic if it got yellow or green which would indicate an infection. Perhaps take a look at your hay quality and consider soaking or steaming as a preventative. Monitoring temperature could also...

I use a lady called Kathy Kirby - you can find her via google. She is based in Witney (which is Oxfordshire) but I think that she covers Warks too. Roughly £40 per session I think but definitely worth it - we saw a real difference when she did ours. She is also a proper chartered...

Just doing a bit of research...calling all livery yard owners and managers! As one myself I have often thought that it's a shame that there aren't (to my knowledge) any uk wide networks that offer specific training or support or just the sharing of good ideas. Does anyone out there think that...

Cheers CBAnglo - great advice. Interestingly, a couple of people have recently recommended the chambon in preference to a pessoa which has got me thinking... We've been using poles a lot this week and I can certainly feel her reaching down into the contact a bit more so hopefully it'll pay...

Thanks very much all - really helpful. We'll start on the hills and perhaps I'll have to start saving for a Pessoa!

As a yard-owner with 16 DIY liveries, many of whom work thorughout the day, this is a common issue. Usually, I'll only remove rugs etc if I think that the horse is distressed and I always text the owner or leave a note in our yard diary to let them know. Luckily, we have a great bunch of...

Hi all. I've read the forum for some time now and am often impressed with the range of advice and expertise that you guys have...and so, can I have some please?! After a long search (and a few years with lovely horses who were just not right for me...) I have finally ended up with my dream...