Recent content by Leigh_1978

Hi I took on a 12 yr TB gelding Feb last year he is kept in a field with both Mares and 2 other geldings and last summer he wanted to mount the mares 1 in particular who was constantly flirting with him. He has been tested for being a rig which was negative and His previous owner has never...

Hi All, Thank you all very much for your replies they have helped me make my decision allot easier.

Hi I have a horse on loan with a view to buy but found out today that he has been pin fired He is 12 years old..i only want to do small local shows little bit of cross country and sponsored rides Would you buy him ??

thanks brucea for your rant you have made me feel a whole lot better NOT just for your information i do ride holding my horse on the bit or saw! I clearly lack experience and that is why i asked the question in the first place as soon as i noticed he was unconfortable I stopped riding him as...

Hey Thank you for your reply...I have checked his saddle but maybe I should get a 2nd opinion as I have not fitted a saddle in years :o( I have also been looking for a back Therapist today so will call her up and get him checked asap :o) xx

Hi I have a 16.3 gelding thouroughbred who I have only had since feb this year and have had continuous problems and injuries....Thankfully he seems to have settled now I have finally managed to bring him back into 2 wks agao after being on box rest for 6 weeks just walk and a little trot...

Hi Does anyone reccomend or is using turnout boots for thier arthritic horse. I was thinking of getting some for our old boy but wanted some peoples opinions first. I have read that keeping the legs warm is better for the joints. Our vet has advised to keep him out as long as possible but i...