Done. I did think that a lot of the answers would depend on the temperament of the horse. It would also depend on the definition of paddock sound. My horse was PTS when she could no longer cope with going out in the field with her mates. She could possibly have gone on a bit longer going out for...
Another Ideal lover here. I got my ideal VSD fitted for my first horse (Arab x). When I lost her I went to see a lovely Connie x who was over my budget and I said to the dealer - if my saddle fits her I'll have her. It actually fitted her better than it did my original horse! She was ridden in...
Re water, I would say 'take the chill off it' for example if adding a kettle of boiled water to the horse's water bucket in cold weather. Chilled water to me means water that's been cooled down.
Firstly I am very sorry for your loss.
Re the stuff, I think it partly depends on whether you have other horses/intend to get another one, or if you are giving up altogether. When I lost mine in 2024 I knew she'd be my last so nearly everything was given away or thrown out. After years of...
Christmas holidays, bored teenager is my take on this. I bet she changes her mind/loses interest again in a couple of weeks.
Poor you, four and a half years is a long time and it sounds like you have a good bond with the pony and he's enjoyed a good life with you.
I think I have fallen in love with Donald Whittakers mare 😍
It was certainly a course that favoured the smaller 'blood' horses. Personally I have no issue with this.
Hoping your own health is ok Mrs J. We are all getting a wee bit concerned for you.
We know you will have acted in the best interests of the animals, whatever the outcome.
Have you actually applied for any of the ones that say no novices? You sound as if you have enough experience to be a competent sharer. The fact that you have been helping on a yard with the yard duties, feeding etc would be a big plus as far as I'm concerned. That's equally as important as your...