Recent content by lesleywuk

I had my new horses saddle checked a couple of months ago when i first got her and i now think it should be checked again as she has put on more weight and it is looking to be sitting a bit high in front. I have heard all these horror stories about people getting theirs checked by someone and...

My horse doesnt have a problem with well behaved dogs just like i dont have a problem with well behaved dogs however i do have a problem with dogs trying to attack me or being aggresive

Thanks for all the advice, she is currently getting as much haylage as she will eat the nets weigh around 25lb and there is usually a bit left over in the morning. I have spoken to a few people who say I am worrying too much as she isnt too bad weight wise it is lack of topline that makes her...

Ive just bought me first proper horse which is a thoroughbred (hopefully ive not made a massive mistake!) ive had her about a month, she is currently quite skinny no muscle at all and ribs visible, i have only ever loaned good doers before so am struggling with knowing what to feed her to gain...

[ QUOTE ] sorry, claim what???? [/ QUOTE ] Sorry ill explain more! i was having a horse vetted but it turned out it was the vet they already used (long story) however it was about half way though so iv found out what i need to know! So i can either buy the horse without getting another vetting...

Have any of you who have not had your horse vetted had problems later on with claiming for anything? Or have you ever been asked for a copy of a vetting certificate when you tried to claim?

[ QUOTE ] Most insurers only really cover on an annual basis and cover for just a week will be fairly costly. Can't the owners of the horse just extend their policy to cover the time you have the horse on trial? That is the easiest thing to do and should not cost. [/ QUOTE ] I dont think she...

Im going to be having a horse on trial for a week but need to get her insured as i dont fancy a hefty vets bill if anything was to happen! Do insurance companies do insurance for such a small time or would i take out a yr and then cancel if i didnt keep a horse will there be a fee if i did...

I will have to pay the deposit by bank transfer due to the distance the horse is away from me but the rest I thought cash would be prefered, i just dont like the idea of carrying that much around when i go to get it from the bank!

When you buy a horse from a private person how do you pay, cash? cheque? bank transfer? Which do you think is the best way?

Im looking at buying a horse just outside of Sheffield and need to get it vetted but am struggling to find a vets on the internet and i dont know anyone in the area to recommend one, does anyone have any ideas?

I think iv seen the same ad and i think it might be fairly easy to stop as it seems their inexperienced and hes got too high and mighty absolute bargain if what they say about his past is true!

hi everyone! new here! im looking to buy my first horse and have seen 1 but it was very underweight and had a really bad ewe neck, would this ever improve? has anyone got before & after pics? also would the weight worry you if owner has had the horse awhile and all other horses were fine...