Recent content by linperrie

Please, please please take this very seriously! my horse was diagnosed with mild case of lami for first time in mid August and I put her to sleep on Monday! I am heartbroken and I did everything right. I called vet after 2 days of lameness, got deep bed, had further vet app 2 weeks later, and x...

Well that told us pba commentators! :-(

My Anglo Arab (75%Arab/25% tb) is mainly used for dressage but she loves the odd course of jumps. She doesn't like too much jumping (I learnt this in the early days!) And will stop when had enough. So in the summers we do like some combined teaining events once a month and then some showing...

Haven't read all replies so apologies if I'm repeating others. I think you should definitely persevere. Just because you bought her as an 'do everything' horse, doesn't mean she will with you straight away. My mare was 16 when I bought her. Done everything. But I spent 3 months getting her to...

I ride 4-5 Times a week and aim to go the gym twice a week and sometime do yoga sessions at home before work. I think it's important to do another exercise as well as riding but my first priority is my horse. So if I have to pick between the gym or riding then it's riding as that benefits my 22...

I don't think doctors understand the urge/need to ride. If you weren't bothered, then maybe you'd believe them, but horsey people need their fix! So you'll do whatever it takes to carry on doing what u love. And I believe that's half the battle won! But please do follow others advice on taking...

I have many moments but generally just getting to the yard and seeing my girl is when it's worth it all. She has looked after me the last 6 years, taught me so much and never made me doubt that buying her was the best thing I ever did. We've done so much that I am grateful every day that I have...

You really have done your very best for him and this is the only decision you can make. Thinking of you on this most difficult of days. You've done the boy proud, never forget that! Xx

I dislike Tb' s only because I've heard too many health issues associated with them. I also dislike coloured cobs as when they are pulled out of a field they look mega tatty. However put the hairies in a show ring and they are beautiful with all the hair flowing in the wind. Just not for me...

My 22 year old mare has been in large herds and small ones. Definitely suited to turnout of 6-8, as when in changing field of 12 she was targeted for chasing. I actually refused to go to a new yard cos turnout was with 11 others. Finally went with field of just 5 others and no issues whatsoever...

Definitely move! I just moved from a lovely yard because the owner sacked the last 2 yard managers, hasn't a clue and is now runs Bing it himself. Grazing has been given away, other fields fenced off badly causing injury to 2 horses and too many horses taken on for amount of grazing. Stuck it...

No it's not a matter of time at all! In fact your horse will find a new lease of life once the meds kick in. Keep doing and planning g everything. My girl was diagnosed 3 years ago. At the time was being ridden 6 days a week and at 22 now, still is. We go out competing once a month and hack...

Get her tested for cushings asap! This is exactly how my mare went. I however assumed it was to do with an operation she had had 10 weeks earlier and was still recovering from when I started working her again. There was no sparkle or energy at all. I tried oats, supplements, competition mix and...

My mare is still difficult 5 years after me getting her and she is nearly 22!. Loads ok at home as we generally have one side next to a wall. Coming back, no wall available and only 2 of us - me with her, hubby on one side of trailer, horse leaping towards uncovered side!!! If we practice at...

I tow with a Chevrolet captiva which is the General Motors American version of the vauxhall antara (I go to Vauxhall dealers for services etc). They are pretty much the same car just the antara has better interior. I love my car. When towing we have no idea we are cos it does it with such ease...