Recent content by lizzardk

I've tried loads with my mare ( Chestnut I'd like to add!) and I feel that we go through good and bad patches.I've tried Magic, Prokalm,global herbs and another instant one. I currently have her on Equifeast Cool calm and collected which has a hefty month long loading period and we're adjusting...

Thanks everyone. Interesting that you've all had similar experiences with it. I'm 10 days in so will finish the tub and see what happens. Since initially posting on Mon she has been as quiet as a lamb (except when jumping, but only because she loves it!) I'm sure it's a combination of weird...

Hi, I've just started my chestnut mare on this (5or 6 days into loading). On about day 2 she was so calm and lovely in the stable and to ride but today she was trying to kick the stable down and took off with me. Will this phase pass?? Thanks

She is a very clever girl and you're right, she gets bored easily, and also she's easily distracted. I try to vary what I do with her and I'm fortunate to have fantastic facilities at my yard. I rode tonight and she was a completely different lady, completely chilled in the stable and just...

Thanks all. I know that behaviour isn't influenced by colour but as its an old wives tale I thought I'd add it in! Everyone knows chestnut mares with 4 white socks are nuts surely!! Haha. I've had saddle fitted, back checked, teeth done etc but I think she's just excited and needs a good blast...

Hi, I have a 'typical' chestnut mare who is a sweetie 85% of the time but occasionally will be a complete B£%*h. She loves to jump and gets vey strong but recently, we popped a few small fences, then suddenly she started broncing and being a total headcase, but calmed down (ish) when I...