Recent content by LJF0664

Another recommendation for Sam Rhodes at Chunky Monkey. I needed a new saddle because the horses shape had changed during rehab, but was pleasantly surprised by how much my position benefited! I knew a few people with them on different shaped horses and she came highly recommended.

Similar to you I subscribed to TRT because I got a youngster and was determined not to fall back on old habits. Its interesting, but I find its broken down into such small parts its difficult to follow! I have an instructor that helps me with groundwork (Turns out I overcompensate and am now too...

I’ve found dried mint to be really helpful with my mate that is highly suspicious of changes to her feed!

I’m so happy to read the stories on this thread. I’ve just got a 20 month old TB filly that was home bred by a friend. She was bred with racing in mind but never left home until coming to me a month ago! She has such a lovely temperament and I’m super excited for her future.

Have a look at Agnus Castus, it is the main ingredient in a lot or hormonal supplement and works well for my nappy mare.

If you go to Eland lodge, they use temporary stables which are on the small side (I think 10x10ft, but didn't measure it!), they also get quite warm if its sunny. You are however allowed to create a corral on grass to use during the day so make sure to take electric fencing - I really enjoyed...

My mare had a bone scan last March and the cost was around £1500 including stabling. The vet had already identified a hole in her suspensory and some mild arthritis in her hocks and wanted to do the scan to see if there were any other issues before making a treatment plan. Luckily it didn't flag...

I have a cheval 2003 XL, which is their larger version. I don’t know the exact dimensions, but my 16.3 has plenty of space. From memory I believe it’s about 200kg lighter than the ifor equivalent.

To second this one, get your saddle checked. My mare became incredibly sore from the saddle she has had for nearly 7 years as she changed shape with the rehab. She was perfectly comfortable over her back at the previous physio appointment, but about 6 weeks later lunged and bit me when asking...

I would get both your vet and physio to visit and give him the once over, if they are both happy you may need to be pushing him more to work correctly. We are 6 months into rehab and do find that while she is probably the fittest she has ever been, now we are back in the arena she will do 20...

I use a hay sling instead - I got it from ebay, not sure if it was this one, but you get the idea...

I use a 50g Shires as a lightweight turnout as I find it much better (less sweaty and more waterproof) than a no fill, but it doesn't have the same 'snug' feeling as other 50gs that feel like they offer more warmth. if I feel like she needs a little warmth I switch into a 50g amigo, which is a...

I bought the EqueTech Solstice a few years ago and really rate it. Holds up to the rain, and opens up well to ride in

I’ve just had a claim with E&L for Suspensory ligament and Arthritis which were both discovered from the same investigations. They split them out as separate claims, just required the vets to invoice them separately. It’s worth asking, the worst they can do is say no. It saved me enough money to...

I don't know if Cheval still make larger trailers, but the older 2003XL model is larger - I can't remember the specifications, but when I was looking they were equivalent to an Ifor 510 and I've travelled a 16.3 ISH who wore 7" rugs in mine.