Recent content by Loubidy

Hello - hoping to find some people who have experience of this! My horse is susceptible to mud fever, always has been, previously had liver issues > photosensitivity in the past so any extensive period of wet leads to mud fever in his back heels. Usually stay somewhat on top of it with pig oil...

This pops in and out of my shortlist! I really need to test drive one to see if I like it but there hasn’t been any 2L for sale near me recently to go and see.

Sorry, I was avoiding weights because I don’t want it to turn into debate. I only have one horse who depending on season can weigh 480-550. I will buy the trailer after the car so technically if I got the lightest trailer (Bateson derby 675kg) I only NEED 1225kg however current shortlist...

Hello I am going round in circles trying to choose a new car! It needs to be 2016 or newer for LEZ / my work location. What care are you towing with (and which model variation as all the weights differ) ? is it nice to drive? Is it economical when not towing? Is it reliable or has it been in...

I also have 39cm calves (for reference foot is a UK5 as I know that affects width) and have had ariat bromont h2o non insulated in a full calf (took a few wears to stretch but once dropped had plenty space for winter jodhs) and a pair of de Niro made to measure both have been very good fits.

About 2 years ago I found a long Barbour wax jacket in TK max for £99. It is incredible in the heaviest of rain and doesn’t go that clammy way on the inside raincoats go.

I use a very good farrier who also does the vet school. I believe he is £125 for a full set or if you book through the vet school and get invoiced by them it was £156 (dec2019). That’s in Scotland. He is a miracle worker so worth every penny.

What are people doing these days with regards to leg protection travelling? My current boots are a little worse for wear and I’m considering not replacing with new boots. My horse can get quite hot in the lorry which I think might partly be down to his travel boots so I’m considering either...

Depends what you consider a good horse life! Borders is really good - through summer all the towns do common rides however the roads are very windy so it depends how much you need to commute. I'm Falkirk which is a brilliant location for going to things with really easy access to venues but the...

Hello hoping someone has a tried and tested suggestion? What plasters of tape is super sticky to fur? Horse has managed to slice his jaw (seen by vet - advised keep clean but didn’t think it was worth stitching) said horse doesn’t do box rest so need to keep the mud out of the cut as best as...

There's a calculator for this https://www.accountingservicesforbusiness.co.uk/calculators1/true-cost-of-an-employee?hsCtaTracking=2fa2f86e-4157-49f1-aaad-4e9371f8e679%7C4e8d5b8e-b53f-43c4-85ab-2d4133d53713 You need to add pension / NI / holiday pay. It's worthwhile if the time it frees you up...

We definitely over clip - there have been other liveries on the same yard as me who get clipped and are maybe sat on three times a year :D we could call it unnecessary and a little vain but at least its not a welfare issue as they are appropriately rugged. I usually start with an irish/trace so...

At least a decent 50g for the rain. If you can afford it get the rambo duo - pretty much invincible, I got mine second hand 6 years ago and the rug itself is about 50g? then you can add liners if they're feeling the cold.

If it was possible, I think you should have to sit some sort of test to get a licence before you are allowed any animal. I cannot get my head round how people can just give them up, don't get me wrong Penguin is a pain in the a$$ sometimes and definitely has selective hearing and I absolutely...

Thunderbrooks muesli for mine - loves the taste