Recent content by Mabelthefoal

Hi I would certainly keep riding. In my experience as soon as you stop work the stiffness worsens ( same as with us). As long as she's happy and your vet agrees keep going. There are some things that can help arthritic hocks, warming her hocks before exercise either with a warm towel or similar/...

I would hold off on trying anymore bits until your instructor has been out and maybe go back to what was working for now. Hopefully he or she will be able to advise. It really is so dependant on your horse and you as a rider as to what will work best. I had a very strong horse who I rode in a...

Thanks lo. I checked on sh gb and they say yearlings should be bitted. I was a bit suprised but then I've only previously looked at showing natives. God knows how I'll get the plaits right... Haven't plaited for years!

Thank you for your reply. She just has a pet I'd passport at the moment. I don't know if I will do county really depends how it's all going when she's 1 but at the same time would rather have the option if she does do well enough.

This is clearly quite an emotive subject. I think in the end everyone tries to do what's best for their horse and themselves. Just to clarify by 24/7 I mean out when not in use ( I couldn't be bothered to work it out down to how many hours being worked/ groomed/ fed etc) and by most people I...

Off to work now but I'll pop one on later. She is a mongrel �� But so is my terrier and they are both lovely, except when rolling in aforementioned fox poo or eating horse poo. I also have a rescued bichon ( hubby found her as a stray and we adopted her from the rescue) so a very...

I would but I don't know how to post a picture ( hides head in shame). I'm new to this forum business! Tell me how W and I'll put one on

I think whether or not they're healthier depends on the breeds used for the cross and the health of the dogs used to breed. I have a cross breed, I suppose you could call her designer ( although I really don't think so, especially after she's rolled in fox poo!). She is a basset x springer. I...

Hello mr smith:0) thank you I have posted in what I think is the right place.

I hope not cob goblin. I think most people would prefer to have horses out 24-7 if they could. There's nothing I like more than watching mine play in the field ( my foal does a lot of imaginary grand nationals with our poor other horse being forced to join in ��). Our routine seems...

We are on a diy yard. We have a 'winter' field which is trashed each year. We are on boggy land so it gets revolting very quickly so to save our twos legs they are kept in Friday night, sat, sun, Mon ( turned out for the day if it is sunny or the mud has dried up) and then back out tues morning...

Good morning everyone. I was wondering if I could get some advice from those of you in the showing world. I have an 8 month ish filly. She is from a registered ish mare but the sire is unknown ( owner bought her unknowingly in foal and dealer unsure who the sire is!). She certainly looks...

hi im new to the forum ( although always reading it!). I have lots of questions about showing a filly in either sports horse or hunter type classes. Could anyone tell me which section to post under? Many thanks :):):):)