Recent content by macnamara

It's called 'gallop' by Carr Day and Martin, wee white bottle with purple writing. It's not dear either!

Thanks I will try that. I've forced her to lead before and she is noticeably calmer when she has has a buddy behind her!

My mare is six and very spooky, especially on the roads. She naps and does mini rears when I try and take her on the road. When she sees bags/sheep/water drains/trailers/tractors she either jumps onto the other side of the road, or stops dead and shivers. If she has another horse infront of...

I do a good groom every day and put a lightweight stable rug on my mare. She loves rolling so stable stains are such a pain! I would use the purple shampoo when i need her sparkling and bag the tail up so it doesn't get dirty again. I used the purple shampoo a few weeks ago and everyone was...

Thanks for your replies! No I've never part loaned before, im in my twenties, so now is the first Time I've had the money to look after a horse. I think I will definitely be one to badger the owner with questions! I think I will feel less nervous after I ask him lots of questions about the...

I'm going to view a horse with view to loan soon, I am so nervous! I am an experienced rider but I have never owned or loaned before. The horse will be kept at a knowledgeable yard where I will get lots of help...but still..I feel nervous! Is this normal when buying or loaning your first horse...