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Mine got evicted from a livery yard once because she was such a nightmare demanding to come in at night, I worked FT and couldn't get...

I'm not sure you will get the change you are looking for by moving to another yard where horses are in and out. The thing that usually...

I would say some horses choose to be outside in wind, rain and cold. Mine does not. She stands by the gate after 2 hours out if the...

In the end, I think my mare needs to be stabled at night in winter so I don't think a 24/7 field livery will work. I can't bear the...

Thanks, that's encouraging to know. I think I should give it a go. I've got an appointment to see somewhere that sounds suitable next...

Thanks. Yes, I think I will try it out, if only I can find somewhere! I do worry about her - and about my safety when she's galloping...

She's retired.

Good point. I live in that area.

As per the title. Any recommendations gladly received. Ideally with access to a barn or stable in winter. I have contacted one called...

I have a 16 year old mare who is causing some bother in the field. She is turned out with two others. I've written about her weird...

I used both a Solution saddle and then a Torsion until I could find a treed saddle for my young horse who was very difficult to fit. The...

No, people need to ride better !!!!!! We knew better before and have lost so much Most modern saddles work against the rider being...

I think I've struck lucky! I looked up which were the most frequent dietary allergens, eliminated alfalfa from her feed and, hey presto...

I imagine you are not in the UK from the sounds of it? If you can’t get an equine vet then you’ll have to make do, but best to research...

We are lucky enough to be in Sussex and on chalk. So it never really gets boggy. We're on gently sloping so it drains off pretty well.