Recent content by Marigold43

Thank you. This little mare definitely has a very strong mind of her own, so yes, I guess she will soon let us know if she's not happy. On two occasions, she has refused a fence and it was because she was coming in too fast and knew she wouldn't make it. This is when my daughter first got her...

Thank you for this. I have to say, when the pony is jumping 80cm, she loves it. She seems more focused and listens more to my daughter. She seems to respect the fences.At the lower levels, she rushes and is less attentive. I think my concern is the extra stress on her joints, ie, the higher...

Daughters pony is 21, although she has more life in her than my 7 yr old horse! She's in great condition. No lumps or bumps and no history of any joint problems, respiratory problems etc. Never had any meds other than routine vaccinations. She is in light to medium work. My daughter is 11 and...

Thank you for your replies. This whole bit thing is such a minefield. I think I am just cautious because the pony is very forward and my daughters confidence is growing nicely with her. I don't want to start messing things up and then wreck the progress they've made. She's doing the combined...

We bought an aged pony last winter. A great jumping pony. Still lots of life in her and can be quite strong. She came with all her tack. She has a Wilkie snaffle bit and apparently has always had this bit. The Wilkie can't be used in dressage and wondered if a hanging cheek snaffle would be a...

This makes perfect sense, thank you. I am thinking that the stable incident was a one off. I'll be sure to double check though. Thanks again.

Thank you all so much for your input, much appreciated. I just wanted to see what the "norm" was before approaching my YO. I am actually relieved that prices are generally a flat rate because I had no idea how I was going to aporoach him for a rate review!!!! Thanks again.

Yeah, I know where you are coming from! It was kinda like, well this stable is empty and we need it and your horse is out so we will use it. I am a stickler for manners and consideration etc and get so frustrated when so many people just aren't wired that way 😞

Hmm, well I wasn't asked about the stable. It stank when I went in there 😞I would have happily agreed for it to be borrowed but the lack of asking really got me miffed! My livery basically includes stable and feed. We only get hay and so as my girls are hard doers, I then have to top up...

I have two horses in livery - DIY basis. They have been out in the field full time now for last 3 weeks yet I am still paying the same amount. Just wondering if that's standard policy? Horses are not using stables or lighting etc. In fact, one of the stables for one of my horses was actually...

My yard owner uses Tumeric on her horses but generally as an external paste for cuts etc! Definitely worth looking into! Thank you all for your advice and comments - much appreciated :)

Thank you - will definitely do some more research. Just thought that if medication is to be a long term thing, herbal might be kinder on her digestive system etc...

My 6 yr old mare has a problem with her left stifle joint. Vet prescribed Bute and that has definitely helped. As she is young, I am wondering if there is a herbal type alternative she could have that's just as effective? I took collagen supplements for my own knees (arthritis) and it worked...

I was out on her again today and I have to say, she wasn't as disunited as she was yesterday. Her main problem today was wrong canter lead!! The funny thing is that before her back was done, she was fine on the left rein. It was never as smooth as the right but she wasn't disunited or on the...

Thanks both - I got a more experienced rider to ride her as tbh, thought the problem might lie with me! My posture needs work, which I am focusing on. I also saw the osteopath at the same time my horse was seen. Didn't see the point of trying to get her right if I was then all bent out of shape...