Recent content by Marmi452

Hi all, I have decided as per a previous post to take on a sole use yard. My horses can now winter out but have the opportunity to bring in when needed(weather permitting). This is the first time ever I have been allowed 247 365 a year so just wanting some guidance on feeding hay and when to...

I am very lucky that they don't have separation issues at all...in fact the 2 mares don't really like each other (possibly a bit harsh) but they are equally happy away from each other... I have sent both away separately to be schooled so have spent time on their own as my field at current yard...

Thanks guys for the advice...I know quite a few horsey people in the area so thinking cover won't be an issue... I live about 15 mins drive away from the yard but parents live within walking distance so help always on hand..no school for DD but going to speak to her instructor to see what we...

I have an opportunity to rent a single use yard back in my home village 4 stables and 3 acres, just looking for some advice on the pro's and con's of it all really. My DD aged 6 and I have 2 ponies which are currently on a livery yard where things can get tense at times😀 there is a...

We have just taken on a mid teen welsh c pony who hates being stabled. Obviously in summer we can accommodate 247 turnout but come Nov he will be stabled overnight and out in the day. He gets bargy and consistantly kick and pushed the door when stabled, is there anything we can do to make his...

Any advice on best way to rotate 3 paddocks split over 4 acres as first time split grazing rather than free graze and ending up with bare fields by July! 1 dales and 1 Welsh b who is a fatty so will be further sectioned in the paddock to keep weight down.. Not out 247 all the time.. My field...

I have a 13h welsh b and her owner is my 4 year old daughter, I want to get them out and about this summer but what can we do? Pony is to high for lead rein, dd is just coming off lr and said pony is a little forward but takes care of dd when she is on board, pony has popped a few jumps tho very...

Hi There, Well myself and dd are tip toeing into the world of LR showing, we are not looking at getting to hoys far from it, I just want to let dd have a go at her request. We are just going to do local level and have a bit of fun and make some memories. We have chestnut welsh b who is fab on...

We have just been given a contract after being on the livery yard for over 18 months, the contract on the whole is fair to all but there is a clause re notice, the yard owner has requested 2 weeks notice from us but states they can ask us to leave with no notice. Now I pay a month up front in...

Hi, I haven't brought anything from Daniel but I sent my daughter's Welsh B to be backed last may and he was very honest with progress, kept her a week longer but can not fault his work...if I was to buy I would buy of him

Hi All, Not sure if on right forum but wanting some advice on how to manage a Welsh B mare who develops a grass belly at the sheer sight of a field, She is a ganit and loves her forage but she blows up like a balloon. She is in work 3 days a week and we are increasing the intensity of the work...

When my daughter was 15 months old I went from being pony less to 3 in the space of 6 months - I know I went a bit mad but can't resist a sob story after sharing for ages. Lost my daughters LR oldie to colic earlier this year so now back to 2 (1 for her and 1 for me) but in honesty I work full...

It is like a Jilly Cooper novel but without the raunchiness!!! we have had major friendship fall outs that has resulted in a split yard in 2 barns! One side of the fall out has now befriended the YM (who on a 121 basis is fab) and since Christmas this has caused nothing but trouble and I think...

Had my Nettex order yesterday ( neighbour decided to keep my delivery for a few days ) and I am overjoyed and the envy of my yard!!! lol ... Thank you to the OP for the heads up ... I am loving this site xx

Hi Jess, My mare has suffered something similar (though my mare hasn't torn her muscle) just wondering what your vet has advised, mine, just cold hosing and bute for a week to see if the haematoma comes down. Is started to reduce and then yesterday it was up again not to the size it was but a...