Recent content by mavandkaz

Definitely have a good chat to the vet. My current boy had very high liver enzymes when I bought him. It's taken a year but they are now back in normal range (I'm going to run bloods every 6 months to keep a check on it). At no point did he show any physical signs. He may have been a bit...

Another vote for heiniger. I had the 'progress' (still going strong after 16yrs, but sold them as needed to switch to cordless) and now have the 'opals'

Maybe a dodgy batch? Mine is definitely still white. Might be worth people reporting to FP

I just opened a new bag of FP a couple of weeks ago and my boy hasn't noticed any difference.

I do like the shires rugs, but am also really impressed with Whitaker rugs at the moment, good value for money and quite a generous fit, which is great for my chunky boy.

I have the weatherbeeta therapy-tec sheet and it sits really well. Just looked and they currently have a very good deal on it.

I also have this, and come out in a rash from horse saliva and sweat. Come to think of it, it hasn't happened with the new boy but did with previous lad - neither have sweet itch. The Shetland has SI and I haven't reacted to him. Presumed I had built up resistance, but now realise it is just...

I have the heiniger opals. Use a wide blade for a full clip, and the narrower blade for his legs and face. Heiniger really are made to last. My corded pair are over 15yrs old and never had any issues.

If it's new behaviour it might be worth keeping an eye on, but all my geldings have at various times peed without fully dropping. I just presume that they can't always be bothered, especially if it's cold. One Shetland hardly ever drops properly, the other one always seems to have it out 🤷🏻‍♀️

Mine is just bare earth (faces away from the prevailing wind and rain with a big over hang so never gets wet inside). They are happy to lay down in there as it is. I can't be doing with the extra work and money to bed it down. Plus on the rare occasion I've had to use it as a stable short term...

I have not. And although I understand the arguments for it, it doesn't sit easy with me. No horse HAS to be ridden, so buting to be able to continue to ride just doesn't sit right with me. I have nothing against those that do, and may well find myself in that position in the future, so not...

I also went today, for a friend's birthday treat. I haven't been since 2019 so can't really remember to compare. I also went on a Saturday last time, so was obviously quieter today which was great as able to have a proper walk around without feeling claustrophobic. More then enough choice of...

https://www.bossysbibs.com/collections/bossys-bibs-products/products/bossys-reinguard I use these from bossy bibs. Very light weight and indiscreet.

Thanks all. I think he is awesome, and a very handsome chap. To think I was worried he wouldn't be able to pull off the hogged look!

A little late, but it has now been a while year (and two weeks) since Winston arrived. It's gone by so quickly! He really is turning into an awesome horse. He's now a pretty dependable hack, and will lead others past scary stuff. Solo hacking is still quite scary and we haven't really cracked it...