Recent content by mavandkaz

I've been paying £40 +VAT for a syringe from the vet. He's only a mini so doesn't need much luckily. Just awaiting blood results to see if he can come off or not, and will look into prescription if he needs more. Hadn't thought of the pharmacy. Although he's a pain to get to eat tablets...

Yep, mine states that they must have no points and no claims in the last 5 years. Which is fine, as any of my friends that come with me to shows all fit into this category. In terms of trialling the box, it's entirely down to the seller if they are willing to take the risk with their insurance...

When I bought my 6.5t I couldn't test drive it as hadn't actually passed my test yet. Owner took it on a 15min drive so I could have a good listen and see how it handles. However, I would be a bit put out not being able to test drive something in the future. I've always insured my horseboxes for...

The riding club I'm a member of have done the following in recent years: - talks from saddler and bit fitter (with ridden sessions for those who want to) - talks from vets and nutritionist. - demo by local dressage rider - talk and demo by dressage judge on how to gain marks (not local, he's...

I used a farrier to trim my barefoot boy (and Shetlands, and previous barefoot horse) He watches my horse walk out the stable, takes him about 20mins to trim. We always have a good chat, and he asks how horse is doing/if there's any issues etc. I know I can phone and speak to him anytime if I'm...

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...