Recent content by mavandkaz

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...

I just sold my heiniger progress (corded) for £180. They were about 15yrs old but in excellent working condition.

I've used both wood and straw pellets. Technically straw pellets are slightly more absorbent but does depend on brand. Straw pellets tend to be darker. But the big thing to watch for is that some horses will eat the straw pellets which can lead to choke or colic. My mare started eating them...

I will preface this with I am no expert, but I am now on my second barefoot horse (and took a third barefoot for a year or so before having to put shoes back on). Firstly, as a native youngster you are already more then likely to succeed. Being a highland he should have decent feet, and having...

The Shetlands got a bib clip each yesterday, they are out naked all year round so didn't want to take too much off. Big horse was clipped this morning. Started off doing an Irish type clip, then thought sod it. So it's all come off. Need to finish his legs tmw bit we were both a bit fed up so...