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Food. Just…food. The nicest, tastiest thing he goes completely nuts for. Only give it at farrier time. I start by feeding continuously...

She has a very young build - as a photo I would not have aged her as 3. Could be that her early life was not one of plentiful food...

A rehab yard would be competent handling tricky horses, and would have numbers of staff/setup to facilitate this. If you can afford it...

Bizarre but… check for ulcers? My husband gets ulcers - he eats to dull the pain. Sour breath and a grumpy demeanour are also signs but...

Probably worried someone will buy it up simply to sell on at a profit.

In general I would say: - Feisty, independent young ones make the nicest adults: self confident, not spooky, happy to look after the...

I think children and livery yards aren’t an easy mix, unless it’s a specifically family friendly yard. Too much can go wrong, other...

As an only child whose first friends were dogs and cats and horses, not humans, I have always found the pervading attitude that horses...

Things I would check: - pasture plants. Some horses are not educated as well by their dams or have a penchant for poison and eat things...

I would add to the people above about small square bales - bigger than the bagged stuff but usually about the same price. So much cheaper.

Just wanted to add for the OP that you can get an inexpensive baucher bit - Shires make - for £20. Easy to try and see if your horse...

If you want energy and condition maintenance without fizz, I highly recommend Fast Fibre. We add it into the diet of our Welsh D when...

We have one pony in one - hanging cheek French link. She is extremely fussy in the mouth in anything else, but likes this. So this it is!

So - you need it short enough you can still apply topical cream/washes? Can you go for a length that provides a little protection but...

I saw it. I wondered if the horse was crooked/uneven long term hence not commenting on that or the contact in the rider. If the centre...