Recent content by Megz04

Hi everyone, I am looking to get a barefoot saddle for my pony as I have a bad knee and find riding in an English saddle very uncomfortable now and my pony is a typical NF (13.2hh, no withers and like sitting on a table) so is difficult to fit a saddle to. Has anyone had any experience of...

Thank you! And please could you show a picture of your Eriskay, I have always wanted one!

Thanks, I know I am on the top side, which is why I don't do any heavy work with him (max 1/2 hour in walk and a bit of trot in the school, or 20 mins hacking in walk - I'm not much of a hacker!). All this has really made me feel bad, like I shouldn't ride him, even though I sought advice at the...

Oh no I realise that! Was just comparing :)

Yes I have heard that as well. What breed is your 14.2? The thing that gets me is that NF are bred to carry adults, and although not a lightweight, I'm not a heavyweight either!

There's no heat in leg or hoof. His field is rather rutted, and I think he has probably pulled or sprained something. I was worried it may have been early laminitis (hence the call to the vet - a precaution). There's no sign/feel of splints forming (I checked that myself)

The saddle I have fits us both well (he has a long rib cage, so plenty of room!). He has a bridle, a non slip pad and a lightweight synthetic saddle, I don't think all that weighs 1-1.5stone!

And he has no soreness or any issue with his back. It is his right fore that he is lame in. He has shown no issues while being ridden (apart from general age related balance problems), and happily carries me without arguement (he is a very 'mardy' pony, the type that would make it very clear if...

The vet didn't tell me much at all, and it was a woman. And in response to your question I am a very quiet rider, and have been riding for over 20 years

I do not do a lot of heavy work with him, he gets ridden in walk and trot in the school or on hacks. No help or advice was given, nor was any offer of diagnosis.

This has really upset me to the point I am thinking of getting rid of him (putting him out on full loan, I would never sell him!)

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help. I have had an extremely upsetting experience today when a vet (called out to look at my lame NF) said I was too heavy to ride him, and implied it was my fault he was lame!! This has really hurt and upset me (especially as the vet said this infront of a yard full...