Recent content by Melody Grey

😂 maybe ‘optimistically’ might have been more fitting!

There’s no harm in asking in your local Facebook groups. Maybe you might be able to find a share if not a loan?

That’s poor form with the notice period, how stressful! It’s unlikely a rehab yard will instantly fill 25 boxes, especially if it’s a new business venture or expansion. Could you find out who is taking it on and see if you can stay a while? May even help them with a bit of short term revenue?

Sending ❤️ take care of yourself x

It would be easy to say scan the suspensories and x- ray the hocks, not that expensive in the grand scheme of things….though the lack of impulsion and action would imply another problem if it’s not those already listed. That’s a shame, better luck next time!

I’ve seen injuries like this from horses struggling to get up and catching one back foot with the other. Have you seen her get up/ down @lifewithflash ? Is she managing that ok? Have been reading and sounds like you’re making progress with the hay :-)

Horses for courses- depends what you wanted the horse for and what the failings were. Are they irreconcilable or worth giving some thought to?

I (personally) think it’s cheeky to ask for someone to foot the risk of damage to their transport from someone else’s horse. If they’re happy to pay, they should be happy to pay for a fully insured self-hire or driven transport. I took it to mean they’re happy to pay, but not for a professional...

I think if you were there ‘in person’ and saw the horse turned out ok, the yard may not be at fault- they’ve carried out some due diligence in checking he’s ok with it. Sometimes accidents are just that, accidents.

lol- I’m a musician for work and own horses….there’s no hope for me 😮

The genuine ones seem to hold their value well, so I’d be fairly confident you’d get your money back on one bought secondhand. No idea about the copies.

I’ve only ever seen improvements taking horses barefoot- maybe I just got lucky?! Little and often with the trimming Hoof boots for ridden work and turnout if needed (good market for second hand hoof boots) some boots can have pads added if needed. Don’t shell out a huge amount on boots...

She will develop an extraordinary seat! 👍

Is there any way to put yours out with a friend that won’t be too much competition for hay in a different field until you move on to summer grazing? I appreciate we’re all suffering the effects of the weather, but her situation is quite urgent.

Well, that’s a start. 👍 has your yard owner seen your horse’s condition? I find their response odd given that they’re responsible for all livestock On their land regardless of whether they own it or not.