Recent content by Melody Grey

I don’t know about the practicalities, but like uprating a 3.5t, it’ll put it into a different catagory of licensing which may affect value- would go into class c rather than c1…so fewer people would be able to drive it. Only class C HGV drivers, whereas my 7.5t can be driven on c1 license or by...

Warwickshire horse transport would be my recommendation. Very close by, beautiful 3.5t stallion boxes. Michelle is great, I would highly recommend.

It is a real gamble as to whether they’re any trouble or not. Some disappear with immune support, such as good gut supplements. I bought one with a very small sarcoid that did disappear, though my insurance excluded the whole of his skin, so worth bearing in mind if you plan to insure.

Have also remembered Mel Packer based at the sports horse centre I think- I’ve had her as emergency cover and she was great and within the area.

Just my area- Simon shone @ Averley equine would be my recommendation a very local. You or also try Gil Riley who may come that far for a vetting (based nearer Nottingham). Other clinics within shouting distance would be Chine House, Town and Country in Market Harbourough, Pool House in...

My interpretation of the vetting being stopped is as that it was after a 2 stage which should have gone on to be a 5 stage? If, at the end of the 2 stage the vet knows there’s no chance of being fit for purpose at the 5 stage, they may see no point in continuing both in terms of their time and...

Possibly a punt depending on price. Is there a possibility of a really good vet physio looking at the horse? I had an experience just yesterday where a physio and vets opinion differed in terms of prognosis. The physio was much more ‘in touch’ with muscle weakness and practical ways of...

Can you loan her as a companion to someone to turn her away for a year? I know those homes are like gold dust, but if she’s a nice person she might be able to fulfil that role?

I think if you want to increase the value, get her schooled so she’s more ‘rounded’ and buyers can see she’ll stand up to work and the stifle is no issue.

I think that will look quite different and a lot less severe after a trim.

I have unbranded horse/ cattle clippers (think old fashioned master clip style). They were inexpensive and get through anything, the downside being they’re very noisy. Might work if your horse is good to clip/ you’d normally sedate anyway? Have clipped damp/ unclean horses as needed.

I think I’d x-ray. Could be arthritis, could be side bone, could be navicular….could be none of those and a ligament strain? Might make a shoeing/ not shoeing type of decision easier if you know what you’re dealing with.

I wonder if this is established behaviour the old home is aware of and you’ve missed (or they’ve hidden) at viewings? Sorry to be a sceptic, my years of having (almost) seen it all precede me!

Sounds a little ulcery?

The dipping down is strange and I’d want a vet considering that. Have you tried bringing front legs forward as you tack up to eliminate skin pinching under the girth? Is the saddlecloth well fitting?