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It does depend on the horse but I allow a stop and look then walk on again and treat. I’ve also taught mine to be curious..so to walk up to tractors/ outdoor seating, covered bales, piles of poles etc etc and they get a treat for being bold, looking and not snorting and running away.

Oh that’s heartbreaking for you, I’m so sorry.

Faithfulamina I don’t think anyone on here would not support a decision to PTS in your circumstances and I am sad he and you have been/are going through so much. Midwest I am sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis and am sad but respect your decision not to have treatment due to side effects.

Similar symptoms in one of my mares…had X-rays, blocks etc..finally had MRI which showed a keratoma which was removed and we are in the process of healing.

Ask your farrier about glu shoes as an alternative?

Keep us posted but I don’t think that’s a splint, particularly if it’s growing in size. A splint thrown around Xmas I would expect to be cool and stable by now.

He looks very handsome! Congratulations.

It could take years 🙂but don’t give up yet. Get into your routine, keep doing it and accept it ll take time for her to settle and I’m sure she will. I’d also say don’t necessarily “blame” the behaviour on hormones. I’ve had mares for years…all different but fabulous to own and manage.

Horse would have to be buttons to buy and I’d need lots of money stashed away…I don’t think I’d risk it.

Local pony club pages is a good place to buy and sell children’s ponies.

Magic melon contact the local education authority where you think you might like to live and ask for the schools list then look them up via Ofsted reports. There are some very good schools honestly. If you were over on the Doncaster side of the A1/M1 I can be more helpful regarding areas as I...

I think I would have a good trainer come to you a couple of times a week or more and ride away for you. They won’t have the emotional link and their confidence and teaching might help him over this sticky patch. Then you reassess how you feel about him.

Oh that’s sad news, I’m sorry to hear that.

40% increase over 5 years.

I feel for you I really do..but I’m not a skilled googler and in my first search a raft of complaints and warnings appeared about the company.