Recent content by mini_me

Hi, I have just (after many months of looking) found a stable block (4 stable) for my frined and i to rent. The yard is perfect, the fields are perfect and the yard owner is very helpful, friendly, helpfull and felxible. The only problem we have is the stable {was previously 2 big stables...

Hi, I have just (after many months of looking) found a stable block (4 stable) for my frined and i to rent. The yard is perfect, the fields are perfect and the yard owner is very helpful, friendly, helpfull and felxible. The only problem we have is the stable {was previously 2 big stables...

Thanks you for the replies, i was unaware i could have him swabbed or blood tested. Is it common for it to "hang around" this long? I have given him echinecea to boost his immune system but this doesnt seem to have helped :-( Any other ideas i will call the vet on monday. Thanks

Hi We had strangles at our yard in may. My horse never got the abcess under her chin but she got a snotty nose and a nasty cough. That was back in may. Now she hasnt had snot since the second week of june but hasnt shifted the cough. It has improved no end she was coughing 8-10 times in a row...

He is stunning.

Thanks guys I'm so worried have taken on board everything said all people that need to be aware (farriers etc) have been told and no horses are allowed on/off, YO is managining it well. So fingers crossed is just horrid there is nothing I can do (Other than cleancleanclean!) to protect my...

Hi I'm new! Sorry to start with a problem! Our yard has strangles (Vets have been contacted). Any and all tips please, Currently 2 horses have it and have been issolated but have been turned out with all the other horses prior to symptoms. Have been reading about it on internet and am so...