Recent content by MissMione

My two year old Shetland colt has become very bored recently, and he's acting out because of it. He's a clever boy so his mind gets bored quickly, and he acts like a bored child wanting to cause havoc because he doesn't have anything to do! I was wondering if anyone knew what I could do with...

Don't worry about looking clumsy, I was like that when I first started helping out at my yard, everyone needs a starting point to learn from! I'd say either go to this new stables or post an ad online, somewhere like NFED where quite a few people post ads about wanting horsey experience, and a...

Alright thank you, will try the clipboard idea :) I know, but for the night the vet said to keep him on his own. I'll move my quieter mare over in the morning to graze outside his stable, but he's usually happy enough on his own during normal days, so don't imagine he'll mind too much either...

Okay, thank you for saying so, I get so worried about sensitive things like this, always get the feeling I've missed out something vital so it's reassuring to hear I've ticked all the right boxes. He's on his own right now, no others around him, he's in the stable kept for sick horses that need...

My shetland's just had a very nasty fall, went over backwards after rearing up. Had the vet out, got him checked, and have been told to leave him in stable for a few days on bute. Is there anything I can do to make him more comfortable/ safer? Have made up a thick bed, left him with hay and...

Hello all, My little Shetland is coming up to 2, and I've recently noticed bald patches appearing on him. There is one either side of his neck and one on his chest. He has spent the winter un-rugged and takes the rain with little fuss or worry. I have no idea what's causing these patches...