Recent content by nan_bit

Thanks, Supernova. With reference to teeth, would you say the vet is suitable or should I call an "equine dentist"? Also, Is it best to get the saddle fitter involved with the back person?

On this occasion I would be inclined to agree with you, BigRed... All of the claims made by the vendor in relation to the horse have been unfounded. Such as his out-of-date vaccinations and being riddled with worms after a supposed clear worm count from the vet prior to the sale. Such...

This does make sense, Suziq77, as when I rode my Mum's horse Lucas recently, I was very jumpy, which was totally not needed as he is such a steady man. I have my Mum to help me and my friend, but I always worry that his behaviour will result in one of them being injured.

Again, yes! This is why I'm nearing my wits end... He has had his teeth checked by the vet and apparently had the dentist out the week before he came to me... I have tried him in a few "softer" bits but under saddle they make little difference.

Yes, my vet has checked his back twice now and his saddle was checked a week or so before his little hissy-fit a few weeks ago... A lady I know who drives recommended contacting Fiona McLellan for an examination, if anyone has used / heard of her I would be grateful of their experiences.

I am looking for some advice as to recent changes in behaviour of my youngster... He came to me in quite bad condition and as such the first few months were spent trying to get him up to weight and all of his condition faults ironed out. He is now in good condition and in a settled daily...

Hi There, I am having ALOT of trouble trying to administer my horse his pro-kolin of which he requires 6 doses over the next 3 days. He did the same with wormer hence he is dosed with granules. Has anyone any tips? Thank You

Hi There, Can anyone give me any tips / advice / exercises to help my 5yo with his canter transitions? When he is calm, his transitions are good and usually strikes off on the correct leg. When he gets excitable, however, his stride gets very short and he stops concentrating altogether...

100% on the button.

Having had the vet out yesterday to my new horse (as described in the original post), he concluded the hair-loss on his face was due to a combination of : Changing Coat (hair loss heightned however by the following pointers) Poor Management (lack of regular grooming etc.) Poor Diet /...

Hi there everyone... I am posting this here to see if anyone has experienced anything similar to what I am about to describe. The vet is coming out on Monday but in typical fashion I am already imagining the worst case scenario! My horse has developed a very dry, scurfy skin across his...

Can any or all of you advise?! Which is more advantageous for schooling and when is a good time to start using the dressage? I have ridden in a dressage saddle many a time before but always on ready-established horses... thus I'm not sure as to when I can introduce this saddle to my youngster...

Can someone please advise me as to whether I can "get-away" with using my dressage saddle in a riding horse class instead of a show saddle? ...or should I just ride him in his GP? I haven't really enough money to buy him anther saddle at the moment. Any suggestions would be greatly...