Recent content by niagaraduval

Not sure if you are asking a question ? but if you are wanting him to stop you could try putting his bucket in an old tyre.

So sorry for your loss. It's terrible when they go. xx

I could partition half of the field with electric fencing, not sure I can do anything else though... would that be good enough ? I'm not sure how he is with electric fencing, will have to ask but it is powerful and plugged in the mains 24/7.

I wasn't expecting those replies, thanks for that. I'm quite surprised because I have been told he is really calm and cold headed, I remember my ex racer he was like a wound up spring all the time and was just a complete air head, also best horse ever though. He can be quite dominant with...

I am told he is totally sound, obviously will have to look into it to be sure.

Hi all, I haven't been on in a long while. Had loads of issues with my boys and I preferred to take a step back for a while. Question is, would you take on an ex steeple chaser who is 12 years old, only ever known racing but has done nothing (field) for at least the past 3 years. I...

Evening all, Thank you for your kind messages over the past few months. I have made the heartbreaking decision to put an end to all the suffering and have my horse of a lifetime put to sleep in the spring when he goes back out to his field with his retired old friend. He has been worse...

No I wouldn't I want my boy out on grass as much as possible.

I would also let her have some too, she might have had no choice but to sell him. Could have been her horse of a lifetime.

No, I've never had them drained, I have heard of it but my vet has never spoken to me about it. Would that help ? How would I go about getting it done ? Would he need to go to a clinic ?

Hi, Thanks for sharing your experience. I have looked into inhalers, although very expensive to buy (seem to be around £500) I think it could work in the long run, however I don't think mine would accept it at all. With his neuro issues he can be sometimes un predictable, I can no longer...

Thanks so much for your kind words, it really helps. It's true I think I know the answer in my heart but I need reassurance for making that decision. I can't see myself owning another for a while, if ever again. I'll wait it out until spring, hoping he doesn't have another attack.

Thought i'd add a picture of the gentleman in question : (Please click link to see picture)

Thank you for your kind words. Unfortunately I don't know anyone who could look after the horses, even if I paid them or I most def would get some help. My friends are not horsey at all and wouldn't have a clue about how to look after them especially my boy who needs lots of care. I don't know...

This is going to be a long thread, it's quite difficult to put feelings into words, I'll try my best. For those who have known me over the years and followed my threads, you will know all about the issues and difficult situations I've dealt with over the years. You've been an amazing help...