Recent content by nicia

Thanks to everyone who has expressed concern over those involved. The horse's owner is a friend of mine, and we're incredibly thankful that everyone has escaped with minor bumps and bruises only. Kizzy, the horse in the trailer, has a haematoma on one stifle. She's a very lucky horse. The vet...

Ours live out 24/7 all year, a very mixed bunch of horses and ponies in all shapes and sizes, including a 16yo Shire X, 25 yo TBx, Dartmoor yearling and 2 34" minis among others! The oldies are rugged, babies not. Riding ponies lightly rugged, mainly to ensure they're dry when the kids want to...

I rent a place together with 2 friends. The total cost is £65/week, and for that we have an 8.5 acre field, a 5 acre field, 2 half-acre paddocks, a small yard, stable and tackroom. We currently have 3 horses and 5 ponies between us.

I have a few field ornaments as I don't ride at the moment - when I'm at our yard I always have my 4yo daughter with me, and her pony takes priority. My 2 horses both have health issues - both perfectly rideable, but I'd never sell them as I want to know they're being cared for. Every now and...

Best thing I ever did with my lot! Managing with just a field was a bit tricky - where do you tie up, what to do when the farrier comes, etc. but we got round them. Electric fencing is wonderful - although don't necessarily expect your Shetlands to respect it - mine certainly don't!!! We moved...

Hi Lollen I have 2 mares not currently being ridden, kept on a private yard (shared between myself and 2 friends) a couple of miles (hacking distance!) from Delamere Forest. They all live out 24/7, so duties mainly involve grooming and care, with some field maintenance (fencing, harrowing etc.)...