Recent content by Old Speckled Hen

Hiya As per title really! Horse is self insured, but we obviously need Public Liability cover for being out and about on the roads... The Harry Hall membership is half the price of the BHS membership (the liability cover is less though) Has anyone else made the switch? I just dont like...

Ahhh I used to have a WOW saddle - I loved it! (felt v secure with the narrow twist) Sadly the mare didn't like it *sigh* I don't think I've ever (knowingly) ridden in a 17.5 - is it really noticeable ?

Just after some thoughts please before the saddler comes out :) I'm tall, 5'11 with long legs, so currently ride in 18" saddle... I have been told previously that my horse needs a 17.5" saddle, as an 18" saddle just goes over the last rib and *could* cause problems. So - could I ride in a...

So I put it on... was expecting tantrums... she just wandered off and started grazing! *rolls eyes* it is a greenguard btw ? @Lindylouanne Thank You, I’ll investigate the magnesium ?

So Chunk is becoming well ... chunky. It’s been dry so far this year, but that bit of rain on Monday and whoosh her crest has developed in the last couple of days yikes. i know she needs her muzzle on, what stopping me is the grass length! The field looks bare, I know it’s not but still. Tell...

OMG Thank You for Buck Off Banter - listened to it this morning whilst mucking out! Her son playing the Final Countdown on his Kazoo in the portaloo … So funny!

AA - can you please post a pic of your filly! I remember when you were looking to breed her (a few years back, I've been away for a long time on Mumsnet :oops::oops:) I'd love to see her now!!! Sorry to read the lovely big bay is no longer around XX ID are THE best! I have a wonderful 3/4 IDxTB...

McGonnell & Gillatt :) xx

Oooh do you not just display your membership card on entry ?

This. I've just moved my dope on a rope IDxTB mare this weekend. She is a completely different horse!! If I didn't know her I'd probably think OMG what have i done ?!! She has coincidentally come into season too - so thats not helping - but she is on edge, spooking, bargey, not eating up and...

Or this ? https://www.robinsonsequestrian.com/the-hay-saver--slow-feeder--767939?colcode=76793916

Something like this ? https://www.robinsonsequestrian.com/the-hay-saver-haymobil-948053?colcode=94805303

Mine wouldn't eat it initially, but she scoffs it all up now. I use it mainly for suspected hindgut issues, now poo is normal and no poo stained legs - so will keep using it!

Its nearly the shortest day!!

Hi JCG I'm in Newbury, Berkshire, but travel frequently to north Reading/Henley ... Happy to meet halfway somewhere ? I paid £16.50 on Saturday 15th, used 2x cups max ? I just can't see it go to waste :(