Recent content by OldBiddy

As photographer of horses, and having done a few local shows as main photographer, I am putting together a portfolio (printed). I am using my photos taken at the shows, some include children/young riders. I was unsure if I could use the young riders in the portfolio, or whether I need permission...

lol, silly me brighteyes! Nijinsky, eating fine, and keen when the buckets are in view I weighed it out dry as per advice I got, but wondered whether to increase it. I 'm sure I saw a post on here once about it, someone gave it by the bucket load (but as I am other forums, I may be wrong!)

TB, not doing so well living out, is well rugged and has hay. Currently on recommended amount of speedi, baileys no 4 and barley rings, but not gaining, stuck at same level , so have been told to up the speedibeet. Has 2 feeds daily, but will be upping it to 3 as don't want to overload each...

That's really interesting, had a quick look at JB website and will read it properly later. This year has been very expensive regarding vets etc, hoping that 2010 is easier!

thanks again Obviously, we will do what is necessary to get him right, if he is wonky (just a beggar straight after Christmas!) The joys of horses eh?

Thanks cpt. He isn't lame, but this crab walk is only just noticeable, so perhaps he may err towards lameness later. Haven't had him long, so not done anything with him yet (ex racer) just been schooled/retrained for jumping. Due to the bad weather and having only a field, he hasn't been worked...

Feeling very gloomy now! What treatment did yours have summer? We are going to do flexion test tomorrow, then book the chiro and if need be, get the vet out for a look and advice. Was hoping for a horse that could do more than just hack, something to compete on, but if he does have spavins...

Thanks, will get that done asap. Wont be a happy bunny if it is spavin

OK, thanks. I will book someone to see him in NY.

Thanks. Can you explain more for me? I Googled but only came up with plaiting hair lol!

Our TB has a really odd leg movement which we have just noticed. I was walking behind him, being led, and noticed in walk his right hind sort of 'crabs' in a diagonal motion so he is almost cross legged (the leg goes inwards and meets the opposite front, if that makes sense) almost like a...

Love Tilly Islay is a super looking mare All your horse are pretty special, BG