Recent content by OLDGREYMARE

I checked, swollen sheath and increased smegma is a pointer to insulin resistance.

I believe that a swollen sheath can be a sign of cushings (ppid) or insulin resistance(ems), can't remember which sorry. Look it up on the Laminitis Site.

My two have about 100gms of micronized linseed,with the recommended amount of spillers daily balancer every day along with salt and chaff because they have been on restricted grazing. They are well and shiny when they are not covered in mud.

luckily my insulin resistant mare will usually leave what little grass she is allowed, to eat her hay,thank goodness .You are right more yards should cater for this type of horse.

I am certainly not suggesting that any horse should be in 24/7 , I manage mine similar to yours.

Visit Katy Watts website 'safer grass',bit USA orientated re grass names,but still bang on with her advice.Or visit the Laminitis Site,which explains it clearly,all evidence based on there.Frosty grass is big no no for horses at risk of lami until temperatures reach over 6 degrees celcius for a...

horse and country tv have some coverage

I got a brilliant uv mask from Charlie's products when my girl had uveitis, No ears or nose,so easy to put on and really tough,worn every summer since and still in one piece

Tragic,sometimes I feel we are doing wrong by our horses, expecting them to risk their lives to entertain us.Don't get me wrong,I love watching xc, and I know it can happen in the field just pratting about,but still..

I can't believe she can make you stay,I would be taking stuff home each day,in case she turns difficult, and move the horse at your convenience.

Local to Carbis Bay there is Old Mill Riding School which has a good reputation.Penhalwyn trekking centre has lots of ponies and cobs and takes treks out. I don't think either go to the beach though. Cornwallswimminghorses,co.uk do what it says on the tin and do moorland treks when it's too...

Put Mounts Bay and St Michael's mount on your list of things to see.

I live in Hayle and my horses are in Carbis Bay,what sort of riding are you looking for?

I cleaned some rugs the way you described about 2 years ago and painted them with fabsil. Everyone leaked badly after a short while, I wonder where I went wrong.

I like the equilibrium ones.