Recent content by oldhorses98

We haven’t got anything like that all out fields are quite a walk and that when things get hairy

Yes I lead her in a bridle, I tried lungeing her yesterday but she just went nuts calling for her next door neighbor and I think she’s lame again so we’re back to square one anyway

I had a feeling that would be the next step. She physically won’t go in the field, she rears up spins about and runs off. She’s a hefty 16.3 ID so I’ve try many times 2 people holding her or not even if there’s another horse ��

So I’m in a bit of a predicament, my horse has been in since November due to injury and then the fields closed. She’s recently been lame but everytime I try to walk her in hand she’s bronks gets away and goes back to the stable. This would be fine if she was well behaved to ride which is a new...

Hi all I have a mare by the stallion DREA MCCANN by the stallion CRUISING. I have come on the search for her siblings as I would love to see what some of them look like as my horse is a rather odd colour and would love to see any family resemblance. If any one has any photos or info would love...

Does any one know of any places that do custom made riding boots in Essex as I can not find any boots that fit properly?? I have been through all the boots in Ingatestone saddlery and none of them fit nicely so getting some custom made is my only option :( thank you oldhorses98

my loan horse is a 16.2 Irish sports horse and has had a few cases of compaction colic (sorry if wrong spelling) and has lost a huge amount of weight because of this as its was nearly a 48 hour ordeal, she also eats a lot of her own poo, is this connected? and is there any way to stop her doing...

I am looking in to getting a Shetland pony and I am not completely sure who much land I would need. I know a normal horse needs 1 acre so how much dose a Shetland need thanks Oldhorses98

thanks for your help and if I could keep his mane long I would but he get really hot under it then he gets hair loss ext so I have to pull it :(

I am going to my first show next weekend and I'm not sure what to take e.g. do I take whip and I'm taking cob so do I need to plait because he has a short mane and even though he as really long feathers should I still oil is feet????? thanks...

I am looking to do jumping and hacking as I am near the forest but it take a minimum of 2 hours to get there and back with out exploring but he cant do half hour school work with out starting to puff like a steam and at the moment I am schooling him with lots of transitions and circles ext and...

hi all I am looking for stamina building exercises I could use to do with a 18 year old cob so we can do more of the things we love to do thank you oldhorses98

thank you for the suggestions I will try them all :p

nettles are really good my share horse has them his feed since his was lame in February now the lameness has gone and the swelling in his legs has gone we had him seen by the vet and they said it was the nettles helping and to carry on with it we still don't use any supplements and his still...

hi all I share 20 year old horse and a 18 year old horse and I am looking for some new exercises to try. henry (20 year old) is a bit stiff in the hind legs but is very clever he does all 3 gaits with no problems sonny (18 year old) has arthritis n his back leg but he still enjoys jumping but...