Recent content by oldjumper

Can’t give you any breed specific advice but several years ago came on here to ask opinions on newly cut 9yo stud horse. All responses very positive re temperament/train ability. Only red flag was to beware of infections occurring at site of castration as can be recurrent and hard to shift. You...

My theory is….one of the reasons we keep our beloved horses is that we worry about them so much. There’s no room in our brains to stay awake worrying about war, climate change, pandemics, death. Abscesses/mud fever/psycho meltdown stresses much easier to compute - although it doesn’t always feel...

We’ve had a very bad sweetitch horse in boett rugs for over 20years. Successfully competing and still in work at 28. Highly recommend as don’t overheat, cover well and can stay on when ridden if flies v bad. Only downside is you have to be prepared to replace after a few years - or less...

Afraid I can’t help with the science but from personal observation….all my bunch of riding buddies are well over 65, some still compete/hunt but most just hack and school. All are very slim and very fit for age. Apart from riding out most days the common factor is keeping horses at home (or on...

Things I have found helped is treating whole process as an ongoing bonding/training experience - for owner as much as horse. With KS it’s a whole different way of riding and schooling from now on. Also take photograph every week. When you look back over a few weeks and can see the difference in...

I feel your pain! We have managed a severe SI horse who has other skin allergies for 20+ years but despite all had a successful SJ career. It’s a horrible condition and what works well for one has no effect on others. With this in mind….Boett rug def best and least heating. Put on wet when...

I got a second hand Kent and Masters GP for my high-withered TB. V good fit and not too expensive.

Sorry, no experience of those listed but equine exceed gastric pro completely transformed my horse! I would even say it saved his life as he’d stopped eating completely and was fading fast. After 5 days of administering with syringe he had completely turned around and 3 years on is fit sleek...

I’ve no experience of this but if you’re struggling I’d recommend phoning Debbie at Equine Exceed for a chat. Their gastric pro has been life changing (and possibly saving) for my horse.

Be aware though that dosing with something like Sedalin or relaqine can be more dangerous….horses can snap at lightning speed with no prior warning signs.

Can’t comment With ref to fore limbs - my horse also pigeon toed and passed pre purchase vetting nearly 10 years ago. He’s been ridden 5 days a week since and only prob (farrier thinks) due to conformation is corn on affected foot and bar shoes have completely solved this. Also, and don’t know...

You are not overthinking. That is what may happen. You should always have bedding while travelling. Shavings usually best. Have a fab holiday!

Don’t ask me ….mine always spooks when I put hay in his stable (well, that wasn’t there a minute ago!)🤣🤷‍♂️

Anything well managed, not too fat and with a huge dollop of luck! 14.2 tb ex polo then junior JA SJ for 6 years ridden daily til late 20s died sound in field at 32 and 15.3 TB jumper/all rounder died sound at 33. 11hh Childs pony (Welsh sec A) put down at 6 - cause unknown🤷‍♀️

Previous horse had abscesses once or twice a year for first few years due to flat feet and thin stony turnout. Feet improved with keratex and feeding Alfa a. He was a total nutter? so box rest never an option. Used hoof boot over poultice til I couldn’t afford replacing them then gaffa...