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Hi. Anyone ever had an aged horse/pony that poos while lying down in the stable? He has plenty of room as there are other droppings about but will be one or two on his tail. This is not him laying on a done poo, these are unsquashed between his buttocks and on top of his tail hairs. Any ideas...

Our local tack shop sells 'sheath cleaner'. the directions are squirt on....thats it. no rinse, no rub. i squirt it when grooming and he has relaxed, just helps all the gunk fall out and keep it moist. Its an all natural product. On less shy boys, warm water, little shampoo and rinse well...one...

thanks...will have a look :)

I ride a 13h forest bread New Forest, am 10st and about 5'8. He can happily blast about with me and jump. I am aware that I am approaching the upper limit for him and that helps me keep an eye on my weight. My field mate is considerable taller/heavier than me and rides a TB. She was advised to...

Yes I do! I had a barefoot carriage horse (Welsh D). He did fun drives, carnivals and pleasure drives etc often out for hours. My pony now is barefoot and we go anywhere we like. He never slips, even when frosty/icy. If we meet a 'sharp' gravel track...I get off! He is trimmed by my farrier.

Thanks for handling a distressing subject so well. I wonder if anyone knows where I can get 'large' ash urns..? I have found dog ones but not ones for horses. Thanks

Hi All Am new to this and do not wish to stad on any toes! I had a Welsh D whos heart rate went stupidly high several years ago. At the time my vet had 'no idea' as to why and therefore a treatment. Reading all your posts I think it was AF. His illness lasted about 2months over the summer and...