Recent content by Packhorse1

I am collecting tips from owners on first aid - for treating wounds and all that sort of thing. Do you have a tip or do anything that is really useful but which is never suggested by vets or first aid trainers? e.g. Something you heard about or something you do which is really handy. Maybe...

I am wondering how things have gone with your Esme since we last heard. I DO hope it is all good for you all.

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2015/january/headshaking-in-horses.html This is new procedure for headshakers

Trigeminal nerve stimulation - new procedure by vet in Bristol http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2015/january/headshaking-in-horses.html

There was a programme on TV about a vet at Bristol uni who has successfully treated head shakers - it is not guaranteed. this is a new procedure. The headshaking in some cases in horses caused by the same nerve that causes Trigeminal Neuralgia in humans. A nerve in the face is being over...

Question - new horse owner asked me this and wondered if anyone has any ideas to offer: I am a new horse owner so am new to cleaning wounds I find that I am often pushing tiny bits of dirt and debris further into a wound instead of actually cleaning dirt out of it - is there a special technique...

There is a good video on you tube about cleaning the gunk off. It is a link in the student research folder with Lingfield Equine Distance Learning http://www.thehorse.com/videos/30323/sheath-cleaning-for-male-horses-how-to

Lets assume all veterinary tests have been undertaken to exclude other health issues and he is in OK health, and teeth of course are sorted - by properly qualified EDT. If not all sorted on vet and teeth front that needs to be done first. Does he actually need that hard feed - for energy...

You are most probably above novice. If your riding school would be happy to send you out on a reasonably forward going horse on your own, you are not what many would call a novice

Don't worry so much - if you can. I know some people are not so confident though so worrying is part of their nature - perhaps that is you. Try to rise above it. I would certainly search around for a good mature instructor to come along and help you find a horse. In fact they might have a...

Yes definitely agree - as people are suggesting - more variety through the week. More hacks - less schooling. Think outside the box a little more with the schooling too. Do some groundwork on some days instead of ridden work. leading around obstables and over poles dotted round school. Use...