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I use liquid parafine on my horses legs, I believe pig oil works just as well, but this is just what I have always used. At the start of the Muddy season, I wash the legs thoroughly in a mild solution of hibiscrub to ensure they are really clean, towel dry them and then leave to totally air dry...

Thanks Ellie, I may well do that, I'll pm you my phone number perhaps you would give me a call when you have them out. (you do know me) many thanks

Some advice please....... I have a 16hh ex racehorse, I have owned him since August this year, he finished racing in Feb this year. He is being ridden lightly, about 4 times a week, gentle hacking and light schooling, as he is quite week in front, with little shoulder muscle. I am trying...

I agree with Ellie_e, I have also used both these two, infact i'm still waiting for a saddle from the one 4months later! Thank you for the Cheltenham advice, I am going to ring and try them as I am having a nightmare finding a saddle (or rather someone to fit one properly) to my new tb horse.

Thank you Faracat, i'm sure you are quite right, he has raced from the age of 2-6, turning him away and allowing him to chill a bit may be just what he needs, mentally as well as physically. Some days I bring him in and he looks at me as if to say 'do we have to', in fact on several occasions...

he is 6

Thank you All for your replies, lots of information that is very useful. having read it all, i think i am being rather impatient and hoping to turn him into a Dressage horse rather more quickly than in reality is possible! I have tried lunging him in the Pessoa, he is like 'Houdini' in it...

Thank you for the advice, i have been trying to get him long and low and I know it's important not to force him into a shape at this stage, but he is having none of it, front legs just paddle along with his head in the air! anymore suggestions, anyone, Please..........

I would be grateful for some advice please, I purchased a 16hh ex-racehorse approx 2 months ago, who is very weak in front, he has a muscley bum but nothing on his shoulders and a neck like a Pipe Cleaner! He is really downhill in his build to look at, I am having trouble getting a saddle to...