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I know this is a few months later but if you havent found anything yet, how about volunteering at your local RDA? Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre (Dunfermline RDA) is approx 10 - 15 min drive out from Dunfermline heading towards Kincardine way. KY12 8ER http://www.shiresmill.org/...

Can you see if there is a good horse behaviourist in your area who can help you? (I don't mean a so called "airy fairy horse whisperer" type , I mean a good proven professional whose methods are rooted in science based learning.) http://www.societyofequinebehaviourconsultants.org.uk

I agree Thank goodness its a dying "art". People should experiment and practise on their own hair, or a child's who doesnt understand what you are doing and see how much you or the child like it and then think about how cruel it is to the horse who is trained/forced to learn to stand...

You have been in my thoughts often since you first posted and I am so so sorry to read your update, I as Im sure everyone who read your post was hoping that somehow it would all come good. Its clear from your posts you are a responsible horse owner and loved your horses very much and only...

I had totally forgotten about this book! I remember it was really good and very different!

i still have all my treasured Silver Brumby books by Elyne Mitchell, Thowra, Bel Bel, Kunama, The Brolga and the rest. So many hours escaping into the stories :)

Had a lump in my throat reading that, fantastic photos and journey. Good luck for 2016!

Firstly, i am so sorry about the situation you are in, From what I have understood , to summarise, you have a very much loved 17 year old ridden cob who has developed strangles following exposure from a recently acquired rescue companion mare who is a carrier. Your cob already has copd and...

He may have injured his back somewhere as well as his mouth, or he is still stiff after a hard days hunting and is trying to stretch himself out by rolling. Im glad you are not going to ride until your dentist comes, I wouldnt ride a horse that I was worried was in pain. Its good that...

Perhaps try posting this in the main section of the forum, this area is Scotland specific and doesnt get as many people in it, hopefully you might get more replies in The Tack Room part. http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/forumdisplay.php?79-The-Tack-Room

Thanks everyone, have tried vaseline and lard in previous years and it only works for a very short time, like I said earlier, unfortunately going barefoot is not an option with this horse at the moment. Farrier is due soon so will speak to him about the shoe inserts/grips :)

Thankfully the snow is all melted for now! Taking shoes off is not an options unfortunately, much as I would love to. Thank you for the suggestions, the ones mentioned above, do you fit them yourself or does a farrier have to do it? Also, i can see how they give extra grip to the shoes and...

Lots of snow here these last few days! Riding in the snow, does anyone have any tips about how to prevent snow/iceballing in the shoes? (the build up of hard packed snow/ice in the shoes causing them to look like they are walking on stilts) ETA *Also not just riding, they get it in the field...

Im finding your story re the rug very confusing, your sharer phoned you to check the rug she had chosen was ok and you told her yes the rug she had put on was ok but then you were fuming about the very rug you said was ok??? To be honest you sound like you really dislike your sharer and you...

Fife is pretty big, Can you narrow it down a bit even just East or West etc . Also if you have facebook you could join some of the groups and ask in there, https://www.facebook.com/groups/171929706263989/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/281178302015905/?fref=ts...