Recent content by piglet2001

I’m thinking of going to Dublin horse show this year and despite repeated attempts to ask the show office I have had no luck even speaking to anyone so I’m hoping someone here can help. I know you can by admission only tickets and admission with reserved seating tickets. If I purchase the...

I have previously used Gaynor Minshall who was absolutely fantastic. I would not hesitate to recommend her, really thorough and very caring.

Is he lame? If not I would just use the x rays to get optimum hoof balance like you are and then just ride the horse and not the x rays. I had a horse diagnosed with pedal osteitis as an incidental finding when x raying after an accident involving a flint. It never gave him a days bother and he...

Thanks everyone. Your replies have been really helpful.

I am needing to sort out some electric fencing and my old battery’s have had it. Has anyone used solar powered energisers and if yes would you go for gallagher or rutland? Probably overthinking this but if you have a solar powered energiser am I right in thinking you just need an earth rod...

Personally I would go to the referral hospital for an evaluation, then depending on that +/- bone scan/work up. In my experience local practices can wrack up huge bills by spending smaller amounts over multiple visits and then end up referring anyway. Also the specialists may take one look and...

The horse was most definitely not alive. A horse with colic is not going to jump on a dummy. He was PTS, testicles removed and the semen then harvested off the testicles.

I just leave my steps out, touch wood no one has ever stolen them.

I wonder if your vet has rushed the rehabilitation program. I have known a few horses have the surgery - all successfully. However they were walking, with a small amount of trot in straight lines on a firm surface at this point. They were certainly not cantering or schooling. I would be speaking...

Your post sounds like you were being a bit indecisive and thinking about it overnight. Apologies if I have got that wrong. If I sell the horse is on the market until a vetting is booked and a deposit received. For all the seller knew you may have changed your mind and she may have missed a deal...

It is a perfectly normal and very sensible question to ask. I have found that vets are NOT looking to fleece you because you are insured but they are trying to look out for you as the client. Firstly it is a good use of time to ask on arrival. They will be getting drugs, equipment and...

Our vets are recommending V1-V2 21-60 days V2-V3 150-180 days If you have it done at 120 days then for some governing bodies you will be too early and therefore not meet their vaccination requirements. By waiting until 150 you will satisfy all governing bodies. If you are ‘just’ competing...

I think if they were on your land then certainly speak to them but if they were on neighbouring land with permission then they have done nothing ‘wrong’. Whilst I agree it would be nice to have a note/call they don’t need to and it may have been a last minute meet change. Like another poster has...

Oh no have you had to have Charlie put down? So sorry if you have and I’ve missed a post somewhere.

I asked my vet for a Steglatro prescription. Same drug but in human form and cheaper.