Recent content by pipparry00

I've had the same problem with my ex-racehorse. He developed a small sarcoid on the off side of his neck, right where the neck-strap of his martingale sits - which constantly knocks the scab off the sarcoid and it keeps bleeding. Like you I tried purple spray, wound powder etc, to try and dry...

Thank you for all your thoughts (although some were not really relevant or useful to my plight). Just to answer a couple of the comments - I was advised by a 'behavioural' specialist to ride him in a simple bit, like a snaffle to avoid the pressure/avoidance battle. They were also the one to...

Thank you all so much for your rapid responses - its a terrible thought to have to consider having him PTS. He's ridden in a snaffle with a flash noseband. No spurs or whip. He has bolted with me on bridle ways and in another arena, this time indoors - my friend said it looked like we were...

Please can any of you give me a little advise regarding the furture of my horse. He is a 7year old 15.1hh TBxConnermara. I've had him for 18mths now and in that time he has bolted numerous times with me, with disasterous results; 2 broken collarbones, bruised spleen and now a broken back...