Recent content by pootleperkin

The L tyrosine isn't a precursor to serotonin, but dopamine. In fact it seems it can inhibit serotonin production, so I'm a bit confused about the marketing of these products...

There's nothing wrong with that statement - it is straightforward - if you want to give the same as an effective dose for humans, then scaling up for horses you would need 500g per day. Indeed, you are correct, there is no known dose for horses - it could well be that it is lower or higher than...

This! David Marlin quotes that in order to give the same 'effective' dose as in humans, you need 500g intake per day, so for example a certain brand's 1.8kg pot that says it gives a 62 day supply is way off the mark - more like just under 4 days if you want to try and mirror effectiveness! He...

I think she looks fabulous, a great type. Still think your rider is top notch (but you know that already!). Have a great summer x

I'm not an expert on showing coloureds, just getting in to it this year with a show cob, but as you haven't had any replies, I'll try to help and I'm sure someone will be along to correct me if I get it wrong! The first Q is how big is he? If he is a horse (which he looks to be) then I think...

I use a ported myler pelham too for showing, they are worth getting hold of.

Try NatWest and Handelsbanken; the latter make decisions in branch rather than a central office.

I'm not surprised by the price of either of those horses, the grey or the bay and I would be happy to own either I suspect. Quality horses with a good temperament still sell with few problems. Someone I know sold a true all rounder with a great temperament not so long ago, he did side saddle...

This. Red cell isn't an iron supplement per se, its a multivit / mineral supplement essentially for horses in work - it is advertised as containing iron in particular, as iron is a limiting factor for the production of more haemoglobin and thus is advantageous for when you want fitness to...

If he has had a virus, could well be run down and have a slightly lowered red blood cell count. Mine was the same last year after a lot of spring colds, just on the verge of 'anaemia' and I did, indeed, give him red cell on the advice of my vet. He was recovered after a week or two of rest; it...

I Have two pairs of De Niro boots, one oxford brown pair and I love them. I wear the brown everytime I ride now and keep my black for competing. They seem to be wearing exceptionally well and are very comfortable and give great fee when riding.

He is lovely - how is he bred?

Really well done, particularly overcoming the feeling of deja vu with the weather!

Start a claim now with insurers for an annular ligament injury - vet records should reflect this is that is your vet's diagnosis at present. They should pay, as it isn't spavin and you can contest it if they refuse via your vets. They should pay out on this condition for a year, if they have the...

Yup, I second Frame and Swift. Neil Frame has just been awarded Advanced Equine Practitioner by the RCVS. We don't use anyone other practice.