Recent content by purplehorserocks

I completely agree that with things like nosebands, bits and martingales etc that affect the horses way of going you should only use the minimum that is necessary. But, what is the problem with using something like a breastplate if you don't need one? The only argument there for the bare minimum...

sorry to highjack somewhat but what is a Hiupps bit? have googled it and not found anything PHRx

Ok. this may sound a little harsh but I have been there with a "friend" like this. Once you have sorted out the yard thing the only way to deal with it is to cut all contact (possibly not permanently) but in myexperience people like this wont get hints and telling them in words of one syllable...

Dont give up, dont give up, dont give up. Tiny fairy steps. One at a time. You will get there. Your horse wont care what happens to her as long as shes fed, watered and warm. Are you on a livery yard? if so is there nobody there who could help you? It will feel so good when you finaly get...

Did you have a contract? If so what does it say about notice period? Given that she has been a good loaner in the past it would be worth talking to her if you can (if you still dont have the number do as others have suggested and leave a note or camp out at the yard with a good book until she...

This year is proving to be my annus horribilis (mostly non horse related) and i am facing some pretty tough decisions that will drastically affect the rest of my life. I feel like there are so many people who "know" what i should do. One of the most valuable lessons I have learned from it all is...

Is it that or are the police just scared (I would be)? maybe it's both! PHRx

That sounds painful!! :D PHRx Sorry, couldnt resist. No help though :o

I was just reading a thread on here abut bitting and it gt me thinking... 1. What is the advantage of a loose ring as opposed to an eggbut or something? 2. Which is harsher, a pelham with roundings or a pelham with two reins? and why? Thanks PHRx

I think it is quite hard to find rider only insurance if you are paying money to ride. most policies (BHS included) class that as a business arrangement (or something similar) so you wouldnt be covered. I had trouble when i was looking for insurance for riding my share horse. In the end the...

why wouldn't you clean it first??

Thankyou PHRx

Hi Thanks for your replies. I had a text from the owner this afternoon. She turned up on the yard and he was laying on the stable floor struggling to breathe so she called the vet to come out and PTS. It is a shame and very sad but he has been suffering alot with this so I think it was the...

Hi Thanks everyone for their replies. I just had a text from the owner. She arrived at the yard to find him on the stable floor struggling to breathe so she has called the vet to PTS. PHRx

Hi. That website was really useful. wonder why i didnt come accross it before!! They mention the equilibrium nets on there too so will mention that. I really do feel that we need to trial some more things before we just put him to sleep. Thanks guys PHRx