Recent content by Rach46773

I am currently feeding Speedi Beet. Which is working fine as i can soak when i get there and wait for it. But i do like to pre-make it up, which i've tried, but i left it for under 24 hours and it smelled fowl, so i binned it and tried again. I'd like to try a Equi Beet, but does it have to be...

Don't be daft! You're not too old!!! :P My OH's mum, literally has just got herself back into riding too... She has gone back to basics and is pretty much a beginner, but then again i highly doubt she was ever taught properly... I know her family had and still has horses, however she doesn't...

I would personally look into getting some more hands on experience too. But saying that a share agreement can work out well for you. I share my horse, and it's worked out very well. However i went to college and have worked with horses before i had him on share. I know the lady who owns him and...

Ah, my friend had the same problem, the mare would spin or pull back on leadrope when being sprayed. She got someone to hold into her, and held up one leg while she sprayed the others on the ground, as the horse can't lift another leg very easily if one is up in the air already! Seems harsh, but...

I agree very much with the last post. If you are not 100% sure on this situation yourself, i'd speak to your vet, maybe even call them out? And maybe get a set of clippers at the ready just in case the vet doesn't have any! The vet who clipped my share horse's leg worrying his tendon had gone...

Hi, i'm Rach, and i've been around horses most of my life and worked with them in the past. I currently have a horse on share, but have found myself in a position to buy my own... I will still be keeping up my share horse, but unfortunately there is no space at the livery yard near my current...