Recent content by Riverblade

So, very badly broken left ankle/tib/fib 4 years ago, lots of metal and physio! I was back on board in 8 weeks and competing after 12 weeks, Then very unluckily broke right ankle 8 weeks ago again pinned and plated but much better recovery and I rode after 5 1/2 weeks! Only thing I can...

I had a sarcoid removed from my geldings girth area via laser, the sound was big and did take some care, I was particularly told to be careful with the flys around it! It took around 8 weeks before I was back on and we take to take it slowly to prevent it getting sore, but I’m glad I went down...

Thank you so much for this!! I have a great support network-my Mom is amazing and is at the yard morning and night without fail-I Di worry about putting on her too much at times but she also rides and loves the horses so I guess she would be doing it anyway! �� My hubby is also...

Hi everyone, I’m a long term lurker on here but never post! I am due to have a baby next week... eeek!! Just wondering how people generally manage it? Day to day care wise, me and mom Mom have a small yard with 4 horses, 1 that is on full livery and both normally work full time, I usually...

Hi I have a 6yr old with a murmur that was detected at his vetting last year, I still brought despite as I fell in love with him! I have also worked at a vets for a number of years so had some extra help/advice, you need to find out exactly what type of murmur it is, many horses have a...

I was thinking the same about the bridle, the most annoying thing is that I sold a brown cavason double bridle about 3 months ago!! Haha! Are quarter makers a good Idea?, especially as his hindquarters have still got a lot of muscling up to do. Yes he has mitral valve disease and a slightly...

Hi Can someone please help me with what me and my horse are supposed to wear? I's been a long time since I was showing: brief history- finally found my dream horse, although he has a heart murmur ( I brought him to event but now am turning to working hunter/showing/dressage due to the above)...

Eager to see peoples opions on this! 😁 i broke my ankle nearly 6 weeks ago and will be shopping for new boots very soon! So if anyone could also recommend boots for post surgery fat ankle?? Ha Sorry to jump in!

Thank you everybody! Well i had manage to dislocate and had a trimalleolar fracture which means I'd fractured all three bones in my ankle! Currently my OH is being very strict and reminding me that the better behaved i am now the sooner it will heal. Thank you again

Hi all long time lurker, don't often post but begging to hear everybodies sucess stories from broken ankles please! I have a ISH that i recently purchased who is amazing and everything i always wanted but we had a very unfortunate accident whilst xc schooling on tues which resulted in a badly...

Just because i suppose i dont feel like im spending as much time with him! But you have all made me feel much better thankyou :) im hoping it will do him good :)

Hello i kniw not strictly c&t but wanted yoyr opinion. My tb is 7 and damaged his hamstring last december he has had regular physio since but just couldnt cope with gentle exercise so i decided to give him the winter off while he recovered. I actually realised he hadn't had a break for 2 and a...

Ok il have a look..thankyou :-)

Hi all... Just wondering where everyone thinks is best i advertise my 6 year old exracehorse for sale? I want to make sure he goes to a knowledgable home..is there any ex-racer specific sotes? Thanks in advance!

I'm a longterm browser on here but have never really posted! I have a 6 year old TB who i have had for 3 years snd love him dearly...actually this year is the first year we have really progressed but i am finding that i just dont enjoy riding him anymore..he can be difficult but im used to this...