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Can i ask who you use?

I had wondered about her feet. Shes regularly shod but my longstanding farrier moved away 2 years ago and i did notice in the beginning that the new farrier trimmed her feet differently. Would my vet be able to see if the angles are wrong? Theyre large animal vets, but the only ones in my area...

Annoyingly its totally random. She doesnt do it at trot, or in the field. Thinking about it, she's definitely slowed down at walk when hacking and now often gets left behind by the others, but once we trot she does the usual firey welsh cob trot and outpaces everyone.

Thank you. I wasnt sure if i should start with vet, farrier or physio.

Help! My horse is a 16 year old welsh cob. In the last few months one of her front legs has started "giving way" whilst riding. It probably happens just once or twice on a 2 hour hack. It almost feels like she's put her foot down a pot hole. This is always at walk, but on a variety of surfaces...

The closest DIY to me is about 6 miles away and charges £23 a week per horse. They do have a brilliant arena although the hacking is pretty pants as it is all roadwork. The field is 2 mins walk from my house and there are several bridle paths close by. The nearest arena for hire is about 5...

I'm interested in renting a field near my home. It was previously used by the owner's daughter and has 2 acres, 3 stables, tack room and field shelter. There is mains water and lights in the stables which are powered by generator. The owner will be responsible for all maintenance, harrowing...