Recent content by rosiedriscoll

I've just topped two x 2 acre paddocks of buttercups. Am I doing the right thing or making the situation worse?

Our four year old developed a really dry hacking cough about four weeks ago. No temperature and no rattling in the lungs - vet put her on antibiotics (?) and ventapullmin (sorry if spelling is wrong, but sure you know what I mean). I did ask if it could be an allergic reaction to pollen, as we...

I always used small bale hay, until my supplier(local farmer) told me that his yield that year (think 2009?) wasn't good, but he had some round bales. I tried them and have never looked back. Mainly because 200 small bales take up a lot of room and labour to unload and stack and it also gave...

A friend has a 12.2hh 22 year old Section A, which is a super little lead rein pony, but bucks like stink off lead rein and, hence, not suitable for a small jockey. The little mare has a super temperament and will happily stay on its own. She has been offered a home as a companion to a TB who...

My daughter's horse went there for three weeks two years ago for a dressage 'boot camp'. Unfortunately, he wouldn't event, but his dressage was good. He went there really to assess his potential as a dressage prospect, so that we could sell him as such. Was very pleased with the results and...

Thank you all so much for responding to my query regarding haylage. I also wonder if the purchase of fodder for equines is also down to storage, i.e. covered bales can be stored outside. I'm fortunate to have a large barn, so will sill stay with hay - but, now have four boxes fitted with...

I was told a while ago that 'haylage' was cut higher, as bacteria is picked up in lower cuts, which cattle can 'stomach', but horses cannot! But, now appears from advice (many thanks!) that the sweet, smelling 'haylage' is acceptable! Then why not just buy hay?? Should I have taken back the...

Can anyone please advise me on the difference between sileage (which is poisonous to horses) and haylage? I have always used hay, but have in the past used Marksways Horseage, which has always been uniform. My experiences with 'haylage' has gone from a third of a bale of dried hay wrapped in...