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I have found someone to part loan my 4 year old gelding for 2-3 days a week, he is in DIY livery at £35 a week then hay, shaving on top normally bill comes in around £200 not including feed or shoes then insurance and everything else on top. With that in mind how much do you think i should be...

Thanks will try those exercises. (grumpy jewel) I just want to introduce him to it and start slowly. I dont want him to get into the habit of rushing and for him to think its the correct way hes supposed to make the transition into canter.. if that makes

My 4 year old tends to rush into canter and once in has one speed ...full pelt! hes only a baby so of course this kind of thing is expected but how do i start to collect him and teach him how to pop into the canter without him feeling he has to rush into it? Another question... he tends to...

Im looking for a calmer for occasional use when clipping, shoeing and any other similar situation he decides to take a dislike to! There are sooo many different brands and variations on the market ranging from super expensive to really cheap. Any opinions or advice on which work best, are good...

Hi My TB green 7 year old mare tosses and shakes her head around and leans on bit. (been seen by vet and is not head shake syndrome, has had teeth checked) She is currently in Tom Thumb bit ,have also tried a eggbutt snaffle which was no better if not worse. Not sure if she is just being bad...

haha no not the farrier lol i Think its everything really he doesnt even like me picking his feet up to pick them out he tend to yank it out and then boot me for good measure or just put all his weight on it then tries to fall on me. he doesnt like any of it but mostly i think its the nails...

iv only had him 3 weeks, previous owner had him shod infront and hes got evidenve of being shod behind at some point they said he was fine to shoe with them. Came from Ireland though....:S

Just had very bad experience with farrier rearing over backwards lashing out, the works! he is only 4 but not scared or worried just taking the piss and taking it to far thought he was going to kill one of the farriers ! he had to ring for his apprentice to come and help! got three on and had...

had my new boy for 2 weeks now. He was apparently wormed about 4 weeks before that by previous owners. Im wondering whether to worm him my self so i know what hes protected against and so is on my own worming programme. Is it safe to worm again this soon after her was done before if so what...

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ok thanks. sold my last hore about 3 years ago so having nothing left over from him and obvs dont want to buy anything with out knowing colour of tack! :)

Having a saddler out this week and just wondered if they provided reins stirrups and stirrup leathers when they come out? i have none of these on current yard! Thanks

Hey Looking for a show name for my 4 year old grey gelding, his stable name is buzz. Was thinking along the bee route or of course buzz light year ! But any suggestions welcome!

Thanks for advice everyone :) x

heelllo! Im in the process of buying a new horse which does not come with tack. Can anyone recommend a few decent brands i havent got thousands to spend but quality is very important ! if anyone had any suggestion that would be great. Thanks