My mare was retired last year through unsoundness. She always lost her coat early & looked lovely all summer, this year however she has stayed hairy most of the summer & already has most of her winter coat despite it only being the first week of september. When the vet came to do her...
My mare was diagnosed with hock lameness about 18 months ago, she has good days & bad days, she is on bute every day & a Glucosamine supplement. & I have stopped riding her as I feel if my joints ached I wouldnt want to run around & jump things, so she is now happily retired. We...
I agree with Henry too. My pony spent most of her life in a Pelham & we both had a much easier time in it than in any other bit! For example as a kid at PC camp one year they made me ride in a snaffle in a xc lesson & we were both exhausted by the end from pulling & fighting each...