Recent content by Sarah B

I was having withdrawal symptoms after selling my Section A nearly two years ago and I wanted a summer project really. Haven't completed decided what to do with him yet....will have a play through the summer then hopefully back him and get him out and about a bit, then will decide I'm in...

Agreed! It doesn't help as it seems this winter is never ending!!!! I've had a broken car, car tax, vet's bills, extra bulk hay/shavings bills and a new pony to accommodate, plus tomorrow and Tues we are striking at work so next month I will be two days pay down!!!! Roll on 24 hr turnout, no...

This brought a smile to my face! And I can't stop giggling at the thought of the cat in a riding hat and boots!

....As the title says really. Have had my Section A exactly 4 weeks today. He arrived a nervous wreck and very fat! Took 5 mins to get hold of him in the stable, previous owners had to sedate and twitch him to have his feet done. He now will stand tied up in the stable, walk out in hand...

He looks a little love! Hard to say how much in the current climate, although prices do tend to pick up slightly come Spring - then again, the amount of horses on the market will increase too! However, I always believe that a safe, child's pony can be worth their weight in gold, especially...

Scallywags, this is interesting to hear. My mare is permanently on a vet prescribed supplement called Respimin, and I use Ventipulmin if she needs it, my vet's bill is usually about £120 every other month. Did your ned have anything prior to the tablets ? And are they only for allergy...

What a beautiful tribute - both in words and pictures. What a lovely boy he was and so lucky to have you. So sorry to hear about his passing. Thoughts with you, he will be looking down on you, pain free and smiling xx

In that case I will continue as I am! If it ain't broke don't fix it I guess! Thanks :-)

Just reading another post got me thinking..... My mare has COPD and for the past two years has been on a supplement from the vets called Respimin. She has rubber matting/minimal shavings bed, soaked hay, as much turnout as possible. I always keep a tub of ventipulmin in stock incase she...

I wasn't expecting miracles after 12 days I wanted to add how long I had had him as he has come so far already. It's just sometimes handy to stick a post on here to hear other people's tips and see if anyone does things differently. He has had a lovely day today out with all the others at...

Thank you - pony has to take a lot of the credit though as he is a little diamond deep down - I am so pleased with him so far. Luckily I took yesterday and today off work to spend hours with him. Interesting to hear about the time limits - will see how we go again tomorrow. My other drama -...

Gigglepig, the first few days if he had an inkling of what I was about to do - even if I touched above his knee, he would rush around the stable. He now stands quietly and is starting to let me hold the foot but snatches it away quickly. I have held on a few times, but like I said, don't want...

Thanks Digger, he is so desperate to please and try! He will let me brush the whole length of his legs now, and as soon as you run your hand down he seems to understand to pick them up without actually being asked, so it's trying to get that happy-medium between allowing me to touch them and...

I'm so reluctant to sedate and luckily have a bit of time and he is improving daily which is a blessing. He is not keen being tied up yet - we have had a few dramas! so I'm having to do alot of the handling by holding his head and trying to run my hands down his legs which is hard unless you...

I bought my Section A boy 12 days ago, he's 3 in May. He was pretty nervous and wary of being handled when he arrived home, I can now handle him nicely in the stable, touch and groom him all over, put a headcollar on him and lead him around the farm. However his feet are an issue I will need...