Our lab was like this as a youngster (strange for a lab) we added veg oil for calories to his food which helped, but really think age did it as he filled out by about 3.
I think I will have him back this next time, he has sent me an apology text now so I will be generous but keep a keen eye. Also might see is anyone locally has used a lady farrier I found on the register, ladies seem to be more forgiving so might be worth checking her out!
Thank you all for...
HI,
i have recently had a very strange experience with my farrier having what can only be described as a hissy fit/ tantrum with me and would like some thoughts about if i do anything or not. sorry its a long one!
So he arrived while it was snowing to shoe my two horses (one fronts only and...
you really need to have it diagnosed as to what is the problem - i ignored my back pain, even to the point that i could feel the vertebrae opening and closing on the nerve and i had sciatica down both legs (i know that is not intelligent) i went to an osteopath who watched me walk in and not...
i noticed that, also the German rules also seem to take their photos and diagrams from Sprenger bits! useful for them i guess if these are the ones which are being used as the benchmark but not so good if you're wanting to use other brands!
how's about this (but might need a black one!) http://performance-equestrian.com/shop/rider-and-crew/water-bottles-and-holders/perfeq-water-bottle-holder-and-bottle/
just wondered how long it is since this happened? as you seem to suggest that this is recent but you are now riding your horse again - i would imagine it would take a while for a mark like that to go and that putting any bit in, rubber or otherwise, would be quite uncomfortable to say the least?