Recent content by ShadowFlame

Ahhhh thank you for all the replies! I got distracted, I'm afraid. Hah. Sunburn finally solved by use of pure Aloe Vera gel (amazing stuff!) and a UV nose guard. The pink is now pink again :) Thanks all for the advice!

That's interesting... he's fed Hifi Original, so yes, he does have alfalfa. However saying that, it's the same diet he has always had, and his previous owner (who's owned since birth) says he's not had any issues upto now? Grazing is well maintained and pretty weed-free, he has 3 white socks and...

Weight taped, yes. My other 13.3 hairy cob taped at 380kg. I know they're not fully accurate, but I don't have access to a weigh bridge. I take taped weight and go on 20% to include 1st of tack, meaning the former could carry a 13st rider, the latter a 10st rider.

This is something we are considering - I don't honestly know. It's only affected over the last week really, which coincides with the very hot weather... as such I assumed it was sunburn. It's only affected the pink part of his nose (he has a wide stripe), the rest of his skin is dark. Every...

Help? Any miracle cures out there for when both suncream and Sudocrem fails you?? Any ideas appreciated, we have a bit of a sore nose at the minute, and limited stable access :( Much appreciated!

I've always gone on 20% of correct (not overweight!!) bodyweight, to include tack. To put 15% into context, my 14.3hh heavy cob weight taped at around 450kg at his correct weight. 15% would make 67.5kg, or 10st8. Allow 1st for tack, and his weight limit would have been 9st8? I understand the...

Try putting up some wanted adverts - I placed one last month (for a part / pure Arab) and was in awe at the amount of messages I received. Preloved is also a strangely good one to keep an eye on, they had some rather nice ones advertised not long ago :)

I didn't bother with insurance for my first boy, I went for a vet fund instead. 18mths down the line we were hit with a 4k colic bill - unfortunately the vet fund didn't have chance to reach that kind of money. I've insured ever since.

Thanks all. Striker - last resort for the boy I bought 6mths ago who has is a rig. I'm making a last ditch attempt to find someone experienced enough to take him on, but if that fails I will be doing the responsible thing and having him humanely PTS. Difficult decision, but ultimately the...

Just wondering if anyone has any names or contacts, please? Feel free to PM if you prefer. Really appreciated. Thanks.

Sorry, was meant in good humour - not to offend! I'll give you the cleaning point, but you can have a suede seat / knee rolls as an option ;)

Not sure on exact age, but prior owners had owned him for 3 years. He was gelded before they bought him.

You strange person :D Nothing beats a good leather saddle... it doubles as the air freshener in my car ;)

Interesting figures... thanks guys. The logic was that pone is due his jabs this month, and I'm torn as to whether to ask for a test done. I didn't realise so many came back negative! He's not nasty in the slightest, but he is very vocal (particularly around mares), can't walk past a mare...

Any ideas / experiences, please? :)