Recent content by shanti

When my dad, who is an old rodeo rider, came to visit me recently he was quite amused with my horse management and seriously told me that am at risk of killing them with kindness, plus, the added work and cost that I was making for myself. He even commented on how stressed I seemed every time...

Just wanted to update on this. Blood tests have come back, he is positive for Cushing's. His levels are super high. The Vet gave me two options. Try him for two months on Pergolide to see if there is any improvement or PTS now. I started him on the meds on Monday however I have only been able...

I'm talking about things like "how do I stop this bleeding" and a photo of a gaping wounds that needs stitches before the horse collapses from blood loss and "my horse has been violently collicking for 5 hours, what's a good natural remedy"

Absolutely agree. I see so many people posting for advice on Facebook about issues that urgently need vet attention. It's horrible. In the past 3 months I have taken a limping duck and a sick guinea pig to the vet at a combined cost of over $1500. People asked why I would bother and it honestly...

I have my own property so no livery fees but, out of the 36 animals I currently have, the horses cost me more than the rest put together. I am on a very good salary, and I am always broke. They also take up more of my time and are the worst for my mental health due to the constant stress. I...

I just wanted to update as everyone was so kind to reply and offer support. I had a very long emotional discussion with my farrier and she put me in touch with a vet who specializes in metabolic issues, she is 2 hours away but has agreed to come out and see me next Wednesday. She is also very...

Well I just went to feed them and he was covered in sweat and has smashed the top fence rail in half. Has a few superficial cuts which was a nightmare to put antiseptic on as he is so riled up and hates anything that smells being put on him. I'm going to bute him over the weekend and get the...

Thank you all for the replies. Just to be clear, I would never ever sell him, that's not even an option, hence my husband not having a clue lol. I have done as much testing as I can with him, tried medication, herbal remedies, the physio basically said he is a mess and suspects an accident...

I honestly don't know what I hope to achieve posting this. Possibly I just need to rant or someone to tell me what I should do😂 And I'm sorry for the essay! I have an Arab. He is 17, I have had him around 2 years and was new to the area so didn't know anyone around here at the time. He was...

Personally I prefer to be under-horsed. If I ever feel wistful, I try to find something that's got a few more gears to jump on and I quickly remember why I prefer a plodder 😂

One that I always remember was from an Andalusian breeder who I visited. He chucked me on his top-level jousting stallion and among the multiple comments regarding my horrendous riding he kept yelling ''TIT'S TO THE SKY" My current instructor always tells me that I should have been a motorbike...

Try and look at it from the horse's perspective. He is in a totally new environment with people he doesn't know, new routines, new food and he has no friends of his own kind, which, as a herd animal is a huge issue (I know some can be kept alone but it's not in their make-up really) He is sad...

Track systems' get a lot of hate because so many people don't do them properly. People just put a fence around the perimeter of the paddock, chuck some hay out every day and think they have a perfect track. If the track system is really good, then I would opt for that if you have to move him...

I only use Rhino or Rambo rugs now. They stay in place so well and I love not having to mess around with leg straps.

With great difficulty lol. My fat a$$ horse is also the paddock boss so he gets to kick the others off their feed when he is finished pigging his ration down and he certainly shouldn't be eating what the others are getting, so, I pretty much have to stand around and watch them eat so I can...