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Slightly off the point but what else would give a pot belly? Shetland has a big pot belly but worm count was 75

So in the end I ordered a Ruggles rug which came yesterday and worn last night. So pleased. First rug he's had that's not slipped sideways after a few hours. Previously had Masta and Equiline

Is it "turrot" i.e. trot?

I've read that you shouldn't do in hand leg stretches before warm up and exercise / schooling. Why is this, as humans are meant to stretch before exercise / sport?

Just wondering what people think of Ruggles Rugs

I've used both NAF glucosomine 10000 plus msm and Kentucky Joint Solution for my horses general stiffness issues and both seemed to ease it.

What rugs have clips as well as adjustable straps/buckles at chest? Mine is not wide chested

Thanks for replies. Think I'll try an Amigo

Looking to buy a lightweight rug for 16.2 warmblood type. Had terrible trouble finding a suitable heavyweight rug to replace old secondhand Masta which had caused really bad rug rub on his withers as it was slipping back. First tried a new 5'9" Masta which fitted along wither to tail, if...

I used Intelligent Worming as a friend recommended them. Also, it says on their website that they have worked in conjunction with University of Liverpool. Had 4 WECs done by them and happy so far

Sprayed last year for ragwort and weeds so hoping it has worked and that I might only need to do do a bit of spot treatment (spent years pulling up ragwort by hand and gave up!) May be good idea then to go for non-ryegrass grass mix?

Started feeding my horse with apple cider vinegar last week. Noticed that his droppings are breaking up into much smaller balls. Is this normal or a coincidence? Started the cider vinegar to improve his digestion as he poos and farts a lot!

Just seen on Grass Seed Store that they have a herb range for horse paddocks. Will they not eat this?

I'm thinking of overseeding my existing pasture so that it contains horse friendly plants. Any advice re a suitable mix?

Started feeding my horse with apple cider vinegar last week. Noticed that his droppings are breaking up into much smaller balls. Is this normal or a coincidence? Started the cider vinegar to improve his digestion as he poos and farts a lot!