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Most mane loss is due to the horse being too hot under the rug. Removing the neck, or using a half neck, often solves the issue. You can also use detachable necks and use a lighter weight neck on the rug if necessary (for example a 100g body and 50g/no fill neck). Or a turnout hood with a...

So my ponies are currently in Ruggles rugs (5'6 qand 5'9) but I am very interested in the Ponyo range for my young mini cob. He is nearly 3 and is called Melon, so obviously he needs their watermelon rugs! However, I just wanted some advice on the Ponyo sizing? He is currently in Ruggles 5'9 on...

I have to say, I love my cavallo treks for my pony. She has feed which are wider than they are long, so I was quite restricted on possible hoof boots. I was skeptical about them when I saw them, but I had 4 months of hacking on Bodmin moor coming up (taking hacks out for riding school -...

I really like them - horseware rugs are the only ones which fit my mare. Do be aware that they come up small though - my pony is normally a 5'3-5'6 in weatherbeeta/masta but is a 5'6-5'9 in horseware rugs. I have yet to see a horse that they don't fit, although I am sure there are some out...

Whilst I do agree with Red-1, I would also mention that you should probably talk to your doctor about it. If it is only the elbow you had surgery on, this would suggest to me that there is something mechanical not quite right, especially if further surgery is planned. If that is the case, it may...

My pony has about 1 1/2 mugs of fast fibre, pro hoof (from progressive earth on ebay), salt and about 1 1/2 mugs micronised linseed per day. Spring and autumn she also gets magox if she gets a bit footy. The most important thing I have found is to reduce grazing if necessary - she wears a Dinky...

I pay £35 a week for stable, paired turnout, floodlit school, 200 acres of farmland for hacking, as well as quiet country lanes. We also have unlimited hay and straw included in that price. For what you are offering, I would be willing to pay about £20 a week in this area (Cornwall), depending...

Hello, Basically, in the near future I am going to have to undergo an operation to replace the aortic valve in my heart, and have either the option of a tissue valve or a mechanical. The tissue valve will probably need replacing every 10 years or so (so open heart surgery every 10 years - not...

I love my Gel out. I don't feel restricted at all, but I do feel it gives a bit extra grip when my pony is being ridiculous on fun rides or when riding XC! However I know some people hate them but swear by the Gel in. I would borrow one to try (if possible) and see how you feel. They are...

I should have said she loves jumping anything else. She is a failed riding school pony who has learnt that no-one can make her do anything, and stopping at fillers seems to be something she has worked out! Morgan123 thank you for confirming what I was thinking of doing with her - I just needed...

So I've basically tried everything I can think of when it comes to my pony jumping fillers. General consensus of everyone (instructor and other experienced people) is that she has just learnt that she can stop, and there is nothing I or anyone else can do to make her go over them. Tack, teeth...

I am looking at possibly getting my pony a rambo duo rug, and I was just wondering on sizing. She is quit narrow in front, and as such most rugs that fit her in front tend to come up a bit short. She is currently in a 5'6 amigo lightweight, which fits perfectly in front but is slightly too short...

I always make sure my pony has more than enough for the night, and anything left goes in her field during the day. I don't like horses to stand for long periods of time with nothing to eat, especially when they are in at night in the winter and there is nothing for the horses to do except eat...

So I'm looking at getting my pony a Premier Equine Buster Trio rug, but I am unsure of which size would be most suitable. I like the idea of rugs with liners and this seems to be the beast value for money. I also have used premier equine rugs on other horses and like them. However, I am finding...

The other thing which I found helped me was a low fibre diet, especially if you have lost a lot of weight. It goes against any diet you've ever heard before. I lost a lot of weight, and as such had to have a very high calorie diet for a while. Also, if you are on steroids, you will probably find...