Recent content by shortenmyreins

I've never regretted no leg straps - with something like 4 meters of softshell and fleece it's quite heavy! I ride inside all winter (I'm in the Canadian prairies where it gets real cold) so I'm not exposed to wind. There's enough skirt in front of the leg I could easily tuck a bit under if need...

That's what I did, except I put a 2-way zipper down the front. I used soft-shell and a polar fleece inner layer as I need it for warmth more than water repelling. Put a snap on the bottom front corners of the skirt to the waistband so you can snap it up out of the way when getting on. Best thing...

Have you had her tested for PPID / Cushings? One of the symptoms is loss of muscle especially on the topline. She is of the age for it to be a potential issue.

I was told to feed the milk thistle for 30 days. I have used it a couple of other times that I suspected more problems with alsike clover - her first symptom seemed to be scratches (mud fever), so the couple of times that she's had it I've used the milk thistle again. Parasites definitely can...

Depending on what vaccines are needed, you could do one vaccine at a time and space them out. The downside is that if the horse reacts to each one it's a longer time off. Plus it wouldn't be as cost effective. The good thing about doing it this way is that you might be able to narrow down which...

Livers can recover. I don't know about parasite issues, but I have a mare who had alsike clover toxicity. It caused her to have elevated liver enzymes and photosensitivity. She was removed from the pasture, and her bloodwork was redone 2 - 3 months later - her enzymes were back to normal. No...

I think Jane Savoie has the best explanation on how to ride with elastic elbows. Not the best video, but she explains it very well.

I just sold a saddle (literally just packing it up to ship out) so I'm just now ready to get things sorted out. I've been in contact with the "local" fitter, and she will send me the gauge first before sending me a trial saddle. I anticipate that I will be needing SD panels of some sort for my...

I am going to try a Wow saddle for my guy and if it works out I'm hoping to buy used panels and seat and order short jumping flaps for my stubby legs. I'm in Canada and the nearest fitter is about a 3 day drive away so I'll be doing a lot of the fitting myself and won't be able to trial...