Recent content by sitting_pretty

Hi all, Interested to know - if you are at a DIY livery yard with individual turnout sectioned with electric fencing, would you expect to have to ensure there is a permanent supply of electric yourself or would you expect the yard management to ensure it’s electrified? I’m talking about the...

Those who have had their horse’s coffin joint injected (due to lameness not precautionary), how long did it take for the horses to become sound again? Days? Weeks? Thanks :)

So yesterday I was having a jumping lesson, and my horse had a pole down with a fairly big whack but carried on and jumped a few more fences. We then walked about for a bit while the course was changed, and when we went back in to trot he was quite lame in front. Lesson abandoned. He stayed...

These are fab ideas! Thank you, I've just sold my trailer and bought a box so am enjoying the novelty of being able to keep things stored in it rather than carrying to the car and back all the time....

What do you keep in your horsebox? I'm talking first aid kit, spare clothes... That sort of thing 😊

No I bought it from the lady who had it new, and she had only used it a handful of times so was in immaculate condition. All of the serial numbers match up, the only thing I can think of is that I had it down plated a few years ago as used to tow on my car licence. Could there have been an error...

Good plan I will do that as soon as they open tomorrow!

It's a Bateson Deauville

Rog I need your help! Or anyone else who may be able to help of course :) On a weight plate for my trailer there is a code e11*2007/46*0689*00 All of the paperwork I have for the trailer states year of manufacture is 2010. However someone today told me that it should be 2007 based on...

Thanks all, payload isn't a massive problem as I only have one horse. I see a lot now have a standard stallion configuration, took my boy out for a test drive in one and he seemed to struggle to get his balance a bit, I think because he's used to being in a trailer with a breast bar to...

Hi all, I'm currently looking to buy a 3.5t box and have spoken to numerous manufacturers, all who claim to build the best and rubbish others for various reasons! But when one says something is gospel and another totally disregards it it gets a bit confusing... So what would you say is...

So I've heard quite a few people talking about giving their horses Guinness as a treat, do they really like it as much as I'm told? How much would you give them (assume it goes in their feed)? And are there any benefits? Cheers!

Could a lameness from joint inflammation come on overnight? As in, sound the night before and 5/10th lame when brought in from the field overnight? Horse is off to the vet tomorrow for further investigation, I'm just running through possibilities in my head. 18 months ago he has his coffin...

I tow a Bateson with a manual Freelander 2 and haven't had any issues so far. I once had to do an emergency stop when a learner driver pulled out on me and thankfully we did stop on time! However I only tow one horse and wouldn't tow a heavier trailer such as an Ifor williams, and likewise I...

Hi all Wanting to hear from anyone who has ordered a saddle direct from devoucoux - how long did it take from the order to be delivered? Also, does anything come with the saddle? I've heard saddle soap? Thanks!