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Yes it would seem like a good plan.

I am thinking of setting up a winter calendar with ferrero rochers to last me until spring. I open my advent calendar every night once the ponies are tucked up in bed and will miss it next month!

I agree with the above. I use positive reinforcement with my youngsters, they always have a handful of haycare in their stable waiting for them and then when I turn them out, they stand nicely, have their headcollars off and I click and scratch too. I am not trying to preach - I have tried...

I would concentrate on your recovery and when you are ready next year, have a vet check to ensure she is comfortable and then get some help. Confidence is such a fragile thing for you both.

I think soundness to start with is a massive plus point - he generally sounds amazing! So maybe we end up with the horse that we are meant to have? Even my young broken one has taught me so much - not that I would wish that adventure on anyone, at the rehab yard there were many young horses...

I have spent the last 5 years occasionally riding and mainly rehabbing (not through choice but firstly with my old boy and then with my new one!) I have been on a learning adventure - occasionally riding (on the highs of the rollercoaster) but mainly working from the ground and it has...

Learning to rehab and train from the ground as NR88 has said is such a brilliant tool - learning to long rein effectively with an instructor helping you, would be a good first step. I did an equine touch foundation course this year, so that I can give the ponies a body balance and I have...

I would try and find a loan home for him, there will be a family out there that would love him I am sure. You could use your local contacts (ask at your local riding club etc) and find someone locally so that you can still pop in and see him. He could easily be brought back into work by a...

That's really interesting, thank you. Absorbency is so important - amazing that you have used only 1.5 pallets in 12 months.

Hi, I am just about to order wood pellets and now am dithering about unbranded versus branded? Any views would be helpful. Thank you.

He is communicating with you in the only way he knows how. So, I do think you need a vet check or at the very least a physio to check for any soreness and go from there. Please don't try and push him through. Please do not get hurt over this - he is trying to tell you that something is wrong...

I am pleased that we are in agreement that it unacceptable to point the finger at admin/clinical staff who are purely employees of a corporate.

I use a corporate equine vet - excellent service I use a independent SA vet - excellent service I work part time for an expensive corporate OOH vet - all the clinic team provide an excellent service (I work on the front desk). Every single vet I have worked with goes above and beyond...

I am so very sorry. I have a huge amount of respect for you for doing the very right thing by her. She told you and you listened - very hard for you right now and sending a big hug.

Unfortunately I said goodbye to our dear arab nearly 2 years ago now as this is an old thread. I did purchase it from an online pharmacy, so I think if you google you will be able to compare prices - you just need a prescription from your vet.