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I paraphrase: ‘Selling our 7 year old pony because they’re no longer the plod we bought. Sold from field - bucks and has ulcers. We did...

Ah, well, turns out my squirrel brain hadn’t actually put the wretched envelope in the post! So I finally sent off the hair sample...

Just to update the original post, in case anyone with a similar issue reads this, he has been on 90ml of Omega Vita E a day, which gives...

We had freezing fog on Tuesday, fog yesterday and rain, sleet and snow today. Apart from the odd day here and there, the wind has been...

Same as you S, think we're going to have to invest heavily in mud control mats. Going to take pics at the weekend so I can remind...

As it seems very wet winters are now the norm what measures are we putting in place to help the horses with the situation? My plan is to...

I must admit I am feeling a bit down about the mud/mess/water but it is February. I think i always feel a bit like this at this time of...

She's telling fibs!!! I have 3 out 24/7 on sandy soil and it's not fine - it's really not fine!!! I've never had a problem with mud...

Our fields were far wetter last winter, but I’m struggling with the grey, dreary days with that sharp wind. I’ve had enough of it all...

Our field is sloped so drains well but is still boggy and the gateway is awful. Horse has decided he would like to hibernate now...

I don’t usually get the winter blues but this year has gotten to me. We are now on week 3 of strong wind and rain. (35-55 mph winds...

My fields are sodden. I won't stable them for long periods of time, but I'm finding that if I put a big haynet in the shelter, they...

Hardstanding is a life saver. I don't know where you're looking but this isn't what I'm seeing! It's horses kept in, on hard standing...

Most people I know are either keeping in, turning out in pens or continuing to turn out on fields that are too wet. My fields are...

I would be happy if the this fog would lift! We've been shrouded in fog for days now. 🙁