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Thanks everyone. Definitely shed a tear reading all these replies. I've always said, if she goes, he goes. And I said last year that I...

Its sounds completely reasonable to pts together. They wont know anything about it and it sounds like it will be a relief for you, even...

They’re both going to have to go one day. Why not tomorrow? If you can’t think of a really sound argument for that question, I think...

I think pts is a very sensible option albeit a heartbreakingly brave one.

I'm so sorry you are such a difficult situation. Your old mare is clearly struggling now, and whilst your gelding is a lot younger, he...

I would pts together if I was in your shoes. as someone who takes horses in for retirement the odd time, I wouldn't want a horse that...

I agree with the above. It is so hard when they are your horses and you love them. But someone who is not involved can take a more...

I'm sorry you're in this situation. It would not be wrong to put both to sleep. Both have unfixable issues, both are ion pain to some...

I tend to be very pragmatic about these things. And I'll never again let myself be broken emotionally (or financially) with the...

For me 'set fair' means to have the stable properly prepared for the horse to come in. Bed laid, clean bedding added, banks turned and...

I dont think so. A halter is made of rope and can be tied with a slip knot A head collar is leather or nylon straps with a buckle to fasten.

My first pony was impossible to catch if I wanted him - 12.2 welshie - but brilliant if I didn't want him. The most challenging was a...

In my opinion it was the golden age of eventing. Less rider fatalities too I think.

The meet you are referring to was Ragley Hall Warwickshire. The fact they were able to meet at all was an achievement given the weather...

Work out the costs of public liability, the added cost of electricity and water, field and yard maintenance etc. Add in your time at...