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Take a deep breath. You’ve GOT this!!! You’ve come so far, you deserve this. You really do!

It was muddy but thankfully yesterday’s sun had helped to dry it up abit. The horse car park was churned up but we didn’t need to be towed in or out thankfully! Also didn’t slip over in the ring which is good 🤣

Windsor! Dreading the muddy car park, hoping I don’t slip over in the ring and that Nug is a good boy! 😰

I don’t have an issue with this question at all. It’s usually followed by “ok so this is how much the treatment/investigation is looking to cost”. As somebody who doesn’t insure (or well didn’t, I now have the harry hall external injury cover), I really appreciate the heads up on costs before...

Feed something to boost her immune system. I had great success removing some small ones using the Sarcoid Cure

I feed brewers yeast (cheap and cheerful) and definitely noticed a positive change

Thanks, yeah im cautious of the constant wet on his foot, so today I just packed the affected area with epsom salts/iodine mix and popped a dry dressing on. Think im getting there with it now. He bombed around the field yesterday and looked pretty sound so he’s obviously feeling good on it!

Not tried this boot. I do however use the Vet Strider boot and it’s brilliant for keeping the wrap/tape all in place and doesn’t allow for wear. Can only use it in the stable or on dry fields though

Never heard of that before!

For those who use nappies, do you put anything on them or do they draw the yuck out anyway?

The hoof shaped ones are my go to usually!

You’re going to need to elaborate on that! Bread poultice??

I’m on nurse duty at the moment as my spotted one has a lovely big abscess in the sole of his hoof. I don’t like to admit that I’m becoming abit of a whizz with wrapping his hoof up now! Anyway, got me thinking. What’s everyone’s favourite type of poultice? I typically go for the usual...

I found the “Train your young horse” book by Richard Maxwell really helpful. His other books are great too

This made me laugh! I also can’t remember his name 🤣 *sorry I have no useful input for this discussion