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So I started my young horse on an alfalfa based feed as he was looking a touch poor after a huge growth spurt.. he broke my hand and kicked the very centre top of my back, a little higher he'd have kicked me in the back of the head and with the force, I've no doubt I'd be dead! Took him off the...

We get a bees nest in our barn right above my 2 stables every summer. Never causes any issues, horses aren't bothered and bees keep to themselves! They're usually gone in a few weeks. I just keep a pack of antihistamines in just in case.

Had my chestnut tb mare for 17 years, best horse I've ever owned! Very tough little mare, never had a skin issue, lovely temperament, can do anything with her! Completely trust her around kids etc. She is currently "babysitting" my 4yo bay gelding and has taught him some much needed manners...

Oh no ? Having just done some googling it definitely has alfalfa in, so think I may avoid that in future.

Lo cal and thunderbrooks chaff only. I'm lucky he's not your typical skinny tb, he holds weight well so right now he's only on the chaff whilst I work out what to avoid. Not sure about linseed but it definitely contains alfalfa, so that could be the issue!

Anyone else's horse react badly and become an absolute monster when fed baileys lo cal? Long story short, 17h tb was an absolute demon!!! Nightmare to handle, broke my hand, kicked me in my back, seriously had me questioning my life choices. Went away for rebacking and came home a completely...

Completely off the bat but have you tried popping a grazing muzzle on securely when handling him? Put a treat or 2 in the bottom when you put it on so then he associates it with something good. Then at least you dont have to worry about him taking a chunk out of you whilst you try to work out...

Apologies I've not read all the comments but I did see colitis mentioned, which was my first thought when I read your post. My mare had a second bout of colitis 3 weeks ago now. Absolutely no idea what caused either of the flare ups. She was lethargic, tucked up appearance, slightly elevated...

Hock boots. My 3yo tb always seems to catch his hocks, but he's huge and very clumsy! These just provide a bit of protection

I've got one with a glossy summer coat and another who still has bits of winter fluff left that she will not let go of! The weather hasn't helped at all, summer one day then winter the next ?

It's about time the prices increased for thoroughbreds! Sick of seeing them ending up either passed pillar to post or in awful clueless homes because they were cheap! They are a great breed and are still so underestimated by many.

I've got 2 thoroughbreds a 20 yo and 2yo. They're both on baileys lo cal balancer, youngster gets a stubbs scoop of baileys light chaff and older girl gets a cup of no.4. Plus ad lib hay. Vet was out last week for jabs and commented that they're both perfect weight and have lovely coats. I try...

I work with horses, have done for years and have 2 of my own, but also have a non horse related degree so looking for a job away from them. My advice, keep your horses as a hobby to enjoy and do not work with them!

Desperately looking to move 2 horses to a nice yard where people actually care about the horses! Looking for all year turnout, even just a few hours in winter in small ish herds and an arena. Losing the will to live trying to find somewhere with space for 2 ? Happy to travel upto half hour...