Recent content by sufar

I've had two Knight Rider full neck turnouts. Would highly recommend them.

I used Benzyl Benzoate for years on a Sec A with severe Sweet Itch. Applied 1 - 2 times a day Spring to Autumn. Worked brilliantly and not expensive compared to other products. People seeing her didn't believe she had Sweet Itch at all! Also found feeding garlic helped. Tried feeding cider...

Don't think blades got too hot as I stop and check them regularly. Also am careful to wipe excess oil off clippers - re-oil frequently. This pony is grey and I suspect she just has very sensitive skin - have only had her 8 weeks.

I'd suggest Pony Club too. Chance to mix with, learn with others her own age and lots of fun. Doesn't matter too much what sort of pony/horse and may get suggestions on what to buy next. As a rule junior competitions (BSJA etc) state that juniors are 16 or under and ride ponies 14.2 and...

I have always used Lister clipper oil (from the plastic bottle). I've been clipping for around 6 years, various ponies, with no problems before now, tho' I have to confess I don't wash off with soapy water, just a very good brush with a body brush to remove loose hair. With this pony at...

Thanks for suggestions , will certainly look at Barrier clipper oil. Whatever I use I definitely plan to patch test a couple of days before the full clip - don't want to go through it all again! Have also tried e-mailing manufacturer of clipper oil but no reply.

Can anyone advise.... Clipped a new pony, 24hours later the clipped bits, especially neck, had weeping areas, swelling, and were sensitive. No open wounds or able to see exactly where fluid was coming from. Got worse for another 24 hours then gradually settled but took 10 days to completely...