Recent content by SuperNova25

Definitely work with stirrups as everyone has said. You can, however, also buy some Mountain Horse stirrups and boots (I have the boots - they're great!). They have special grooves in that sort of fit together. Its not a solution but its useful :)

Yard/Stable - Fork, heavy duty sweeping brush, bucket, gloves & wheelbarrow. Field - poop picker (if you need one) Horse - tack box (curry combs, brushes, grooming spray, mane/tail bands, mane/ tail brush, sweat scraper, sponge) Head collars, lead ropes (a few) and tack. Rugs - Fly rug, rain...

I agree :) I think you must change clothes completely after visiting the stables! We have dress down days at work on Fridays (I work in an office) and I was wearing boots which I wore that morning to the stables to let my boy out. Halfway through the day I found some hay tucked down the...

Hi! I've not needed stable mats before but the larger stable we are getting at the new yard has an uneven floor (not very nice :() so I definitely need to buy some mats. There are so many different thicknesses to choose from - I'm leaning towards the 22mm/24mm + (depending on cost as...

Thanks everyone for the comments/tips/advice :D and no problem FrostyFeet for jumping in :) I'm going to try wood pellets for now. Just sorting out a decent matting thickness! Thanks.

Yes, I've noticed the 'non-absorbent' quality unfortunately. It was literally a 'quick-fix' at the time so I'm eager to move on from it :) Thanks for the tip! I'll have a look at that. Where we are delivery from mainland UK is overpriced and I find it hard to hunt down some bedding from the island.

Yeah I'm sure :D ...why? He doesn't eat it - He likes a specific hay I buy him and use for his net. :) Thank you!

Hey everyone :) My horse is currently using hay as bedding although it's not the best to muck out its pretty cheap and was a quick answer for bedding at the time. He is now moving yards and I want to change bedding and put him onto some 'proper stuff'. I am completely torn between wood...