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We have them bordering our land and I remember being told how they were traditionally used for making matches in the old days. I think they are in serious decline, so I'd say plant some up, they will be great for biodiversity. We have not had any problems with poisoning.

Thats hideous... poor creature.. In their natural state they are such pretty and graceful horses.

So so sorry. I think this is everyones worst nightmare. You did everything possible and put her care and welfare as the top priority.

My understanding of the frosty grass risk is that when nighttime temperatures drop to below 4ºc the fructans are converted to a type of glycol or antifreeze to preserve the grass and therefore these sugars are not used for respiration or growth. It can actually increase the sugar levels by as...

I'm the same, can't stand dirty bits.! I tend to take the girth off as its generally wet and muddy.

I used a Stanley knife on the underside and ran it along the groove, so it was cutting through only half the width of rubber and it seemed to cut it fine. :)

Love those pictures. She looks such a character. By the colouring it looks like there could possibly be a bit of Doberman in there somewhere.

And its a ridiculous attitude that if you cant always do your horse on Christmas Day you are somehow unfit to have a horse.

I tend to do the horses on Christmas morning as my kids are older now and have grown out of the waking up at "crack of sparrows" sort of time. But its all about cooperation with me and my mates, so we work it out between us. If I was in a new place I would put some feelers out to see what...

You should see an improvement fairly quickly, within 2 to 3 days, but that all depends on what the source of the infection is..... Once the pressure is relieved and any pus is draining your pony will feel less pain.

I would also turn out with poultice dressing , boot or duct tape as long as you can keep it clean and dry. I have even done this even in the depths of a foul wet winter and they've been ok. But my horses prefer being out. :)

It would probably be worth getting your farrier to take a look if not already done so. Hope you resolve it soon.

My favourites are Arabs because they are so graceful, but also love ID's and Welsh Section D's because of their dependability. I've had good experience with all of them. :)

My two get a daily brush, including mane and tail which only takes a couple of minutes, and then fly spray applied .... unless its tipping down! They live out so I only pick out feet if I am riding, and only apply oil on "special occasions" :)

I can also recommend the Heather Moffat seatsaver, very comfortable for the minimally padded rear :)