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I use a Dolav type plastic pallet box. It stops it getting blown around & wasted, and you can fit lots in with no faff. Never had an issue with rain, the horses don’t care. The base of them has holes in so any water just runs through.

I would be wary about charging for fuel as it falls under hire & reward- which could mean you need an Operator’s licence.

As all above have said, when you’re starting to ask the question it is probably time. Being unable to trot and struggle with the farrier would be enough for me. It’s certainly not easy- but your vet will support you.

It was in The Telegraph in March

I’ve never cried reading this forum before but I have today. We will all miss the ‘tails’ of King Kevin and my heart breaks for you.

I was given the Lite Equidry for Christmas and I have worn it every day since. It is brilliant for keeping completely dry and for protecting non-horsey clothes when just ‘nipping’ out to do something horsey. Even in the slightly warmer weather we’ve had it hasn’t got sweaty. And obviously...

Mix it with molasses in feed.

Get a little dehumidifier, a very small boat heater and some plug in night lights if there’s no natural light in there. Before putting any tack in there though spray mould spray on walls etc. Also clean all mould off tack with vinegar solution and allow to thoroughly dry. Thoroughly wash all...

I think that’s always the thing- unless they’re lying on the floor writhing in agony with colic or have broken their leg, they always ‘look fine’ when you pts, that’s why it’s so damned hard! The easiest thing in the world would be to pretend that they are in fact fine. But the brave and right...

Another vote for Renapur.

Looking at the tester’s manual it would be a minor deficiency, i.e. not a fail. Do you run your lorry under an Operator’s licence? If so, don’t risk it, get it repaired. If not it would be worth the risk.

Another vote for Tegeras...

It sounds like it’s time :-( One of the hardest things is actually making the phone call- I just couldn’t do it. So I texted my lovely vet instead & she made all the arrangements. It’s very hard to choose the right time but what made me get on and do it with my old boy (also 27!) was imagining...

Renapur. Just clean tack with water then apply the Renapur, awesome stuff. Ref wet tack I would dry it out properly in a warm room then clean as normal. Maybe oil it lightly if required. To me the most important thing would be to properly dry it out so it doesn’t go mouldy when back in usual...

I’ve just brought this one, love it and it’s waterproof with double zip thing. I’m a size 10-12 and got a 12 and it’s fine. https://www.lemieuxproducts.com/new-in/elize-waterproof-puffer-jacket-navy