Thank you its not for me its a gift for a friend, she doesn't use the internet and mentioned the books she had were quite old and was looking to get a more up to date version. Will have a look at the recs, thanks all!
Just wanted to do a quick plug for this fab charity who do sterling work in rehoming horses in the UK. It's totally free to list your horse on there. So if anyone needs it they are here
http://horses4homes.net/ or here on FB https://www.facebook.com/pages/Horses4Homes/318896711491771?fref=ts
Just looking the prices they are quite a lot more than the Amigo Bug Rug (which is what i currently have) - what makes them worth paying that much extra if you don't mind me asking? Thanks both x
Oh no, was hoping you wouldn't recommend the expensive one lol!!
Even if it's not sweet itch it would stop fly bites I guess? Can you use them without the liner in the rain? I don't/wouldn't bother rugging in summer as she's hardy.
My mare rubs in summer and I'm not sure if it's flys or sweetitch or a combo of both. She in previous years has mainly done her mane and tail but I've noticed tonight she's started on her neck/flank. Any rec as to which horsewear ireland rug to go for? I'm set on that brand as they fit her...
Thank you for sharing Serenity. If she was in pain or ill then I wouldn't hesitate but while ever she's fine, full of beans and mischief, sound etc I just can't make that decision to do it. I'll see if anyone comes forward as a loaner and obviously if they don't then I'll have to rethink my...
Thank you everyone, I've taken some time out but wanted to come back and update everyone who's been kind enough to comment. So many posts summing up how I feel.
Snorkey, I wish we lived closer or I had a box and I'd be taking you up on your kind offer.
JoannaC you're right, I'm not ready to...
Thank you everyone. It would fantastic for her to go to a lovely home but as has been said they are like hens teeth and I've asked friends and anyone horsey I can think of. I can't move her, before I decided on this yard I exhausted all options of other places, this is the cheapest and closest...
Sorry Polos Mum, missed your post. I don't know what they expect me to do. I saw my mum briefly earlier and she was still in a mood about it, there's just no talking to her. I just wish I'd never bought her in the first place.