Recent content by uncle max

Oh,and once mine could go out, the chewing and poultice removing stopped, which was a relief!

I found it impossible to find a boot that was either big enough so I could get it on, but not so big that the top of it couldn't fasten small enough to keep it on (but I only tried the plastic Shires one) And Horsecroz were brilliant - until she moved, then the bits sticking up at the back stuck...

Wish mine would calm down a bit- mad as a box of frogs at the moment!

Maybe her behaviour is seasonal/hormonal/spring grass related rather than specifically a clipping thing. Does she react in the same way to any other things? Have known mares be aggressive/terratorial at this time of year, then settle down again..just a thought.

I have a high withered ISH, Horseware rugs don't fit at all - far too small around shoulders. I have the Bucas Irish turnout, a wonderful rug, beautiful fit,gathered all around the neck. I'd say the sizes are generous, mine is usually a 6'6" in combo's but 6'3" is perfect (has a detachable neck).

Ruggles are good, and Weatherbeeta - both fit well and last well

Oooh, so glad you posted this, I've been trying to understand the same thing all weekend,! The more I read, the more confused I become!! (And my instructor said exactly the same thing, and my horse is also Irish, came over as a 4 yo)

Thanks for sharing - I enjoyed that!!

Have used valerian calmer, though not the Lincoln one..I think it did make a difference, but not the dramatic one I'd anticipated from it being banned competitively! As others have said, what works for one,doesn't work for another. I have a better result using Global Herbs Supercalm, I was...

In esters post the show report says the owner is Faragher, the same name cropped up in Jemima's post of another news article giving more detail of the case, in which a Stephen Faragher was described as a trainer who had looked at the horse for the Waltons...

Yes, my saddle fitter told me the make and style my horse was most suited to, told me to shop on ebay, and came and fitted it when it arrived. Saddle was well packed and exactly as described.

The Just Toggs Classic wide boots fit me fine and my calves are bigger than 40 cm...

Shires do a great one with 4 pads you can put in where you want them and thats about £30 I think (had mine a while now..)

Another vote for Ruggles - also Bridleway a\nd Shires are very good. Gallop never leaked but was an odd cut around the neck, seemed massive (and my horse has big shoulders!)

How about trying some Michael Peace stuff, ridden and groundwork, with him. And a "whip whop" instead of a whip to encourage him forward..( about £8 on eBay)..got Michael Peace books on Ebay too,worked with mine!