Recent content by vickybentley

Looking for some recommendations on a decent saddler who can do reflocking and gullet changing on site - seen so many mixed reviews on who to use and who to avoid. I have a TB with a huge wither who is always changing shape across seasons. Thanks!

Hi all, I have seen a few shows in my area that are qualifiers for the sunshine tour at Hickstead, and I was wondering what people's experiences have been when they've attended in the past? I'm after good or bad. I have a very well behaved horse but he has his moments and I wonder whether the...

Hi all, I have a TB who has bad feet in the summer. In the winter he can go 7-8 weeks keeping shoes on no issues, however since his last shoeing his back shoes became a bit loose after 4 weeks. I'e now had to get my farrier out twice to tighten shoes, one of the nails came out because a small...

I would get a gopro but attach to your chest - better view IMO!

Hi everyone, Thank you so much for all your advice. Quick update re the wound - its looking much better now, it did form a scab over the top but he managed to roll in the field and pull it off! have to say it was a bit of a bloody mess, but looks much better and the wound is so much smaller...

Thank you, I think I will stop that then. I was in two minds whether to stop the cleaning but now its scabbing over I think it will be fine to leave and just treat with creams etc. What do people think of wound powder? I have heard mixed things on it

Thank you Amy, I agree, I don't want to keep disturbing it. I am using fly spray with deet in it which seems to be doing the trick for it.

Hi all, My horse has a wound on his withers - had it for about 3 weeks now, at first it was oozy and big and we have treated it well enough so that it has got much smaller and non infected. Its now just a bit scabby with flesh underneath - but seems to be taking ages to heal. Its a circular...

Sorry should have mentioned there is another horse sharing the bag who needs more weight on so he has 1 1/2 cups

Hi everyone, I currently feed my 17 yo TB full fat micronised linseed with his dinners. He also has Dengie alfa oil and Saracens show cubes both of which he is absolutely fine with and keep him in good condition. Is there any alternative people would recommend? Its very expensive to buy...