Recent content by Widgeon

Can you contact the event organisers and have a word with them? Personally I would lean towards cancelling the lorry and getting back whatever money you can, and just going to the event yourself - no horses - to have a nice low pressure day out and chat to other people with Icelandics. You might...

I'm glad you've come to a decision you're happy with. Best wishes finding something suitable and more straightforward!

I made mine a track around his half acre field, that seemed to help a bit - I think he moved more than when he was on a little pen space. I've not used ground haynets as mine was shod in front at the time, but if yours is fully barefoot I can't see any reason not to try it. Could you also...

An interesting read, that Wikipedia link. I suppose the other thing to take from it is that if you get nipped or bitten by a dog, even if it's accidental and entirely non-malicious, you should see a doctor! (who may help you or may diagnose you with food poisoning :rolleyes: )

Hello! Yes that's the one. There are only two or three stockists in the UK that I know of, so you'll have to wait for it to get through customs etc, but I do like mine a lot and feel it was worth the price tag. The only thing I would say is to buy the merino backed type rather than the felt one...

I had a similar problem with a previous saddle and I* actually made such a seat saver out of 3/4" upholstery foam, cut to shape and size and covered with cotton fabric. I put that on my saddle seat and put my Mattes sheepskin seat saver over the top to keep everything elastic-ed down. It did...

Honestly I think you will have absolutely no problem finding a horse like that a good home. Would he do low level endurance? That might be a good way to find the right pool of people.

Honestly I would sell while he is still young and you have a good chance of finding him the right person for the long term. You already know that your easier horses bring you more straightforward joy, and that will only increase once you have a small baby thrown into the mix! Personally I think...

Personally I think it means either, much loved horse that I'd really rather not sell, or "I feel guilty about selling this horse for some reason"! But it's not terribly helpful - some ads will say "for sale to showing home only" etc, and while that's not enforceable, it does at least give the...

Not at all. You look like you have long thighs though - does your saddle fit you properly? If it's not quite right for you (even if it fits your horse) that might contribute to a feeling of being "slightly off". Apologies if that's way off the mark and you love your saddle! He's a beautiful...

Ahhahhaahaaaa! I am SO PLEASED for you! What lovely news! Congratulations xx

I completely agree. The legislation is there, it's just not being properly enforced. But as you say, I would prefer their very limited resources to go into following up thefts from farms and yards, dangerous driving, domestic abuse etc. The stuff that kills people and helps destroy livelihoods.

I'd do the same. Better a shorter life doing something he really likes, than a long life being a square peg in a round hole. If he's a safe hunter or team chasing, I'd try to find him that kind of a home, probably on long term loan so you retain control over what happens when he becomes...

In the current climate, if you had the money to spend (which clearly you did) I wouldn't say you overpaid. If she's sound and nicely built she could go on for ages. Also, in the great scheme of vet bills, you're long term better off spending more upfront on something sound that won't need...

Mine like Dengie Meadowgrass with herbs & oil - it smells really minty. It is just a regular chaff but it's soft and smells so nice. Maybe worth trying to get a sample.