Recent content by Wiggy88

Yes it is a shame. I've been advised the Y/M is a bit fickle and changes their mind alot so perhaps the allocation will change. :confused:

Yes sadly it is - there are others but the ridnig is rubbish, so guess the trade off is the good riding and I'll just have to decide if that is worth the poor chap munching on 1/2 acre in summer.

This is what I thought was more likely - thanks splashgirl

Hi neweventer - thanks for replying. I was sure 1/2 would not be enough but perhaps it is!! Noted your point about when to socialise them - hadnt thought of it that way. Thanks for bumping it up!

Hi - I'd appreciate hearing from any YO / YM's or anyone who knows anything about what a horse should have as minimum on DIY livery. I have a 16.3 good doer who I'm looking to move from full livery onto DIY where they will be on 24/7 grass in summer and grass/stable in winter. YM quotes 1...

Hi Northern Hare - that sounds like a good idea. The stuff we tried hardened and was too painful for my boys sensitive feet but silicon that you would get from a DIY store sounds like it could be perfect for the job. I'll speak to my farrier - thanks :)

Hi - he is not on anything special just pony nuts, sugar free chaff - supplements are biotin (for about 2 years), cortaflex and danilon. I'm definitely open to the thought his diet could help - will look into it

Hi - thanks for your replies. He has navicular syndrome - the pads have proved to be really successful in keeping him sound but the obvious downside is the recurring abscesses. He is 20 - I don't do anything with him any more other than hacking I just want to keep him moving for as long as...

Hi - has anyone got any ideas of what I could do to stop mud getting between my horses foot and his remedial pad? He keeps getting abcesses and I am sure this is the reason - the mud / debrie hardens and causes bruising etc. I clean them daily and try to swill water through but it doesnt...

Hi - has anyone got any ideas of what I could do to stop mud getting between my horses foot and his remedial pad? He keeps getting abcesses and I am sure this is the reason - the mud / debrie hardens and causes bruising etc. Would be so grateful for ideas. Thanks - also posted in vet ...