Recent content by Wsf74

I changed Bedding from bedMax to auboise about six months ago as I had a really wet mare. It works for her but taking it out the wet is incredibly heavy. Does anyone find the same or am i just make it fuss. The Mares bed stays set all week and i skip out. the Gelding is a box walkers it gets...

On the advice of another vet some horses don’t get their levels completely down. I have carried on with good management - muzzle/soaked hay and farrier 6 weekly. The game changer has been auboise. It has made such a difference for us.

I have a companion Pony with EMS. She lost weight 40kg) no cresty neck or fat padd now. She-is on ivoknakans/ soaked hay / small feed with supplements/ muzzle/ restricted grass Her insulin levels are high still Her bed is very wet. I wondered if it was a symptom or something else. She doesn't...

I use bedmax - so will give the deep litter a go during the week. My daughter is 3 1/2 hrs away. I will try and find some freelancers even for a few days. Think i am just panicking !

My daughter is off to university in September LEAVING, her competition horse and companion at home. I'm quite happy to look after them and ride, but do wonder how I'm going to fit it in with a full-time demanding job when we used to share the mucking out. I'm quite particular and always muck...

I unfortunately lost my pony suddenly this week and had brought quite a lot of medication just before. I not sure if I can sell it on or know anyone that uses it. Any ideas? Prascend Biotex-80 Steglatro Audevard Ekygard+

I am looking to downsize from a 7.5t horsebox, need a good payload for 2 horse, some living And Wc! like the look of whs wildtrack Horseboxes, equitrek, ascot, has anyone had experience of theses or can anyone recommend a good new build in east Anglia. Safety and well built being the priority...

Looking for occasional use of arena with lights over the winter as near to Great Leighs (Essex) as possible. (good access and turning for 7.5t lorry too!) I know of all the commercial venues to hire but most are 30 mins away and trying to avoid lengthy travel time in the evenings. Just wanting...

I have had the same farrier for 6 years without problem until recently. Pony has been lame for 3 weeks, (farrier came 4 weeks ago). Vet identified after lameness examination it was the toe clip embedded in the hood causing the problem. pony now has secondary injury as a result (swelling in...

Just wondering if any has used a sportzvibe rug and have any honest reviews about them please ?

I have used straw, bedmax, pellets, megaspread, burlybed. Looking for something that is absorbent, not dusty, easy and quick to muck out , and doesn’t get dragged home. I like to muck out daily. 1 gelding tidy 1 likes to mix it in, hide it and quite wet and I have Ocd! Any suggestions greatly...

When we come out of lockdown, is there anyone with a private arena who would consider hiring 1 maybe 2 evenings a week. Just wanting to school 2 horses and practice dressage test. No jumping. Ideally as near to Gt Leighs, Rayne, Felstead, Boreham, Notley, Braintree area (Essex) and easy access...

Wanted DIY livery (prefer small private yard) Stable, all year grazing /live out summer Ménage with lights (20 x 60 would be ideal) Safe off road hacking As near to Gt Leighs/Gt Notley as possible

The vet thinks possibly hay....he has recently reacted with swelllings to lips throat and v itchy head. Prior to that sweet itch but again affecting his head, sheath and tail. Allergic to some "fly sprays, show products". Thank you for your suggestion re feed

Thank you . I am awaiting to hear from the vet about getting him tested for his allergies (did the same for dog) as it may also be environmental as you say.