Recent content by zoeshiloh

I am looking to buy a lorry at the moment (7.5t) and am mainly looking on horsequest, horsemart, horsedeals, ebay and the facebook groups. I have travelled up and down the country looking at lorries, and the majority are definitely not as described; why bother - it wastes my time as well as...

We're in the process of getting a stable yard built at the moment. Had lots of quotes, obviously a massive variation in prices, from backyard ebay-types up to the likes of Scotts of Thrapston. I was at Royal Norfolk yesterday and came across these chaps, and the stables on display looked very...

It still hasn't arrived (Saturday) and I know some friends who are also still waiting.... Was there a problem this week mailing it out?? Do I go and buy a copy at the local newsagent despite religiously subscribing for 10+ years!? When this has happened in the past, and ive asked for that issue...

I wont post too many details of pony as don't want to get accused of advertising lol. Basically I have a SJ pony which is currently at Peter Allen's (Stainsby) being competed. I have decided to sell her, and Peter isn't having much luck. I don't want much money for her (a fraction of what she is...

IMO you should join and give it a go - most riding clubs cost about £25 or £30 for a years members, and the public liability insurance you get is worth that alone - lets face it, we spend more than that on a single lesson! When I moved to this area, I joined the local club, and have been a...

I have a laminated sign pinned to my lami mare's stable/field - it says her name at the top, and undeneath says; "Please do not feed - this horse is very sick, and any food at all could cause serious harm. In case of an emergency please call....." and my mobile number. I used to have...

They have changed the rules so that only a driver who has passed the trailer test can supervise someone towing on L plates - as said above, those with grandfather rights are no longer allowed to supervise. I had done a lot of towing prior to my test - I took 3 x 2hr lessons prior to the test...

Yes, it would make a difference. If you could only find a pair of shoes in a size 8, but you normally wore a size 7, would you get them? No, because they would be uncomfortable and rub. I would look online/somewhere else for your bit - I am sure you can find it in the right size.

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I wish I'd have been able to go, it sounds very informative. I am still nursing a horse through a very serious lami attack, and it's still very much touch and go - it would have been interesting to hear their thoughts. Thanks for sharing

Yep, sounds about right to me. One yard I managed used to pay WPs £50/week - in return they got; Accomodation (breakfast cereal/milk provided but no other meals) Electric, TV licence paid, but not phone/internet Free DIY livery for one horse, but did not include supplements/special food...

I was always told (by a very old-school ex-cavalry officer) that a horse should have a thick, warm rug on in the stable, and no or a lightweight rug on in the field. His reasoning was that in the stable the horse stands and gets cold easily (think how cold you would get standing/sitting in the...

There are adverts for hay at £7.50/small bale here (Bury St Edmunds) - whether they are selling it or not is another matter!! OH is still selling hay for between £4.50 - £6/bale depending on how much is ordered (including free delivery). We are a heavily agricultural area though, with limited...

It depends on the saddle, how you list it, whether there is anyone looking for that particular make/size etc... I have sold a few saddles on there - I always start them at a price I would be happy to let them go for. I've had my fair share of idiots buying though! I always list every...

My poor doer gets about the same - 3kg Nuts (over two meals) and linseed, Alfa A Oil, Sugar Beet etc adds up to another 3kg. He then gets 6kgs of very good quality haylage twice a day (currently lives in). I use the big bales of haylage, and get through one every ten days (two horses - the other...