Annual horse MOT relief

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Fools Motto

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Both of mine have just had the vet, who did heart, eyes, teeth and jabs. Both passed as fit and healthy. Even mare got awarded with 'excellent body score' - which I was worried about, as I think she is too lean. Relief, as she won't eat much, and obviously now she knows best!!! Also VERY relieved that mare didn't squish or kick the vet, she really hates vets and has been known to be a very bad little horse!! (now rising 18, glad to report she can contain her feelings!) Pony well, although wouldn't want any more on her - I knew that!! Got her first proper teeth check, and very pleased as all well in there. I had been slightly concerned as she still has quite big jaw lumps. (4 in April). But it is just growing teeth, and everything straight and no signs of wolf teeth either. (assuming as vet mentioned it, they would be obvious if she was going to have them at this stage?)

So, now just awaiting the bill!! lol
 
glad everything turned out good for you and your horses...do not envy you getting the bill though lol.

i got a leaflet through the post about a horse MOT, its a great idea to remind people about horse welfare in the winter as some people tend to forget about theirs when its dark and cold and wet. but i have to admit i was a bit baffled when i got the leaflet as it got sent with the bill to have my horse pts a week earlier!!
 
My only qualifications for this answer are I have towed for many years a Rice Europa, with a Sierra, Rover 820,Discovery, Rover75 and a large box 2tonne GW trailer with a discovery and a Isuzu. Its not just about weight, you how the load the trailer as well. With a load that is spread and you usually start at the bottom so the weight is in the bottom with the weight distributed evenly, providing the load is secure and you drive with in the limits you will end up in one piece. A horses weight is in its body, mainly in its quarters, so you have 500kg, not split 50-50, but also the centre of gravity is higher, and then the thing moves around. I live not far from the A14, nearly monthly a big artic trailer will flop over on the roundabout, the roundabout hasn't changed but professional drivers with tied down loads get it wrong. Its not the straight roads that catch people out, its unsteady loads ( like a horse) bends and too much speed. I would rather tow anything with a lump of a car with plenty of weight in it, what ever the book says, just because they say it can doesn't mean its a good idea.
 
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