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Here’s my trailer floor this weekend before I got to work with the BroomRaker! After a quick scrape you can see the grooves again!
Lots of people like the idea of buying young horses and ponies, so they can mould them into what they want, but do you have the skills and the time? A lot of good horses and ponies come from Ireland and there are a many to choose from. However, just because they arrive … Continued
In my last blog I reported how my yearling was itching really badly. At the time I thought this was down to the fact that he was hot, but 2 days later I realised I was wrong. The itch was still there, even though I’d clipped him and taken his rug off. It wasn’t just … Continue reading My itchy horse
As Autumn set in my yearling began to itch. All through the summer with the midges and flies he’d been out naked and nothing seemed to bother him. At first I just put it down to the change of season and change of coat. But the itching was getting worse and he was rubbing his … Continue reading When even a natural fur coat is too much.
I have no scientific background when it comes to supplements, however, I have done enough reading to acknowledge that there is NO real scientific evidence to suggest that magnesium calmers actually work. Even if most equine supplement sellers would have us believe differently. Most of the so-called science is a load of gobbledygook and like us, all … Continue reading Magnesium Calmers – To sedate or not to sedate?
Some time ago I was struggling to understand why my horse was so uncomfortable after shoeing. He was always tender for a couple of days and he certainly wasn’t totally happy for some time afterwards. He also couldn’t cope with rocky, muddy, or less than perfect ground, due to thin soles and low heels. So … Continue reading Hoof Problems
For some time I have been on the search for a great pair of denim breeches. I have been reluctant to pay £70 plus on line to have to pay yet another return postage. As all of you will know, it isn’t easy to find the perfect fit. Then last week my friend showed me … Continue reading Great Bargain Breeches