My itchy horse

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


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When even a natural fur coat is too much.

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.


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Magnesium Calmers – To sedate or not to sedate?

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?


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Great Bargain Breeches

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


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Trailers and Tribulations

Last year I attended a dressage competition with my mare, Diva. I finished my class, loaded her into the trailer and left her eating happily with the top door open. With her settled, off I went for a cup of tea. 10 minutes later, someone came rushing into the competition gallery, asking who was the owner … Continue reading Trailers and Tribulations


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