👀 I have a super client with a fabulous horse who is seeking a likeminded sharer 👀
Charlie is a 15.3hh 10yr old Sporty cob. He has a fabulously trainable temperament and a real can do attitude. He’s a joy to work with.
Whilst not born with the most athletic body, he’s a super type, is well educated in the school and has been schooled under the French Classical system. The right person would be keen to learn and progress with him.
He is an enthusiastic jumper and would be keen to do more. He’s a good hack. He is safe but not boring and for the right person would be a lot of fun.
His lovely lady owner, is frustrated that their dreams are being limited by her ill health and would like to see him doing the fun things she now finds a challenge too far.
They have transport and there would be an opportunity for the right person to take him out training and to competitions.
It would be a great opportunity for the right person to have a lot of fun as part of a great and fun team.
He is on full livery on a fab yard in Trowell with great facilities.
A regular commitment would be required. You must be able to drive yourself to the yard. A financial contribution will be negotiable.
If you’re interested or know someone who might be, please get in touch 😊
P.s Yes it is an appalling video that shows you nothing except how super his rock crunching feet are 👀
But that was the point of the video 🤣 And it was that or a picture of one of his super strong feet 🤦🏼♀️🤣
When the Horse Flies are being absolute menaces. So you go out in disguise as an Elder Tree 🌲
#horse #horsesofinstagram
⭐️ Things I love Thursday ⭐️
Dad. Who when I have a bright idea such as:
⭐️ the horses would love windows in the back of the stables
⭐️ you know what would be handy. A proper muck heap.
⭐️ a surfaced turnout area would really save the fields, and has since been extended to be a surfaced track
Does a little dad grumbling. But usually comes up with a way to make it work. I owe him a lot, for being a massive part of making my track dreams a reality. And who despite “not particularly liking horses”, and having a massive inability to close gates behind himself 😳 Is the best.
He doesn’t even mind the horses getting involved with the DIY projects. Which is a good job. Because Pod likes to be involved with every human activity. He thinks he’s really helpful.
#bestdad #horses #tracksystem #thingsilovethursday
This video popped up in my phones ‘memories’. A throwback to a baby Podrick and a younger pre-podiatrist me.
He was just a yearling here, and had only been with us for a couple of weeks.
He was in need of hoofcare. But hadn’t had much in the way of foot handling. And as the owner it was my job to get him as ready as possible. And that included ensuring he could balance on three legs, was happy in a farrier hold, and knew how to balance with his leg forwards. You can see in the video, it takes him a couple of tries to figure out he doesn’t have to fall forwards when his leg is forward.
The aim was to make his first consultation with my then farrier something he was prepared for, to make the experience a positive one.
The efforts then, paid off now, he’s a doddle to trim. Parks his hoof in the stand for me and falls asleep whilst I trim.
It isn’t your hoofcare providers job to train your horse. I will always try to work with you to make our consultations as positive as possible. And I will always understand if there is discomfort, or anxiety. And I’m happy to help come up with a plan of action. But to do the best job I can, I need your support and preparation 😊
#hoofcare #equinepodiatrist #barefoot #trimming #horse
If you aren’t testing for Encysted Redworm. And instead need to worm - now we’ve had a good cold spell - this is a good time 😬
Encysted Redworm are particularly dangerous. The Redworm larvae burrow into the wall of the intestine, if they then emerge at the same time they can cause some serious problems for the the horse.
You’ll need to use a Moxidectin based wormer such as Equest. Or a 5 day course of Fenbendazole.
Worms are increasingly growing resistant to the chemicals in wormers and it is therefore important that we only worm when we need to, always use enough wormer and that we vary the chemicals we use.
I recommended speaking to your vet or experts such as Westgate Labs, to advise on when to test, when to worm and which chemicals to use. In fact I’d recommend having a good nosey at Westgate’s website - there’s loads of really useful information. 😬
It is recommended to test wherever possible. Using Faecel Egg Counts (FECs) for roundworm and adult Redworm. And the ELISA Saliva Test for Tapeworm.
You can then only worm if necessary. It is often worth retesting once you’ve wormed to check it’s worked.
There is also a fairly new blood test you can use to test for Encysted Redworm. I plan to have a look at this for next year when hopefully I will manage to be a bit more organised!
Once you’ve decided whether you’re testing or worming it’s worth bearing in mind that worming can be hard on the gut, and those that can have sensitive tummies or have reacted in the past do seem to benefit from a prebiotic a few days before and after. Mine all get some routine tummy support when I worm. 😊
