http://www.petforums.co.uk General horse chat forum. Discuss topics like horse breeds or introduce yourself or your horse to our other members. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:27:52 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.petforums.co.uk/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.petforums.co.uk http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/72720-general-horse-question.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:28:12 GMT I'm very new to having horses and forgive me if you think this question seems dumb but why do i need to use string to tie up my horse? Please enlighten me :o ]]> Horse Chat debbsygirl http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/72720-general-horse-question.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/72545-hello-rug-advice-needed.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:02:20 GMT Hi there everyone, im new to the forum and my name is Debbie, i'm also very new to horses and how to care for them, which brings me onto kind of asking a question, namely, what type of rug would I need for my horse in the winter? I keep him in the field but i wouldn't want him to get cold! ]]> Horse Chat debbsygirl http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/72545-hello-rug-advice-needed.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/72347-introduction.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:01:55 GMT Hi, I am a new memeber to this site. I run my own business called Paw Prints, I offer Dog Walking, Pet Sitting, Horse Care etc... I cover the... Hi,
I am a new memeber to this site.

I run my own business called Paw Prints, I offer Dog Walking, Pet Sitting, Horse Care etc...

I cover the Nottinghamshire Area.

If you, or you know anyone that might require my services, please contact me/pass my number on 07792260825.

Thank you, Emma.x
:) ]]> Horse Chat Emma-pawprints http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/72347-introduction.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/72261-gutted-am-i-reaching-stars.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:48:39 GMT i really just need to know something i have been desperately searching (have been for ages for a fantastic horse to loan with perhaps... i really just need to know something i have been desperately searching (have been for ages for a fantastic horse to loan with perhaps v.t.b.)
Although i have spent absolutely ages on this laptop scouring sites in the vein hope i can find just one person with the right horse for me , i seem unable to do so , and i really feel like giving up.
It's heartbreaking right now i would settle for a bucking bronco.(lol)
I offer a fantastic quality home life (owners can visit whenever), knowledgeable , genuine caring and loving home .With a owner who will be so devoted , i have had a eleven year break and have started searching, after wanting to return for forever.
"An ethos of mine a good rider can get a horse to listen a great rider listens back."
I know i will be rusty , and perhaps if i started lessons this may make me a more credible choice , however i would prefer to have lesson on something of my own , so i can bond with him/her (hope this makes sense).
I am searching for a loan schoolmaster/mistress all-rounder type 15+hh. Genuine honest reliable and sane, a confidence giver .
To help me return to a sport i thoroughly enjoyed and was very passionate about.
I was hoping to be able to enjoy those wonderful crisp morning hacks with my daughter and her pony and am so frustrated i am unable to find a horse i can cherish:-(. . I have posted in several forums but nothing ?? am i doing something wrong am i really just reaching for that back of beyond ??.please can someone just give me a little hope. ]]> Horse Chat The Dog Master http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/72261-gutted-am-i-reaching-stars.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/72181-horses-destroyed-recession.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:03:05 GMT BBC NEWS | England | Kent | 'Horses destroyed' in recession

i find this article soooooooooo sad. ]]> Horse Chat dexter http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/72181-horses-destroyed-recession.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/72175-pony-fleece-advice-needed-please.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:34:02 GMT Hi there I recently bought a 5'3 Fleece for my 8month old Colt.
However it fits him perfectly in the length, but is way too big in the width of the rug, and if I was to leave it on him he would most likley get his legs caught.


So Im going to have to save that one, but what the heck should i buy instead?

Its a Fleece for in his stable/Under a turnout rug (When I actually buy him one)

Any advice/suggestions greatly appreciated.

Thanks ]]> Horse Chat karlhague http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/72175-pony-fleece-advice-needed-please.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/72172-anyone-met-monty-roberts.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:21:56 GMT Anyone else met the legend Monty Roberts? I met him up at Gleneagles what a demonstration he was incredible! Went and met him, spoke to him and got... Anyone else met the legend Monty Roberts?

I met him up at Gleneagles what a demonstration he was incredible! Went and met him, spoke to him and got my book signed and he had the most amazing voice just the way you imagine an old cowboy would sound! ;) ]]> Horse Chat CavGirl http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/72172-anyone-met-monty-roberts.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/72005-stay-current-loan-pony-change.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:32:01 GMT Currently i loan a lovely temprement 12.3hh grey gelding i have him on full loan which means i have him all week apart form saturdays as he goes to... Currently i loan a lovely temprement 12.3hh grey gelding i have him on full loan which means i have him all week apart form saturdays as he goes to the saturday his owner says that i am still a really good size for him but has asked if i want to more on to a more challenging horse but, with this new ok tempremented 14hh chestnut gelding i will only get him for about 4-5 days a week as his owner and other day loaner will want to ride him.
I don't know which one to choose to stay with my grey gelding or change to the cheastnut gelding please help me make a chose! :) ]]> Horse Chat NutalieHorseCrazy http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/72005-stay-current-loan-pony-change.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/71950-daily-mail-article.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:14:56 GMT hi i may be talking out of place, but it was very upsetting to find that none of the rescue centres are taking horses,is there a scheme similar to... hi

i may be talking out of place, but it was very upsetting to find that none of the rescue centres are taking horses,is there a scheme similar to dog charities . Mawhere a person can sponsor a horse. to help horse charities. Maybe if the
Daily Mail are showing sympathy, maybe if we strike as the iron is hot. we can get the Daily Mail to run an advert f.o.c re sponsoring
Because horses need a voice just as other animals do. ]]> Horse Chat jacquie sullivan http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/71950-daily-mail-article.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/71753-just-say-hello.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:08:23 GMT Hi there to everyone im new on here! Im a scots lass who has been interested in horses for about 11 years! Got my first Kez at 15 and started her... Hi there to everyone im new on here! Im a scots lass who has been interested in horses for about 11 years! Got my first Kez at 15 and started her myself but with loadz a help she was an amazing mare so calm and good! Not in a position to have a horse atm working full time etc just wouldnt be fair!
Love all the chats and advice going on here its what i miss about not being at the yard as much!

Cheers xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ]]> Horse Chat CavGirl http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/71753-just-say-hello.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/71665-assesing-hay.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:08:01 GMT Hi all, how would you go about assesing hay for suitability, checking if it has spoiled, what sort of thing do you look for? Also how do you all... Hi all, how would you go about assesing hay for suitability, checking if it has spoiled, what sort of thing do you look for?

Also how do you all store your hay?

For a bit of research :-)

Thank you for your time. ]]> Horse Chat Agility Springer http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/71665-assesing-hay.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/71628-keep-sell.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:53:49 GMT Hiya my name is katie and i am 12 years old. I have a fell pony who was for sale but ive only just decided i want to keep her because i have had for... Hiya my name is katie and i am 12 years old. I have a fell pony who was for sale but ive only just decided i want to keep her because i have had for 6 years and she does everything i ask and i realy love her, but i was selling her as i was getting too tall for her,she is 13.1 and 13years old. I dont no weather to keep her or sell her as i dont no weather im hurting her or not! And this is where i need you guys to help me out! i weight just over 8 stone and im about 5'6 ! Do you think i should sell her or keep her?
i really want to keep her as it would be impossiable to get another pony like her as she is amazing at showjumping and seriously cute !
Many Thanks Katie x x x x x :) ]]> Horse Chat Pony-Lover-Always! http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/71628-keep-sell.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/71566-hi-im-new-here.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:25:33 GMT Hi My names Karl im 20, I Rescued a Black Roan Colt About 4months ago (he is 8 months old know) When I bought Him, He was basically Wild , He... Hi My names Karl im 20, I Rescued a Black Roan Colt About 4months ago (he is 8 months old know)

When I bought Him, He was basically Wild , He bucked, Reared and Kicked at the dealer who was trying to sell him, (The dealer said he was nasty,) (He wasnt he was Just Terrified of Humans)

So I made the owner move out of the way and just spent an hour getting closer to the horse one stop at a time (every time you moved too near He went insane)

You could count his Every rib, and bone,
After Getting him home I immediatley Called out my local vet,as he had an abcess under his chin, that looked severly infected.

The Vet Came out Gave him a TB shot, and a shot of penacilin,and gave a 5 day course of antibiotics. (and Insisted it was strangles, so we had swabs done)

The swab results came back and it wasnt strangles after all.

He has know put masses of weight on, and is happy, I can do most things with him know (Apart from get his fleece on him LOL)(But in time that will go on)

He Even had his first Hoof Trim yesterday by the Farrier , And didnt even flinch.

Hes So Friendly and loveable ]]> Horse Chat karlhague http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/71566-hi-im-new-here.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/71536-anyones-horses-still-out-24-7-a.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:45:47 GMT Am I the only cruel mummy making my horse live out rugless 24/7 (he's a very hairy fell :p ) or is anyone elses horse still living out? ]]> Horse Chat LolaJas http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/71536-anyones-horses-still-out-24-7-a.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/71364-nodding-head-horses.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:04:06 GMT thought these looked cool as christmas gifts nodding horses Buster - NODDING DOGS ROCK... thought these looked cool as christmas gifts

nodding horses

Buster - NODDING DOGS ROCK ]]> Horse Chat Paul28 http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-chat/71364-nodding-head-horses.html