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21/08/2025

I’m sure the horses won’t argue with that 🤭
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12/08/2025

Popped in to see the lovely little toto today for a leg trim, and both me and the owner didn’t know what we’d find under those hairy little feathers after me looking after his late brothers cpl legs.

We were both surprised of his little chicken legs and very pleased over the overall condition of his legs after being told he’d had mild CPL safe to say we both had a little moment

09/08/2025

A bit about me,

I’m back and better than before stay tuned for something exciting 🤭

13/05/2025

Not long to go get your place now ❤️

29/04/2025

Young horse/ponies inhand clinic

At Myerscough International Equine Arena small indoor Friday 16th may 6-7 pm

With a variety of exercises and good practice for the beginning of the season with music and lots of things to desensitise them to for showing

Please pop me a message for more info ☺️

Ps. I will ask for a deposit to secure your place and is non refundable

23/04/2025

When was the last time you did something different whilst schooling?

If every time you ride your going round and round in circles, your horse or pony may get bored.

Changing things up every session will keep your horse/ ponies brain stimulated. This could be pole work, going in and out of cones, jumping or practicing dressage shapes/ movements, and most definitely so much more

22/04/2025

A busy but nice few weeks at home getting everyone back into work

And the sun is shining so that means turnout 🌅

28/02/2025

🚨 Lymphangitis in Horses

Lymphangitis is a painful and serious condition that affects the lymphatic system, usually in a horse’s leg. It can develop rapidly and requires prompt treatment.

🔴 Symptoms:
• Sudden, severe swelling (often in one leg)
• Heat and pain in the affected limb
• Lameness or reluctance to move
• Skin sores or oozing fluid in severe cases
• Fever, lethargy, and loss of appetite

🔍 Causes & Diagnosis:
Lymphangitis is typically caused by a bacterial infection that enters through small cuts or wounds. It can also be triggered by poor circulation, underlying infections, or immune system issues. Diagnosis is based on clinical signs, swelling, blood tests, and response to treatment.

💉 Treatment Options:
• Antibiotics – To fight infection
• Anti-inflammatories & Pain Relief – To reduce swelling and discomfort
• Bandaging – To manage swelling
• Exercise & Movement – Encouraging circulation (if the horse is able to move)
• Care for Skin Lesions – Preventing further infection

⏳ Long-Term Prognosis:
With quick treatment, horses can recover well, but some may experience recurring episodes or chronic swelling. Early intervention is key to reducing long-term damage to the lymphatic system. Horses with recurrent lymphangitis may require lifelong management to minimise flare-ups.

🚨 If you suspect lymphangitis in your horse, contact your vet as soon as possible. The sooner treatment starts, the better the outcome. 0808 168 5580 or 01254 888 600

18/02/2025

🌱🌱Choosing your forage🌱🌱

Hay and Haylage are both forms of ‘conserved’ grass. The main difference between hay and haylage is the way that the grass has been conserved.

• HAY is cut when grass is mature (later in the summer months) and left to dry in the field before being baled and stored. The grass must be dried in the warm air before baling to prevent it from spoiling or going mouldy. Typically, hay will be 85% or above dry matter which relies on good warm weather conditions to achieve – this can be a challenge in the UK which limits supply!

• HAYLAGE tends to be cut earlier in the season therefore the grass is younger and lusher at the time of cutting, it is left to wilt for a shorter period in the field before being baled and wrapped in layers of plastic. The wrapping process seals the bales and eliminates oxygen, it is the exclusion of oxygen which conserves the grass and prevents mould growth. Haylage is typically between 50 and 70% dry matter – because the crops can be taken earlier, more crop can be taken from the same land and therefor it is often more readily available.

Which is better?

The answer to this is which is more appropriate rather than which is better. Any nutritional differences between hay and haylage are predominantly determined by the grass type and age of maturity when it is cut rather than the actual conservation methods.
For your average horse either are suitable. You must consider quality, availability, and quantity to be fed. It is advisable to have any forage analyzed to know which forage is most suitable. Note, this is only practical if you use a constant supply.

Some horses may have more specific considerations, for example:

• Good Doers - Hay could be a better choice as you can soak it to reduce sugar and calorie intakes and the grass is usually more mature when cut so will have a higher lignin content making it slightly less digestible but will still provide high levels of fibre to support digestive health.

• Respiratory Health - Haylage could be a better option as hay is a larger source of respirable particles. Respirable particles are very small particles that are invisible to the naked eye and are a combination of things that could potentially be harmful to your horse’s respiratory health including mould spores and bacteria. If you do wish to feed hay, this is ok but it must be soaked or steamed using a hay steamer.

• Laminitis - Hay could be a better choice as you can soak it to reduce sugar and calorie intakes

• Dental issues / veterans - Hay is often preferred by the horse. If you have a horse with poor teeth they may struggle to chew, they may find the higher moisture content of haylage requires more chewing effort and may also find the increased acidity causes discomfort making haylage more likely to get stuck in diastema

• Forage replacers can be fed – these will be short fibers, helpful for older horses. Another benefit is the known calorie and sugar content provided by the manufacturer

• Hay and haylage alone may well provide enough calories for many horses and ponies, but are likely to be deficient in trace minerals such as copper, selenium and zinc. They should therefore be supplemented with a broad-spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement or balancer.

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