Any MNers with horses out there?

[Longlegs1972]

and how do you cope?

I'm getting really down cos I never get the time to spend with mine....

Thanks njm, I really didn't expect such a quick response! I'll take a look. I have got one sorted, yes. He's a lovely boy and won't give me any surprises! Why are you selling if you don't mind me asking?

That's a shame. I hope you get a good home for her soon, where are you? I'm in West Yorkshire and bought him through the stables where I have lessons. I'm so nervous so will probably be on here looking for advice until I get my head around everything.

I haven't been on here for ages . Tesco also do equestrian items online. I've had a few things from there and have been pleased with the quality. It's always worth checking it regularly as they have excellent reductions too. .

Tesco! Thanks, I'll take a look there too. I have been advised to buy Shires Chillcheeta, are there other comparable brands?

That's great, thanks njm - I feel such a pillock asking such basic questions at the stables, they are fantastic but I don't like to keep bothering them. Not crass at all by the way.

Shires are pretty good,the Robinsons own brand (Requisite) are ok too but I've found that they are not over-generous so you may need to go up a size. Different makes fit different horses better. For example I have native ponies and Horsewear (Rhino,Rambo etc) don't seem to accomodate their shape too well, yet Masta and Saxon fit fine.

He needs a stable rug for now, which weight do I buy, he is clipped. You don't know how much I appreciate having you to ask on here!

What breed is he and what kind of clip does he have?

Lol,it's like the Spanih Inquisition! I shall bow out and let NJM answer as mine aren't stabled

The advantages of Natives!!!

Pics on profile

Oh god, now I'm really going to show myself up as the complete novice I am! He is clipped on legs, half neck etc. . I don't know what breed he is, except that he isn't a cob . I can tell you the colour

No, I wouldn't say he was fine but not a cart horse either.

(Some pics of clips to help you )