Any Clydesdale fans out there ?????

[Fab filly]

Hello.........

I am hopefully getting a Clydesdale on full/permanent loan!!!! :p

I have never had much to do with heavy horses...so any tips or stories much appriciated (sp)

[myfunkyhorse]

Hey!! I have a 17hh clydie cross he's 8yrs old and a total sweetie here he is:

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd78/em_s_gems/DSC01446.jpg

[Fab filly]

Aww he is lush!!!!! they are so responsive for a heavy arnt they??? surprised me!!! x

[Clairel]

Yep. Love em. I ride at Cumbrian Heavy Horses sometimes. They are just such gentle giants but really forward going with it. I'd love to have one but not really in a position to at the moment.

Annie, the owner of Cumbrian Heavy Horses is mad about Clydesdales and they have quite a few. I'm sure she'd give you some advice but this is a busy time of year so you may not get a quick response.

Put in a google search and you'll get the website easy.

I'm so jealous of you!!

[Fab filly]

I'm so jealous of you!!

Dont be yet....Im being vetted by his owners tonight!!! eek!!!

[myfunkyhorse]

Do you have any pictures of you new to be loan horsie!

Thank you for your nice comment about Limmy :) x

[SnowRider1]

Long-time Clydie fan here (have loved them almost as long as I've been riding!).

Going down to the Cumbrian Heavy Horses for the third time later this year - can't recommend them enough, really.

Have DOZENS of pics if you're interested. Most of them are from shows etc, but I have quite a few of a Clydesdale mare I used to ride, her baby, and a monster that I looked into sharing last year....

Let me know if you're interested.

[Fab filly]

Hi snowrider .....definately interested in some pic please!!x
myfunkyhorse...there is a pic of him on my profile xx

[Bobby-Boy]

I LOVE Bobby He Has The Best Breed In Him Tooo :D:D:D

http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww181/Bobby-Boy/kinshaldyhorses2142.jpg

[SnowRider1]

I LOVE Bobby He Has The Best Breed In Him Tooo :D:D:D

http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww181/Bobby-Boy/kinshaldyhorses2142.jpg

If you find an empty field in the morning, I haven't seen him.... honest! ;)

[Fab filly]

Omg!! Absolutely stunning!!!xx

[Bobby-Boy]

If you find an empty field in the morning, I haven't seen him.... honest! ;)

Haha! I love him too bits! Spent 3 years re-schooling him but now he is a wee star to ride!

Hopefully take him to highland or fife show next year!

SOrry too but into your thread but does anyone know what classes i could take him in?

Thanksxx

[SnowRider1]

OK, you asked for photos - here they are!

Just a few of the Clydies I've met in the past 3 years....

The reason I fell in love with Clydies! Jamie giving cuddles, Royal Highland Show, 2006
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/JamieMe.jpg

Angus - 19hh of squishy cuddles!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/Angus1small.jpg

Arwen and I
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/Clydesdales026.jpg

The grass really IS greener on the other side!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/Farm34.jpg

Up close and personal!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC00021.jpg

Sally, Arwen's mum, 16hh of squishy cuddles! (Sadly no longer with us - colic, last year)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/Clydesdales033.jpg

Sally and I discussing that evening's episode of Hollyoaks...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/Clydesdales036.jpg

Hi-yo, Sally-bags, awaaaay!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/Clydesdales041.jpg

Out in her field
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/Farm21.jpg

Mum and daughter
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC00011.jpg

[SnowRider1]

Arwen doing her best drowned rat impression!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC00145.jpg

Looking a bit sorry for herself!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC00147.jpg

Looking pretty
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC00149.jpg

Nice Sally shot
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC00218.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/stuff003.jpg

Bareback Sally
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC00346.jpg

Nosy Arwen
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSCF0189.jpg

Final Sally pic.... :(
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC00471.jpg

I have HEAPS more, but will only post if you're not bored of these already...! :p

[Fab filly]

More pics....more pics!!!!!

[SnowRider1]

Will post some more a bit later - I'm uploading new ones! :p

[SnowRider1]

Ridden Clydesdales....

Sally (bareback)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC00347.jpg

Brogue - Cumbrian Heavy Horses
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC00301.jpg

You'll notice I'm riding a different horse in this one!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC00303.jpg

A quiet walk through the Lake District
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC00304.jpg

Lugs - Cumbrian Heavy Horses
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/101_0067.jpg
I ended up swapping horses halfway through the ride, since Brogue was acting up a little.

Ryan
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC00649.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC00982.jpg

I have more, but it's late and I'm knackered! :o

[SnowRider1]

Bailey - a whopping 18.2 monster that I looked into sharing last year.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC01141.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC01181.jpg

After a few abortive attempts, I got aboard him, but just the once...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC01184.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC01183.jpg

Had to give in, though, as things weren't working between us...

More Cumbrian Heavy Horses (2008 trip):

Waiting to go out - me in the orange hi-viz on the biggest horse in the yard! (Ollie - 18.2)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/2008_1005Various0024.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/2008_1005Various0025.jpg

A quick race down the track!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/2008_1005Various0035.jpg
And I'm winning!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/2008_1005Various0036.jpg

Ollie eyeing up a scary cow!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/PICT0209.jpg

Tim, Annie's partner, leading our ride. Thoroughly nice guy (as are all of the CHH team!)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/PICT0211.jpg

[SnowRider1]

Some Clydie-crosses from my usual riding school:

Amber - Clydie-x-Warmblood.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC01045.jpg
My first lesson/hack on her had me falling off, but simply 'cos I lost my balance after she got a fright.

Billy, a Clydie-x-Thoroughbred
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC01154.jpg
A "proper" riding horse. In other words, you really have to think in order to ride him. Let your concentration slip, and he'll dawdle in the school, but on a hack he's a diamond.

Coming back into the yard after a lesson/hack with my mum and stepdad
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC01460.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC01459.jpg

Safely back at home!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC01461.jpg

Brambles - a cute little Heinz 57, with a bit of Clydesdale in him somewhere.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC01462.jpg
My favourite RS horse. He knows his job inside out, and is fantastic - as my stepdad can testify, since he rode Brambles on his first ever lesson/hack! Every riding school should have a Brambles!

[Fab filly]

I love lugs!!!! bless him.....and sally she is amazing!!! Really hope my William works out.....got my fingers crossed!!!

[SnowRider1]

So, have you had any news?

[ElvisFan]

I love my Clyde mare to bits. I bought her 10 years ago and at 19 shes knocking on a bit but she still loves a waddle round the lanes.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/ElvisFan_2007/21062009222.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/ElvisFan_2007/21062009229.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/ElvisFan_2007/21062009227.jpg

[SnowRider1]

Aww, she's lovely. She's got a kind face, too.

[Fab filly]

UPDATE..................................Wills owners still messing me about apparently coming on Sunday!!!! Will keep you posted!!

[bicky]

I love clydesdales too, always have. :D

I'm off to see a clydesdale x cob colt foal today with a friend. He's red and white and has the same dad as Kinzzy. :eek:

I'll take some pics and let you all have a look! You can cast your expert eye over him. x

[myfunkyhorse]

Limmy having a roll :D He's a clydie x

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd78/em_s_gems/DSC01469.jpg

His massive shoes!

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd78/em_s_gems/DSC01472.jpg

[bicky]

Meet Tom! :) He's a clyde x cob. Same dad as kinzzy and he's 6 week old. I could be tempted because he's awesome. Mam is 16.2hh and dad is 14.2hh. He's gonna be lovely me thinks!! :D What do you all think?........................

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/gypsycob/040-1.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/gypsycob/032.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/gypsycob/040.jpg

[Fab filly]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww gorgeous!!!!! I want them all!!!!!!!!!!!

Update on Will........................arriving 18th July woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooppppppppppppppppppppp

[SnowRider1]

I'll take him....

In a couple of years! :D

[happyhacker101]

trying to upload pic of my old mare - if I manage it;) can anyone tell me if they think she had a bit of clyde in her breeding somewhere?

[abisheridee]

I love my Clyde mare to bits. I bought her 10 years ago and at 19 shes knocking on a bit but she still loves a waddle round the lanes.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/ElvisFan_2007/21062009222.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/ElvisFan_2007/21062009229.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/ElvisFan_2007/21062009227.jpg

What an absolutely beautiful girl, with the kindest, most honest face I have ever seen! I am totally in love with her :)

[ElvisFan]

Thanks abisheridee. I,m really proud of her and she is the kindest gentlest mare you could meet. As big as she is she is always the most bullied in the field. A little shetland no bigger than her knees used to kick the crap out of her and she never retaliated once. Fortunately we have our own place now so she wont ever be bullied again.
Some more pics just cos I love her!!!

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/ElvisFan_2007/20042009159.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/ElvisFan_2007/dutchinstable.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/ElvisFan_2007/dUTCHEATING.jpg

And one of her with "her boys"

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/ElvisFan_2007/dutchboys.jpg

[SnowRider1]

She's got such a kind face.

[Toffee_xx]

clydes an clydes crosses are the best horses put on earth i think so loving! :)

[SnowRider1]

A little shetland no bigger than her knees used to kick the crap out of her

SEE?! Why is it people won't believe me when I say Shetlands are EEEVIIIILLLL!!! :p

[abisheridee]

Elvisfan- she is wonderful! I've never seen a nicer face :)

In fact if she's not in the field in the morning I DIDN'T DO IT!! :D:rolleyes:

[anna_lindsay]

i love clydes, cobs, anything heavy and hairy! wonder what a clydes x friesian would be like- my 2 favourite breeds!

edited to say- i just found one, and i love it

http://www.flyingwfarms.com/H%20REF/Page%20Blue%20Velvet.htm

[EmmaArr]

I love clydesdales :) Always have done, and i plan on buying on when i am older and can afford it and a welsh D:rolleyes:
I rode at Cumbrian Heavy Horses when they were still up in Skye, rode Major, he was lovely and really looked after me considering i was only like 10/11 at the time! Would love to go there again tbh.

All your horses are gorgeous!!! I want them all!!!!!

[Fab filly]

Couple of pics of my new boy - let me know what you think

excuse my little arab popping her head in this one!!!!!!

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt120/leigh-ann69/6375_1165272099448_1457260412_45676.jpg

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt120/leigh-ann69/6375_1165272019446_1457260412_45675.jpg

[SnowRider1]

I got some nice photos of the heavy horses at the Shire Horse Sanctuary in Norfolk on Tuesday, so will have to post them up. I think the first thing I saw there was a great big brown bum belonging to a Clydie! :D They had a Shire-x-Clydie there, too.

Anyway, here's a couple of pics of a handsome beast that I went to view last month...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC01597.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/Ebony2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/Ebony.jpg

His name was Ebony, he was a Clydesdale-x-Shire, and he was sweet-natured, easy to handle, and above all a big, soft lump! Even my Standardbred-loving mate/horsey partner in crime loved him!

[myfunkyhorse]

Awww lovely!!!

[SnowRider1]

I love clydesdales :) Always have done, and i plan on buying on when i am older and can afford it and a welsh D:rolleyes:
I rode at Cumbrian Heavy Horses when they were still up in Skye, rode Major, he was lovely and really looked after me considering i was only like 10/11 at the time! Would love to go there again tbh.

All your horses are gorgeous!!! I want them all!!!!!

I've ridden there twice (in Cumbria) and am hoping we can get down a third time later this year.

Myself with Ollie, who just happens to be the biggest horse they have (18.2hh)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/DazDaMan/Horses/DSC01122.jpg

[Fab filly]

I want ollieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!

[myfunkyhorse]

Found another nice showing pic of limmy :) this is my fave :D

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd78/em_s_gems/Limmyinaction.jpg

[Fab filly]

[QUOTE=myfunkyhorse;2351628]Found another nice showing pic of limmy :) this is my fave :D

Limmy looks lush!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! do u like my new boy?Is limmy full clydie x

[myfunkyhorse]

Limmy looks lush!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! do u like my new boy?Is limmy full clydie x

No I dont think so not entirely sure :) he's such a sweetie tho! :) your new boy is lovely x

[Fab filly]

No I dont think so not entirely sure :) he's such a sweetie tho! :) your new boy is lovely x


Thank you......hows Limmys shoes going??x

[myfunkyhorse]

There helping out sooo much! he feet are looking alot healther and he's happier with shoes on! STill dinner plates :p

Thank you......hows Limmys shoes going??x

[Fab filly]

There helping out sooo much! he feet are looking alot healther and he's happier with shoes on! STill dinner plates :p

Williams has major dinner plates!!!didn't know they could do shoes sooooo big!! He has lost his front ones!! farrier cant come untill wednesday am...how much do u pay for limmys shoes?

[myfunkyhorse]

Limmy's are hand made specially by the farrier as he cant get ones big enough!! I pay £60


Williams has major dinner plates!!!didn't know they could do shoes sooooo big!! He has lost his front ones!! farrier cant come untill wednesday am...how much do u pay for limmys shoes?

[Fab filly]

Thats good value...my farrier has quoted £65 x

[myfunkyhorse]

My farrier is really really good Funky's shoes cost the same :D Rather expensive as there going to be due at the same time hey ho!

Thats good value...my farrier has quoted £65 x

[Fab filly]

do u cope with limmys feathers ok in the winter??x

[devonlass]

Thats good value...my farrier has quoted £65 x

My clydie was barefoot and coped really well,lot of people told me she wouldn't,but I'm stubborn like that and knew she could go bare,maybe give it a try it's a heck of a lot cheaper,and better for their feet:D

Is your lad a registered clyde BTW?? What happened to his feather,did someone give him the chop poor lad:p

In answer to original question,I had a clydie mare until around 7 months ago,owned her for nearly two years.I wouldn't have another pure bred one TBH,although would maybe have a nice cross breed.I am a fan in a sense,as there are many nice traits in the breed that I like,but like I said wouldn't be in a rush to own another one.

Have just two tips for you:

1 Don't EVER let a clydie (or any other heavy horse) know that they are stronger than you,they have very gentle natures if handled correctly,but they can and will learn how to use their strength and size to their advantage if you allow them too.

2 Don't EVER assume they are dumb.This a mistake a lot of people make with heavies,they mistake their placid natures for being a bit slow.They are some of the most intelligent horses I have ever met (and know many other heavy horse people that agree).They catch on FAST,and again will use it to their advantage if you allow them too.Can be very stubborn and strong willed as well (if a clydie plants you can forget moving for a while lol),oops sorry that's 3 things will shut up now;):p:D

My mare was actually very good,and not often like mentioned above (she had the odd moment though:rolleyes:),but she was always handled kindly but firmly after I was told all these things and had advice from my local heavy horse club (do you have one near you,well worth joining if you do),and like I said when handled correctly they are lovely gentle creatures.

Sorry for waffle and here's a couple of pics of my girl I had to make up for it:)

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j40/angelterri28/kateandcarronfeb08022.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j40/angelterri28/kateandcarronfeb08007.jpg

[SnowRider1]

I'll echo devonlass's comments there - the Clydesdales I've worked around in the past have been unshod, but I suppose it depends how much roadwork you want to do with him.

Ace (Shire-x-Appaloosa) definitely knows how to get the better of you, using his size and strength. However, he will only try it on with someone he doesn't know (NOT me!!). He's also rather stubborn and will, if you let him, bolt off with you if he feels he's out of his depth.

As DL says, the big ones are rather intelligent, and can pick things up rather quickly - especially the Clydie filly I taught to give kisses.... :rolleyes:

[lorren124]

I have a clydesdale cross something...

http://www.newrider.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=2767&pictureid=24919

and he is lovly and responsive off the leg..not sharp just responsive...is very babyish and absolutly sweet in every way....

http://www.newrider.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=2767&pictureid=24918

[myfunkyhorse]

Well I only got him in March and he had horrific mud fever and oozing sores in his feathers when I got him they stank so I had to clip them all off.. there now fully healed and growing back slowly I love full feathers :D

This is what they looked like:

Gross pic warning.....................




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do u cope with limmys feathers ok in the winter??x

[Fab filly]

[QUOTE=myfunkyhorse;2352831]Well I only got him in March and he had horrific mud fever and oozing sores in his feathers when I got him they stank so I had to clip them all off.. there now fully healed and growing back slowly I love full feathers :D

OOOOOOOOOOO bless him, I hope Wills dont get like that.....im scared x

[Fab filly]

My clydie was barefoot and coped really well,lot of people told me she wouldn't,but I'm stubborn like that and knew she could go bare,maybe give it a try it's a heck of a lot cheaper,and better for their feet:D

Is your lad a registered clyde BTW?? What happened to his feather,did someone give him the chop poor lad:p

[/IMG]

Hi Devonlass - my clydie is the black one, william - album on my profile and some piccys on this thread page 2 I think.

He is registard Clydie and has his feathers, Limmy is who I think u mean with no feathers - he had bad mud fever when myfunckyhorse got him, she gad no choice but to clip them off bless her :(

Will has shoes on because his last owner said his feet wern't good barefoot, his back ones have some chucks missing too. My ask a barefoot trimmer to see what he thinks xx ps thanks for the tips :)

[myfunkyhorse]

He came with full feathers but he had terrible sores and ooozing pussing legs they need to air so I clipped him out to get a better look at them to treat see pictures above in earlier post... he's now fully healed and i am growing the feathers back.

:)



Is your lad a registered clyde BTW?? What happened to his feather,did someone give him the chop poor lad:p

[Ratface]

Fab Filly he is lovely.

I hope he is all you want in a horse and more! I love happy endings!:rolleyes:

[devonlass]

As DL says, the big ones are rather intelligent, and can pick things up rather quickly - especially the Clydie filly I taught to give kisses.... :rolleyes:

Don't know about you,but I was gobsmacked at just how clever they are.When I first got my girl I thought 'big dope on a rope',but oh boy was I wrong!! She caught onto things real fast (when it suited:rolleyes:),and had an awsome ability to retain information.I did some clicker training with her and that's when it became really apparant how quick thinking she actually was,only ever had to do anything once and she knew exactly what I wanted the second time,and often used to anticipate what came next,very clever girl underneath the 'dope on a rope' exterior,truly quite amazing TBH.Have since know many other 'heavy' people say the same.
Like we said though is fine until they learn to use it to their advantage;):rolleyes:

[QUOTE=myfunkyhorse;2352831]Well I only got him in March and he had horrific mud fever and oozing sores in his feathers when I got him they stank so I had to clip them all off.. there now fully healed and growing back slowly I love full feathers :D

OOOOOOOOOOO bless him, I hope Wills dont get like that.....im scared x

Pig oil and sulphur will be your best friend when owning a clydie,they are VERY prone to grease heel,and various other nasties that lurk in the feathers!! Is always best to keep a regular check and treat feathers of heavies,have never met one yet that didn't have at least a little bit of crud from grease heel,or similar.


Will has shoes on because his last owner said his feet wern't good barefoot, his back ones have some chucks missing too. My ask a barefoot trimmer to see what he thinks xx ps thanks for the tips :)

Do have a word with a trimmer,most clydies have great feet.My mare had chunks missing when I got her,but that was from having been shod.Most hooves with chunks missing comes from either weakness caused by being shod,or feet not being cared for properly (allowed to grow too much flare etc and breaking under leverage),obviously hot,dry weather can cause chipping etc as well,but still very worth you having a chat with a trimmer:)

He came with full feathers but he had terrible sores and ooozing pussing legs they need to air so I clipped him out to get a better look at them to treat see pictures above in earlier post... he's now fully healed and i am growing the feathers back.

:)

Again pig oil and sulphur,no need to ever clip feathers again;):D,and I agree with what you said in earlier post,hairy legs look so much better on these types,hope it grows back well!!

[SnowRider1]

Don't know about you,but I was gobsmacked at just how clever they are.When I first got my girl I thought 'big dope on a rope',but oh boy was I wrong!! She caught onto things real fast (when it suited:rolleyes: ),and had an awsome ability to retain information.I did some clicker training with her and that's when it became really apparant how quick thinking she actually was,only ever had to do anything once and she knew exactly what I wanted the second time,and often used to anticipate what came next,very clever girl underneath the 'dope on a rope' exterior,truly quite amazing TBH.Have since know many other 'heavy' people say the same.
Like we said though is fine until they learn to use it to their advantage;):rolleyes:


I decided, one evening, to try and see if Arwen could give "kisses" (taking treats out of my mouth - God knows why I thought of that! :o). After a few shaky moments, she was picking it up, even though she knocked the apple chunks out of my mouth more than she managed to get it!

Imagine my surprise one night, when her owner, as he was bringing her in for her tea, flung the lead rope over her neck and let her make her own way into the yard. So, over she came, trotting merrily (and Arwen was usually VERY merry!) over to us as we stood in the yard. She made a beeline straight for me and lifted her nose right up to my face - even though I had no food anywhere near!!

Not so daft as we all thought she was - as you can see for yourself! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNkRwSS6H9w

[Fab filly]

[QUOTE=Fab filly;2353148]
but still very worth you having a chat with a trimmer:)
Again pig oil and sulphur,no need to ever clip feathers again;):D,and I agree with what you said in earlier post,hairy legs look so much better on these types,hope it grows back well!!


Devonlass so to seem sooooooooooo thick,what do yuo do with the pig oil and sulphur??? my little arab is barefoot...im going to see what her trimmer says xx

[SnowRider1]

Basically put it on/in the feather.

[Fab filly]

Basically put it on/in the feather.

do you just mix equal parts together and slap in on?or rub it in???:p

[SnowRider1]

Pass, I can't actually remember! :p

[friesian]

you can buy it ready mixed,i used to use it on my shire mare,but she had i bad reaction to it

[Fab filly]

you can buy it ready mixed,i used to use it on my shire mare,but she had i bad reaction to it

Do you like paint it on???do you use it all year or just winter?