1 month of pen rest complete
After 6 weeks of box rest for Scottie’s most recent injury, I was surprised and relieved to get the news that Scottie could start some pen rest! But this came… Read More »1 month of pen rest complete
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Highland Rain
Scottie is my first horse and is an ex racehorse who raced with the name Highland Rain. He was the inspiration behind starting EquiPepper and has been the driving force ever since. I come up with many of our posts by writing about what we are doing, something we have been struggling with or something I have learnt as a result of owning him. I wouldn’t change him for the world.
He is a happy chappy who wants to please. Despite our goals being eventing, a few unlucky injuries have meant that our competition goals have been sidelined, possibly forever. But our current aim is to get back to roughly where we were and see what else we can do.
What is The Prophet’s Thumbprint on a horse?
If your horse has a dimple or dent on their neck, you might have heard someone say they have the Prophet’s thumbprint or thumb mark. Or you might have heard… Read More »What is The Prophet’s Thumbprint on a horse?
Pen Rest for Scottie
After 6 weeks box rest, Scottie is looking a lot more comfortable and the vet has said we can start introducing pen rest. This of course all depends on whether… Read More »Pen Rest for Scottie
3 months box rest for Scottie
If you follow our social media accounts you probably have seen our latest news, Scottie is facing at least 3 months box rest! Something no horse or owner wants to… Read More »3 months box rest for Scottie
Scottie’s Manky Armpit!
Roughly this time last year Scottie had a really manky ear. His ear was blistered and weepy and just disgusting! We think it was an allergic reaction to an insect… Read More »Scottie’s Manky Armpit!
Hempine CBD Review
It’s been 2 months since I was sent a tub of Hempine CBD to try and we have just finished the tub! So it feels like the perfect time to… Read More »Hempine CBD Review
A better start to spring
After a really busy start to the year, we are back riding and Scottie is looking fantastic! I am currently trialling a new app Rider Guider, what is really helping… Read More »A better start to spring
Sleepy 2022 to Exciting 2023
2022 wasn’t a great year for us. It’s been busy with lot’s of stop starts. I haven’t been riding Scottie recently. It’s been a few months of when I do… Read More »Sleepy 2022 to Exciting 2023
Why I would never choose a barefoot trimmer
Scottie had the farrier this morning and it’s only when I see his front feet without his shoes on that I really appreaciate just how flat Scottie’s feet are. He… Read More »Why I would never choose a barefoot trimmer
8 Years With Scottie
Yesterday was the 8 year anniversary of owning Scottie. I find it so hard to believe that I have had him that long already! Although, thanks to Covid, the last… Read More »8 Years With Scottie
