2026 ~ No Goals just Vibes
Since Scottie’s loss of use injury all the way back in 2018, I have wanted to get him back into full work. But now I no longer have any competative… Read More »2026 ~ No Goals just Vibes
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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.
Scottie Update ~ Doing Well (despite his antics!)
It’s hard to believe that it was all the way back in April when Scottie went lame, once again. Due to him not being insured for these type of issues… Read More »Scottie Update ~ Doing Well (despite his antics!)
He’s done it again…
We have not had the best 12 months. We had Scottie’s tendon injury, we’ve had 2 abscesses, developed a touch of sweet itch in his girth & armpits. Then to… Read More »He’s done it again…
Another Month, Another Abscess…
So far 2024 has not been our year. Scottie came in abscess lame towards the end of January. But over the next few days, while waiting for the farrier to… Read More »Another Month, Another Abscess…
Classic Scottie…
Things had been going so well! Scottie had made such a good recovery from his tendon injury. his last scan looked great and we have been cracking on with ridden… Read More »Classic Scottie…
All clear to start riding again!
This morning Scottie had his check up with the vet and we got the news we have been waiting for, we can start thinking about getting back on! We are… Read More »All clear to start riding again!
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
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