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helen whittle
helen whittle
  • Ffarmers, Carmarthenshire
  • United Kingdom
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Help: advice needed for sensitive mare!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jackie Cochran Jun 4, 2010. 4 Replies

 Please can anyone help regarding bitting a v sensitive connemara mare who fights the bit & tanks off unless ridden on the buckle (& also when ridden on the buckle when she wants to go, she…Continue

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helen whittle commented on helen whittle's blog post 'cures for proudflesh ?'
thanks; ive never heard of it over here in Wales but will try & get some.
Mar 29, 2011
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Melanie Fiske commented on helen whittle's blog post 'cures for proudflesh ?'
Hi Helen, The Barnmice Administrator told me that you had posted an inquiry, looking for possible treatments for proud flesh. It has been my experience listening to the testimonies of many users that Proud Flesh is dealt with using…
Mar 29, 2011
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Barnmice Admin commented on helen whittle's blog post 'cures for proudflesh ?'
Try Fiskes. Melanie Fiske is a member here and you can search her under members and leave her a message. Fiskes seem to cure everything - It grew hair on my horse's bald spot in two days. It was miraculous!
Mar 29, 2011
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cures for proudflesh ?

anyone got ideas for how to reduce granulation on a hind cannon laceration? See More
Blog post by helen whittle Mar 28, 2011
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helen whittle commented on Jane Savoie's blog post 'How to Supple Your Dressage Horse’s Shoulders'
Thanks for the tips! Can you clarify please: do you mean use a rein of opposition when you say bring both reins to left, i.e. take both reins over withers to left?
Jan 1, 2011
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helen whittle replied to Barbara F.'s discussion 'What would you do if you weren't afraid?' in the group The Over 40 Rider
Team chasing & hunting in Ireland!! I am a real 'wuss' after I broke my back last year & am struggling to regain fitness: sooo hard these days.  Really chuffed I managed to go hunting earlier this season tho' with a hefty…
Dec 24, 2010
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helen whittle replied to Barbara F.'s discussion 'What would you do if you weren't afraid?' in the group The Over 40 Rider
Drink cherry juice? Take MSTs? Ride barefoot? My sympathies: its awful when your body lets you down & an unfortunate symptom of ageing, seriously tho' get someone to ready your horse for you & get on barefoot: it's gotta be good…
Dec 24, 2010
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helen whittle and Liz Keane are now friends Dec 19, 2010
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helen whittle and Heike Bluemke are now friends Nov 30, 2010
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helen whittle commented on Debbie Burrows's group 'The Over 40 Rider'
Ps.You can't reduce the energy portion or he'll lose condition, just gotta change the type of energy from grains/carbs to fats/oils which are slower release. It has worked for my kids' ponies too. It's like an equine GI diet:…
Aug 29, 2010
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helen whittle commented on Debbie Burrows's group 'The Over 40 Rider'
I put my old TB onto a high oil /no grain diet to try & reduce silliness ^ it works. Feed as much good quality forage as possible ad lib And add oil alfalfa by Dengie & baileys outshine pellets (or a glug of veg oil plus antioxidants) I…
Aug 29, 2010
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helen whittle replied to Jackie Cochran's discussion 'Has Anyone Else Read Jean-Claude Racinet?'
Wow: thanks Jackie, I have heard of Caprilli but was not aware of modern FS methodology and so will read with interest.
Aug 28, 2010
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Jackie Cochran left a comment for helen whittle
Happy Birthday Helen.
Aug 27, 2010
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helen whittle replied to Jackie Cochran's discussion 'Has Anyone Else Read Jean-Claude Racinet?'
Cheers Heather, I have been dithering which to buy myself as a birthday treat & so will go with your recommendation. Also thanks Jackie (again! )for sharing your experience: there are soo many books & so few I've found that actually…
Aug 27, 2010
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helen whittle replied to Elizabeth Robinson's discussion 'I need good flyspray, any ideas???'
HI, I'm in the UK & use DEET sprays & topical lotions: an effective one is COOPERS Repellent. I also use fly rugs: HORSEWARE IRELAND.Rambo protector or they make another one impregnated with permethrin. Another good product which…
Aug 25, 2010
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A Bit About Me and my Horse(s)
I live on a small upland holding. We farm sheep & cattle & have a small livery yard & holiday accomm. I am struggling to progress my riding & fitness after an accident last year together with helping my daughters with their ponies.
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wales
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http://cambrian-holidays.co.uk
Do you have any pets?
yes
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Dressage, Eventing, Jumper, Endurance, Hunter, General Riding Advice, Breeding, Training, Competitions, Stable Management, Items For Sale

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cures for proudflesh ?

Posted on March 28, 2011 at 3:23pm 3 Comments

anyone got ideas for how to reduce granulation on a hind cannon laceration?

 

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At 10:08am on August 27, 2010, Jackie CochranJackie Cochran said…
Happy Birthday Helen.
At 11:44am on June 4, 2010, Jackie CochranJackie Cochran said…
Welcom to barnmice. This is a great place.
At 11:46am on June 1, 2010, Barnmice MediaBarnmice Media said…
Welcome to Barnmice Helen :)

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