Should we finally put Zipper back on to the Red Bag Grass Pellets�? Should we enter our first Fox Hunter 1.20m together? Should we enter go Intermediate in July? Yes. Yes we should! He�s been great this month. We achieved a 6th placing in a competitive Novice section at Aston Le Walls, with a 33/0/0, and we decided to take the �leap of faith� and enter his first ever 1.20m course (only 1 down, but a very confident round!). I myself haven�t actually done a British Show Jumping 1.20m in about 8 years, so it was a bit of a shock to the system! If the next couple of Novice runs go well, we�re hoping to take Zip up to Intermediate at Wilton in July. It�s because of this that we�ve finally decided to move him back on to the Red Bag Grass Pellets, although he�s got plenty of energy as it is; with the extra heat and more intense fitness work, it will no doubt prove very helpful. I�m really looking forward to what the summer has to offer Team Orange! Photo courtesy of LRG Photography.
Rain fall can trigger growth akin to a spring flush, especially if temperatures are high. Even whilst true spring may be in the past, the risk for those prone to laminitis will rise.
For the second consecutive Sunday, presenter Adam Henson has discussed the use of sainfoin during Countryfile.
''Feed the mare to feed the foal'' - wise words from many an experienced breeder. With little grass due to the dry weather, grazing can be topped up in the feed bowl.