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My pony has become aggressive when I go to tack up, he has always been pretty good and now he is trying to bite and kick

I am sorry to hear you are having issues with your pony. As this is a new habit I would say it sounds like a pain response and it is possibl...

..category: Pony Behaviour

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I never know whether I should let my ponies wet legs dry naturally and then brush the mud off or to wash them off everytime?

I would advice that you only wash the po...

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My pony has become aggressive when I go to tack up, he has always been pretty good and now he is trying to bite and kick

I am sorry to hear you are having issues...

..category: Pony Behaviour

My pony is ridden a couple of eves a week and both days at the weekend. I have found he is getting very sweaty and was considering clipping him? I am unsure on the type of clip to give? He is field kept with a field shelter, thanks Zoe

Hi Zoe It really depends on the length ...

..category: Pony Care and Advice

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