Meeting Merlin for the first time...
Yesterday, I met the handsome Merlin for the first time. He had an incident a few years ago, and his lovely owner has been experiencing problems with him ever since. Following the incident, Merlin wouldnt allow a headcollar to go near him. Even the sight and sound of a headcollar in the field would cause him to bolt in the opposite direction, even if the headcollar was destined to be put on another horse. Although he could still be approached and touched by his owner (as long
The Trouble with 'Travel Boots'
As many of my loading clients will know, I hate travel boots. You know the ones; the big fluffy bulky boots that make your horse walk awkwardly after being put on. The typical human reaction to seeing a horse walk with these boots on is usually met with fits of giggles and laughter from onlookers as the horse picks his legs up high, brings them out wide, and tries to kick them off. Well, its no secret but some horses seem to hate these boots as much as I do. And yet, their ow
