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    Shetland illness

    We did think about it but to be honest I’m really concerned that the land our ponies are on may have contributed in some way. The ground is very muddy and there is also an oak tree on the boundary. A new start for our remaining pony with big horses to play with 🥹
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    Shetland illness

    just to let you know our Pony passed away last night but he was at least in the warm garage. Thanks for all the useful advice we have received on here unfortunately we have decided to rehome our other Shetland as we feel it will be better for him to be in the company of other horses and on a...
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    Shetland illness

    The vet just said to put him down and has no idea what’s wrong with him 😞
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    Shetland illness

    Hi I am not aware of any new plants, there are oak trees near by but the ponies have been on the same bit of land for several years now with no issues. Sorry what I meant with poo and wee is he is unable to go as he can’t stand up, I am right in thinking this also is also dangerous for the...
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    Shetland illness

    Hi the vets came out and said his guns were very red but probably due to the fact he hasn’t been able to move overnight. We are in the uk The vet wants to put him down but we have carried him into the garage and tucked him in for the night and if he is no better in the morning will have to have...
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    Shetland illness

    Morning all we have to 3 year old Shetland ponies and this morning we have found one collapsed in their field😞 To be honest I thought he had passed away but I managed to pull him to the front of his shelter and he came around again. He is conscious now but won’t stand up. Is anyone aware of any...
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    Fencing

    Sorry that’s not actually my fence, just showing an example of Uk stock fencing 😂 And wondering if it would be safe to use with Shetlands?
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    Fencing

    Sure see photo attached
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    Fencing

    Hi we have around 300 metres of fencing to install on our new field that will hopefully be home to out two Shetland ponies. Would stock fencing with a strand of electric be safe? I don’t trust just having an electric fence and want a physical barrier as well but equally don’t want to put the...
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    New owner and ponies

    Thanks for all the helpful advise everyone I will try and upload some photos of them at the weekend
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    New owner and ponies

    Good afternoon everyone we have just purchased our first two Shetland ponies and have very little experience so need to learn fast so any tips much appreciated 😊 I have read lots online about ragwort and have noticed several plants growing in the field. can anyone advise if these plants are...
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