Good Doers DIY Grass Livery

Good Doers Good Doers DIY Grass Livery is no longer open. We sold up when we retired after many happy years,.

Lindsay and I have decided to retire. It's a beautiful place to be and we will miss it.
Should any of you wish to find an equestrian property, here is a link to Kinnochtry.

Kinnochtry Holdings, Coupar Angus, Blairgowrie 3 bed equestrian property for sale - £410,000 Rettie & Co - Town & Country present this 3 bedroom equestrian property for sale in Kinnochtry Holdings, Coupar Angus, Blairgowrie

🆘 Safety Saturday 🆘
BHS South Region - interesting note on modern baler twine.

Today's tip... baler twine! Did you know modern baler twine can easily have a breaking strain of 500kg ⚖️ or even more? We conventionally use baler twine to provide a weak point that can break in an emergency, instead of tying a horse to a fixed point... but this strength 💪 means my entire 15hh horse 🐴 could hang from it before it'd break and he'd have to put some serious effort in to snapping it, potentially doing himself some damage in the process 💥!

There are numerous devices on the market such as the Tether Tie (https://www.britishhorseshop.com/collections/tether-ties/products/idolo-tether-tie) that can be used in place of baler twine but for a cheap and cheerful cheat simply split the twine and tie up to a thinner piece!

Idolo Tether Tie The Idolo Tether Tie is a unique, knotless, tying system that helps teach your horse to tie safely. It is easy to use, supplied with a double ended trigger clip and simple to follow instructions. The tie comes in various colours. This lightweight, strong, versatile tying aid is a valuable asset to a...

Apologies to the ladies. Baxter was very hot after his run around. I promise he hasn't done it before. Perhaps we need a paddling pool for the garden. 😁

Such lovely skies these past evenings.

Busy girls today. Not interested in a carrot!

I can see you 😉.

I bet she's got carrots. 🥕🥕🥕

Here is the guidance regarding pet and livestock welfare during the Covid-19 restrictions. Very useful to know that you are permitted to visit your horses as part of your daily exercise while using social distancing and hygiene measures should you be challenged.

Stay safe folks.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for people with animals Advice for pet owners and livestock keepers on maintaining the welfare of their animals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

I was very amused today. I thought I spotted a dod of poo and nearly scooped this wee fellow up. He was just the right shade of brown.

Nemo was very pleased that Glen was able to walk far enough for to visit today. And a carrot or two went down well too.