Where we get ever busier

PART OF OUR HERD GROUP AT EMW HEREFORDSHIRE
It's June now but you wouldn't know it. Weeks of chilly winds and cloudy skies but not much rain are keeping remnants of winter coats on our older horses and ponies and even the younger ones seem reluctant to shed out completely. We are high up on the peak of the land so catch the northerly and easterly winds, great for keeping flies at bay but also chilly. We have managed to integrate all our horses and ponies into one big herd, keeping them all on track was the ultimate aim but with dedicated fence breakers and  two who have serious weight issues it's not proving to be easy. The hay crop is coming along well, it can be made anytime we get a decent  a few days/week now but we also have one meadow set aside now to use as fibre for winter use, on top of the usual hay meadow we graze the ponies on with no hay at all from October to January.
Hooves continue to be the hot topic up here. Jimmy is doing fine. From a condemned old TB with a hoof trying to 'come off his leg' he's gone on to a TB who is actually growing out some quality foot. I've managed to keep him sound and treating his frogs daily is making a massive difference to the old lad.  I'm using Pete Ramey advice on frog treatment and it works really well. Chadd is sound and bolshy, always a good sign with him. He'll never lose the 'wedge' from his toe but he's sound and developing concavity in all 4 feet. The white clover ( evil stuff) is coming through fast now so the fencing is paramount to keeping intake of that down to minimum. Astrid (volunteer) and me spend ages setting up  ovals and creating wide sweeps of track for those who don't go out and trash it!  Larry and Luya continue to be restricted, Larry alternating between muzzle/roundpen and stable and Luya  spending a lot of time in the round pen because she is awful in the stable and  won't keep a muzzle on or trashes it faster than you can put it on her! Any manufacturers who wish to trial grazing muzzles  please do contact us, she'll sure challenge you guys!   
We are gearing up rapidly now for many and varied fundraising events including local and bigger area shows where our charity stand will be open. We've got an Equine Touch clinic at our Herefordshire yard on June 18th where spectators are welcome but we ask a donation to the charity if you come along. Following that our fundraising committee and general meeting takes place on 24th, We've got a fun quiz evening on July 8th in Bromyard, a Table Top Tack Sale on 12th at 7pm Edwyn Ralph village hall and loads more in the planning...

LOADS is happening with WAYS WITH HORSES keep up to date by watching our face book posting on this. We've got plenty of room left for more trade and craft stands so give us a shout and come along. We're not charging  you but do ask that you give a small donation to the charity, we'll leave it up to you and we're happy if you want to give it in a plain sealed envelope. We've got loads more people coming along to Demo so may kick off on Saturday late afternoon yet..watch this space!
Last bit of news  today is a great fun fundraiser we've got planned for OCTOBER 13TH... a murder mystery dinner. book you seats now  as its going to be mega! MURDER AT ALL HALLOWS HALL is being held No1 BROAD STREET BROMYARD  You won't eat better than this  and included is the a complimentary welcome  drink as well as a good 3 course dinner while  you try to solve the who-done -it which will play out around you. A Halloween themed setting will enhance the  meal and  we hope encourage you all to dress smartly for the occasion. We'd love gentlemen in evening suits and ladies in glam finery but however you feel most comfortable is fine.We'll be running a great raffle during the evening as well as giving a prize to first correct deduction of the murderer out of the hat. All this for just £20 a ticket. book you tickets today with a N/R deposit of £10 per seat. E-mail emw@emwuk.org.uk