The Equestrian Blog

Be warned – Horsetail, Mares Tail or Scouring Rush

Just a quick question... As horse owners we're mostly all familiar with the battle against ragwort and how it has spread into every field, central reservation and grass verge in the country, but how many of us know anything about mares tail?

Horse or Mares Tail, (scientific name Equisetum Palustre), is toxic to horses and should in my opinion be equestrian enemy number one. It looks like it belongs in Jurassic Park and spreads like wildfire. From a few small patches last year my paddock is now covered in it and it looks as if it's spreading fast and here to stay.

I've been researching this plant and what I've discovered doesn't make for pleasant reading.. more at Mares Tail - Toxic To Horses

Dr Ray Smith leads the way

Posted by idex7 | Filed under Equestrian Services, Reviews

If only our doctor's were as good as Dr Ray Smith and had the time and patience he has.

Check out his fantastic reviews, his clients comments are outstanding.

Yesterday My horse was killed when it ran out on to the road and my other mare was in a right state like I was.

Ray came out calmed my mare down gave me some solace and comfort as I was distrought and he helped me arrange things today.

Ray travelled out to me on two days and did not charge me he told me at a time like this us Horse people look after each other like in in a herd and would not take any money despite my insistance

I have never met any one so kind and uderstanding and helpful as him.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Mandy

He is without doubt a person with an exceptional talent, he has an amazing calming influence on you and your horse, his results are spectacular.

Read about Ray and comments from some of his clients here

See how Rays local riding page has worked for him by people leaving honest comments on his work. You too could ask your clients to leave comments and tell eveyone how grt your equestrian business or service is.