29/10/2025
Sad when it comes to this but it is important to be aware of some of the false narratives this group are spreading, please do your own research it's easy to go online and see for yourself ๐ well said Trickle Net
As Trickle Net founder, I wanted to write to you all. Yes Lyndsay even you, and Bethan, your message is at the end.
I did not intend for my business to get caught up in this, but I had no choice. We must make a stand against misleading dangerous information. Especially when our horses lives are treated with such disregard. We have to prevent that rubbish ever reaching those owners who need most support for their vulnerable horses.
I then watched as a certain group tried to discredit my brand, and all I've built over the years. Even using fake profiles to cause trouble, despite the fact I haven't blocked them ๐ค
It's hard to believe we are all here for the horses, when we see such radical extreme behaviour, from a group who claims to 'save' horses.
Coming from different perspectives, in the field of equine welfare, debate is indeed no bad thing. However, what we present must be true, clear, and for the good of the horse. Without the risk of owners misunderstanding and inadvertently causing harm to their horses.
A recent post by HM claimed that "laminitis is not caused by diet" and this post was shared and supported by Gawsworth Track Livery.
This is an ignorant, reckless and dangerous statement. I believe this is a very cheap shot, designed to elicit reaction and exposure to a 'group' led by a woman with no valuable experience in nutrition or endocrinology. No medical or veterinary training. HM (Lyndsay) is not able to debate. They (she) is regularly aggressive and condescending. Any questions are answered with 'where are your photos / x rays' and then you're blocked.
On a live video this woman attacked me personally. I've never met her or even spoken with her. She tried to bait me over the death of my horse, and called myself and other professionals stupid, ignorant and evil. She blocked my comments during the video, but shouted 'come and debate with me on YouTube. Me and you, face to face'
Can you imagine!? ๐ณ
HM / Lyndsay - the last thing I'm going to do is waste my precious time trying to put information to you while you shout over me in public view. You are so rude, and you have exposed yourself as a bully. You don't have the capacity to debate. I would feel like Zelensky at the White House. Lured to the lions den for a pointless exercise in your Ego Expansion Plan. I'm embarrassed for you just at the thought of it! The irony is, if I could tolerate that experience, you would only make an arse of yourself, again. Your followers would see who you really are, which would be great!
However, you would put me in therapy for years, and I just don't have the time for those weekly appointments.
And so... to calm the waters
I feel is important to remind ourselves of the need to remain objective. There are people and families involved here. While I'm a wizened old crazy horse woman, not everyone has the rhino skin that comes with my years in this industry.
We are all a product of our own experiences and beliefs. Our opinions are formed on the available information, our history plus our beliefs and other influences such as peer pressure.
We can get quite passionate on these subjects, as our emotions are deeply tied to our connection and love for horses.
๐ข๐๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐ด. This is a fact. Nobody can hold an incorrect opinion, as it's a result of personal judgement, and anything you feel personally is valid and correct. We have to respect this in our interactions.
However this does not mean you had all the information when you formed your opinion. It's always important to keep your mind open, and keep leaning. Especially when it comes to the care of our horses.
As a horse owner, when choosing which path to follow in the care of your horse, it's crucial to evaluate the quality and integrity of the information available. We have all seen very persuasive posts, comments and videos online. The plain fact is, if it smells like doodoo, it probably is. ๐ฉ
But how can we be sure, when somebody is so adamant they / their method can 'cure' your horse? What can we do to ensure our horses are getting the best care?
๐๐๐ง๐ช๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐๐จ๐!! Any true professional in our industry will welcome your questions. I personally really enjoy challenges and questions from customers. I've nearly always got your answer, but if I don't, I'll go and find it for you. This is a huge part of what I do in helping owners with forage feeding. It brings me great benefits too, as it keeps my learning open and can often trigger a new design or a new way to use my products.
I am extremely lucky to work with some outstanding professionals in this industry. Nutritionists, Weighbridge services, Universities, Farriers and trimmers, Consultants, Wholesalers and Retailers... this list goes on. I feel so well supported by my peers, and this keeps me pushing to learn more.
I cannot think of a single one of them who would shut me down if I attempted to question their knowledge. They all welcome questions from peers and customers.
When you bring your initial questions for a new service, feed, hoof care method, nutritional advice, feeding product etc...
๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฐ๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ผ ๐ต๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐พ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฑ.
If you feel patronised or belittled, drop that connection immediately. That's not the path to follow.
If the person is pushing you to spend money, where you would actually still like to find out more, walk away.
Be aware when your questions are deflected. One of the easiest ways to do this is asking about your horse. Don't let go of that question. If it's important to you, stop talking about your horse and ask again.
Ask about their qualifications and experience. For example an independent Nutritionist is verified and registered (RNutr) and will give you far more accurate, detailed and balanced advice over anyone trying to sell you a feed.
Look them up. If they are registered (Nutritionist, Farriers, Dentist etc) you will find them listed. If you don't find them listed, ask why!
Are they BETA registered? The British Equestrian Trade Association carry out their own verification on members to maintain quality in advice, products and safety.
A worthy professional will put the welfare of your horse front and centre. Not clicks, likes, shares, comments. They don't make inflammatory graphics with false statements designed to bring them attention.
Lastly, and this is a really good one.
๐ผ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ค๐ช๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐ก๐ช๐ง๐๐จ.
Examples of when it went wrong. Ask how can it go wrong? All professionals can give you examples of when things didn't go to plan. Myself for example. Just one of my mistakes was taking my eye off quality with a new supplier, and sending out an inferior batch of nets that all failed ๐ญ
That was an expensive mistake!
We all try new and different things to further our knowledge and expand on what we can offer horse owners. We all have stories where something didn't work.
If anyone tells you that everything they have done with horses has been successful, all of their trials provide proof they are right, this method has always worked with every horse, we have a 100% success rate, all my advice has worked for every horse, this feed is all that every horse needs, this liquid is guaranteed to make your horse dappled grey blah blah.... they are either lying or they never met a real horse in the rocking horse workshop.
This brings me to the value of REAL research. Where we test for failures in looking for answers.
I am not academic, I'm a designer.
After equestrian college, I spent my younger years riding and coaching before running an equine agent business. ( Hello to anyone who remembers me! ๐ ) It's only later in my career, when I'm too old and fat to ride like that, I find myself involved with research for the purpose of designing better feeding products and understanding more about their application and effects.
I have never met anyone else in the world who works in my specific niche of forage application. I kinda invented this job.
Let me tell you, from one who is learning later in life, research is ๐๐๐๐ฃ!!
You can not simply present some selected case studies, and say - 'There!! I told you so!'
(Lyndsay, that's for you. That's not how it works.)
It is essential to follow research guidelines to present credible reliable research. It must be open to scrutiny. It must follow a solid approved methodology with a suitable sample size which includes a control group for a base line and comparison. It must be transparent and ethical.
Acknowledging and managing personal bias is crucial to objectivity. Additionally having any research peer reviewed is the gold standard in verification, and ensures critical evaluation and validation of the method and data analysis.
๐ก๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ ๐ '๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต' ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฐ๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐.
Yes there has been success, but did you know, they will only 'treat' the horses they are confident their method will work for?
They do not accept all horses and have recommended euthanasia for many. (Possibly rightly, who knows ๐คทโโ๏ธ) This means there is no baseline. No control group. No method or scrutiny. What you are privy to is the cream off the top. You do not see the full picture at all. You see what they want you to see. How do I know? I have discussed rehab with Bethan, and she's an honest person.
Of course, it would be unethical to take on every horse. Though doesn't that somewhat discredit the method? Credible research just isn't available here, and we cannot make assumptions based on cherry picked cases.
This all reminds me of the Strasser method which was heavily debated some years ago. This was a radical trim developed by Dr Strasser, but even she produced credible research and went so far as to outline circumstances where her extreme trim could result in the death of the horse.
So historically we can observe radical hoof care which was far more balanced and honest than what HM are pushing. Literally. Down your throat. Or get blocked.
And lastly, another comparison which I find really sad. Does anyone remember Arbonne? You probably know where I'm going if you do. Arbonne are a multi level marketing company. Or as most of us would say, a Pyramid scheme.
I remember friends getting caught up in this year's ago, with promises of a white Mercedes when you made it big and strict rules on behaviour such as chanting at your vision board from 4am - did i make that up? It does sound bonkers. I witnessed friends change. Chasing the promises and dedicating their lives to follow the ethos, while pumping money in and losing their homes and their marriages. It changed them, into robots chanting out the same BS claims on crappy products. Previous Arbonne 'members' make claims of brainwashing and bullying in a cult environment. Now, I'm not saying HM is a pyramid scheme.... is it? I don't know how they make their money. All I know is that it smells the same to me. (Remember, if it smells like doodoo...... ๐ฉ)
Bethan is a really lovely young lady. Yeah she's sassy and straight, and that might not be your thing. I think she's fab, and I know her heart is with the horses.
Very early on in Bethans track career, she contacted us to use our products. Of course, they are perfect for tracks. After using the products for a while, we were happy to give her a sponsorship deal which included 20% off her orders, plus some free products and exposure etc. That was all great. The work she did in promoting track life aligned perfectly with our ethos. Health and happiness from a natural diet, movement, socialisation, good hoof care, weight control etc. She was a big fan of Jamie Jacksons work, Paddock paradise. All was well.
Unfortunately HM spotted that Bethan was on to something great, and 'they' began to sink 'their' claws into her.
Do you get my Arbonne comparison now? Hmmm...
I believe Bethan has been manipulated by this HM woman. HM don't care about Bethans great work, aside from the x rays they want to beat you with. Again and again... HM have sacrificed Bethan. Thrown her under the bus in pursuit of personal validation for a bully ring leader. Cult members will defend her. They don't dare ask questions, but just follow and get on board. Isn't she wonderful. You know she's dissected hundreds of cadaver limbs... she's very confident loud and adamant and for god's sake don't challenge her. Oh and if you want to learn you need to join a secret group.... she's not for sharing that info in front of experts. That would never work...
So yes, we no longer sponsor GTL, and I feel that's a real shame. I personally really hope Bethan is OK, and I hope she might find a way to remove herself from HM and get back to her true roots. Caring for the horses, and rehabilitation with the knowledge she has gained from the horses. Not the BS she's made to peddle and share.
Wouldn't it be fantastic if we see her back, independent of any 'method' and showing us all her true self loving those horses back to health.
Lyndsay - sure, let's go head to head on a live debate. You won't mind if I bring my cardboard twin right? Please can we have a swear jar too?
Beth, there's a lot of love for you out there. Remember I always told you integrity is everything in your brand. Lyndsay doesn't know what integrity is. Stay true to your roots and values, and all will be well x
Can we please now remember there are lives and livelihoods at risk here. Lets be compassionate and think twice before you bash anyone online. You too Lyndsay Peter Tim or whatever profile you're currently using. Count to 100 before you have another embarrassing meltdown on a live stream again.
I do feel like we have a bizarre connection now. Even though you hate me, I'm ok with that. I don't hate you.
In fact, next time my farrier comes to fit shoes on my girls perfect lovely Welsh feet, I'm going to take a photo and make you a Christmas card from Team Trickle Net. I don't mind where you put it. Though I think I may wet myself laughing when I post it. That's my twisted little win ๐
Always, for the horses. โค๏ธ
