Testimonials

Testimonials from the CPL Facebook group.

We are lucky to have a group in excess of 18000 members from across the world, including many vets and other industry professionals, who are all dedicated to helping CPL horses. Let’s hear some of their experiences.

“An amazingly kind and invaluable space full of great information that has helped me no end…. Thank you so so much”
Kate Finsberg (2025)

“Before I joined this group i only knew about feather mites, none of the vets here in Denmark knew anything about my work horse leg problem. I read a lot in here and my horse is absolutely much better. People in this group are very helpful… I try to inform others when i see posts in Danish horsegroups and tell about this group.”
Heidi Jørgensen (2025)

“My testimonial is a little different as I don’t have a horse suffering with CPL, however I am an equine vet (15 years and counting!) and since discovering this group, I direct all of my clients with horses with any/all aspects of this disease to this group. It is invaluable for providing clear, evidence based, practical advice for the long term management of CPL/CPPD. I also recommend it to all of our vets to further their knowledge and enable them to provide best advice to our clients. I hope this isn’t offensive but very often I find that Facebook groups Can be a little “dangerous” in terms of scaremongering and spreading false information, however this group is the complete opposite. It has also transformed my approach to treating feather mites, in the majority of cases with astonishingly good results! Bravo, and please keep up the good work. I hope you take comfort and pride in knowing that your work is highly respected and is being shared by professionals.”
Holly Thomas, UK Veterinarian (2025)

“Since joining this group my horses legs have 100% improved, I was losing the battle and had resigned myself to the fact that it was just how her legs were gona be forever but after reading every possible article in this group Iv made changes and cannot believe the difference (sorry no pics) . I would say sometimes what works for one horse may not work for other regarding creams etc there are many on the market and you just have to find the one that works for your own horse, the correct feed is essential and with as much movement as I can offer her we now don’t feel deflated and exhausted at losing that battle thanks to all the experts that have contributed in offering everybody bloody good advice for FREE and without Hannah’s endless knowledge, dedication and strength to ignore the ignorant ones, this group wouldn’t exist so thank you so very much we can never repay you for what you have given us all”
Theresa Palmer, (2025)

“The information on this website has been essential for me and my cob who has CPL. I could write an essay on how his legs, health and gait have improved hugely once I followed the information on treatment and feeding. Thank you.”
Ena Ní Bhaoill (2025)

“LG was diagnosed in summer 2024. I was devastated, luckily my vet was knowledgeable about CPL and pointed me in the direction of Hannah’s facebook page. We went from thinking it was a death sentence to being able to manage his symptoms. We changed his whole routine, his diet, everything! Including supplements. I was tearing my hair out because he wouldn’t eat marigold and cleavers but very matter of fact advice sorted that. This page also dispelled the myths about ‘cobs legs’. With treatment, LG went from a to b. Still have occasional flare ups but we act immediately and keep it to a minimum. Thank you Hannah and Co.”
Wendi Murphy (2025)

“Don’t have any photos but since joining cpl group I’ve managed to improve my boys legs 100% and he’s so much happier so thankyou xx “
Savannah Milan (2025)

“Three years on, we have managed to improve and contain (for now) this is down to the support, knowledge and information from this group. Always willing to help and advise. Thank you!!”
Alison Swain (2025)

“Amazing group, amazing experts! Hannah has the patience of a saint and the clipper queen wow! What I have learnt is invaluable. Thrilled to report the cob we bought almost 2 years ago very heavily feathered, vet check didn’t pick up CPL and so the very first time I’ve had to very quickly had to learn how to manage it, very upsetting and quite distressing at first, yet now a complete transformation with her condition being managed and only because of all the great support and advice given here. Thank you to all the angels that got us to where we are today x “
Suzanne Danks (2025)

“I am a fairly new member, have shires and live in Ohio. Heard about your site from a comment on another Facebook comment. It all makes so much sense now! I have really appreciated all of the knowledge and everything that I’ve learned so far!”
Mary Jones, OH

“Hi I’m in Norfolk UK. I was directed here from the mallanders site as I mentioned that my ponies legs were so big I couldn’t get a sausage boot to fit. I’d never heard of CPL before. This makes absolute sense now. I’ve used one spot for his mites and am attempting to remove hair. Can clip anywhere above the shoulder.”
Sarah Vicary, UK

“I was recommended to you by a friend who has a Clydesdale mare. You were extremely helpful in correctly diagnosing my friend’s mare.”
Lynn Killeen, NJ

“Hi thanks for letting me join. This is Captain. 20yr old Irish cob and it’s looks like he might have cpl! Learnt loads already. This a great group. Got my cleavers and marigold ordered. Can’t wait for it to arrive and get it into his system.”
Claire Wilkinson, UK

“Mary and I had been battling scabby legs for almost 18 years before finding this group. Not only do we now understand that she’s got CPL and the things we can do to improve that condition. I’m also soooo much more knowledgeable about CPL, Mallenders & Sallenders, and mites – and how they all affect one another. With this knowledge we’ve been able to have the best year ever for treating and keeping her condition under control.”
Paige Hobart, UK

“My boy has just been diagnosed this week so finding all the posts and comments really useful… I was so upset when he was diagnosed but I feel a lot better now after joining this group and reading up on it”
Jenna Harland, UK

“This group with the help of Hannah Johnsen and many others has been a lifesaver for my boy! We purchased a 5 year old Gypsy Vanner back in September. During the PPE the vet found what to be scratches (of course this was misdiagnosed and was in fact a bad case of mallanders and I mentioned the folds to him and he said “it’s common for the draft breeds”)… of course I took the vets opinion because I thought they knew best.. November came along and our treatment never made anything better. A friend of mine referred me to this group and has changed EVERYTHING! We got his diets taken care of, got him on M&C, pulled shoes, etc. He was more of a rescue from the start as he was underweight, bad coat, broken mane and tail, and had been through 5 owners (we are the 6th) in his 5 years of life. We knew we needed to give him the best home for LIFE! He know he will forever be part of our family and is so much happier now! We’ve got him out of pain, put on nearly 300 lbs of weight, and he gets free range of 14 acres of beautiful pasture. I don’t know what I would do without this group and the amazing ladies behind it!! I am eternally grateful we now have our mallanders under control and the folds have decreased in size so dramatically that we just have one crease nearing the pastern and no sores!”
Britta Wallner, US

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