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    equine career branching out....?

    Ok so i am an equine vet nurse and am a BHSAI i used to teach on a freelance basis but basically stopped to have my 2 girls (4 and nearly 2 ) i am potentially looking to get back into the horse industry in the next couple of years i guess when youngest goes to school so wanted to give myself...
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    New horse and (human) baby

    I have 4 horse and 2 kids but its hard i rarely ride and they are time consuming we have no family support hubby works so our only time together is at the weekend so its a bit off if i go and spend all day with he horses plus there is just not enough time in the day mine basically live out but i...
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    am I mad? thinking of buying another horse and have a 9 week old

    So I think I am mad?! I have a 9 week old daughter and recently lost my youngster, my big pushy mare is on loan and I have found a nice little 15hh horse I really click with he is lovely on the ground and potential to burn so will theoretically be anything I want. I seriously clicked with this...
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    young baby and horse(s) on diy

    So my daughter is now 6 weeks old and I have one horse on diy livery the horses will come in at night beginning of Nov and weather permitting out by day. So can this work...? And how? I am breastfeeding but she gets 2 formula bottles one day and one night to top her up. Just fretting can't...
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    Win a horse competition...

    I do not get this i have answered these all correctly and still dont get through?? I have even tried annual or every 2 years for dental and that includes the rubbish answer of 50% forage ....?? is the website broken?
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    would you let a pregnant friend ride your horse?

    Well this is a difficult thread and having read ALL of the pages it is clear we all have very diff opinions. None are right or wrong though they are personal opinions. I am 28 weeks pregnant and still ride my quiet horse but dont ride anyone elses - personal choice. I have had friends "have a go...
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    Lessons in the field- would it put the instructor off?

    It should not be a problems, I often teach in fields not everyone has access to a nice arena so we have to make do, i make out the space with cones normall and try and work to a 20X40 area but will work with what we have got. The biggest problem is when you are restrained by ground conditions -...
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    Veterinary Nurses - How did you train / qualify / succeed? ....

    Ok So Vet Nursing is a fab career and i cant give you much info as to teh training as it has changed a lot since i qualifies (10 years ago now) but i did NVQ route so worked in practice 4 days college for training 1 day per week the down side is finding a training practice which is hard and...
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    Sharer, how do you know they are right and to trust them

    Ok so as some of you know i am 22 weeks pregnant and have been looking for a sharer for my horse. After months of looking i may have found someone. I think i am being unfair but she is not as experienced at care or riding as i would like and is younger than i would like but my horse does seem to...
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    Eye socket fracture update

    I was hoping to see an update on your horse CPT, glad to hear he is improving! Nerve damage takes a very long time and the nerves may not regenerate at all i have nerve danage in the skin on my hand and 8 years later still cannot feel it but it does not affect me in anyway. So the nerve damage...
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    looking for a sharer in dorset, Bridport?

    I have a lovely horse that due to pregnancy i am now looking for a sharer for her. Is there any body out there?? all of the good bits of horse ownership without the cost and worry! PM/ contact me if you may be interested or know someone.
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    Backing.

    Second advise above - if you cannot get further vet work up, or send away for further training then turn away for a year at least and hope. I think it would be awful to PTS a young horse without finding the cause but understand if money is tight then it has to be a consideration for you. Have...
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    Second hand tack business

    I think starting your own business is a fab idea - sorry there is a but! But i know of 2 pre-loved second hand tack horse equip places locally and both have closed in under a year so think very carefully before spending money on stock etc if you can make somethink bespoke to order that might be...
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    Doing horses in Pjs

    This is exactly what i was thinking i like lazing around the house in pjs but have never left the house in them and my horses are on DIY livery so i would get some strange looks!
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    The importance of a body protector at all times

    I totall agree to many people take the risk! I wont start the hat debate but It drives me mad seeing people ride without a hat! anyway i do feel like BP are uncomfortable but i have now upgraded to an air jacket that i wear at all times dont ever get on without it for me it was the best buy...
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