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    I was going to say exactly the same about the back door and a loafing area. I haven't got it, and with my yard setup it isn't feasible...
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    As always there are a lot of Wanted ads on Faceache for land / yards - I liked this one. Need lots of stables, not too bothered about...
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    Abacus replied to the thread Building an arena.
    There's another thread a bit lower on some opinions of wood chip. i haven't tried it. I have read with interest about how you can...
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    I tend to agree that if they don’t love either the pony or riding enough to put in some hours then the pony isn’t worth keeping. That...
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    If she is now sound, is she in any work or is she effectively retired anyway? And do the others come and go? Retirement livery may offer...
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    I dunno, the one we had of these (a livery of mine), they asked for £500 upfront before attending. In this case I guess as with most...
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    I'm seriously lacking storage for all the rugs that are currently hanging about on stable doors, draped over the tractor and stuffed in...
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    This doesn't in any way help with your current dilemma, but I was very determined to keep my horse during and after having children - I...
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    Abacus replied to the thread Since when has this been a thing?.
    There's one on Ebay - saw it earlier when I was looking for an Ideal for my young chap (but need medium)...
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    Abacus replied to the thread Would this be a deal breaker.
    I can understand a yard not wanting visiting instructors due to the inconvenience of needing to book the arena etc, and some competition...
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    Abacus replied to the thread Stables in the garden.
    My comment was meant to be lighthearted. But I can't think of many examples where a rug on a horse isn't for its welfare.
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    Abacus replied to the thread Stables in the garden.
    Although I’m not on ag land, my horse does have a smart new le Mieux rug this year which is precisely mud brown colour. Might be useful.
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    Abacus replied to the thread Stables in the garden.
    I stand corrected - thank you. I know a few people who have done this.
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    Abacus replied to the thread Stables in the garden.
    From a business and taxation point of view there is a big difference between equestrian (leisure) and agricultural businesses. Ag...
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    Abacus replied to the thread News update.
    Seems to be positive that they have gone with fraud, which is obviously a serious offence depending on the scale. I may be told...
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