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    Abacus replied to the thread Winter is a cruel mistress.
    i really sympathise - have been through it all, having taken over a place 10 years ago that was seriously run down. No it's still not...
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    Abacus replied to the thread draw reins.
    Personally I don't think they are the answer to this problem. If he leans on your hands and you hold him there (with or without draw...
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    Abacus reacted to AdorableAlice's post in the thread Three horses die at Kempton racing with Like Like.
    A quick google shows the Government receiving 4.1 billion pounds from the horse racing industry, so you can safely say racing is going...
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    Abacus replied to the thread Ramps & gas struts.
    Would a simpler and cheaper solution be to swap for more heavy duty struts? The sort you get on big lorries rather than gas struts.
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    Abacus replied to the thread Running Backwards on hacks.
    A basic question but is he the same with another horse, if you have a safe steady type to take him out with (leading inhand, at least...
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    Abacus replied to the thread Three horses die at Kempton racing.
    Without making any comment on the industry or whether these stats are good enough yet, there is actually about a 13.5% reduction in the...
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    Abacus reacted to Alexanderevan145's post in the thread Reasons to be excited with Like Like.
    That's a brilliant reason to be cheerful! A sassy new mare is pure light in the grey winter. Here's to your new adventure with her. My...
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    Abacus reacted to Ambers Echo's post in the thread Reasons to be excited with Like Like.
    @blitznbobs she’s stunning! My reason to be cheerful is that Myka’s halo remains intact. She’s been at Somerford for almost 6 weeks and...
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    Abacus replied to the thread Reasons to be excited.
    I have a 4yo (well, now rising 5) who broke my shoulder back in April. After sending him off for schooling and very carefully riding him...
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    Abacus replied to the thread Would you move yards temporarily?.
    How old is he? If things are genuinely bad to the point of compromising his welfare, I would consider a move. I realise you might not...
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    Abacus replied to the thread Market research - what would you pay ?.
    One way is to calculate the price of similar DIY locally and multiply by 5 stables, probably add a bit for sole use. Depends a lot on...
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    Abacus replied to the thread Life after weight loss jabs ?.
    I also think it is a massive concern that they are so widely available through online methods rather than properly prescribed, if you...
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    Abacus replied to the thread Life after weight loss jabs ?.
    It is possible that the motivational effect of losing weight does inspire users to be more careful (i.e. make lifestyle and food choice...
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    Abacus replied to the thread Private livery yard.
    I should have said, my estimates are based on prices in the south east (I’m in south Oxfordshire) - I’m not in touch with regional...
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    Abacus replied to the thread Private livery yard.
    Assuming you are mucking out on your days? I would charge a basic DIY rate per horse of approx £150 to £180 per month (but possibly more...
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