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    Abacus reacted to TheMule's post in the thread Hay prices with Like Like.
    Let’s flip this around and hypothesize that people are not just being greedy….. as a yard owner you have the expense of having the hay...
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    Seems to have been flooded in the last day or so with positive reviews, many of them anonymous. I’m not saying there are no happy...
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    Abacus replied to the thread Hay prices.
    As a YO storage and having to buy enough hay in advance is incredibly difficult. My winter hay is probably £12k, so although I buy in...
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    Abacus reacted to KikiDee's post in the thread Hay prices with Like Like.
    I think that’s a similar argument though to “why don’t people struggling with high rent just save up and get a mortgage”. Many people...
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    I realise it’s probably not your choice but I’m surprised by leaving feeds out open waiting for later, especially the ones that leave...
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    Perhaps consider using it to your advantage as much as possible - hills are generally good for fitness, strength building and rehab, if...
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    Abacus posted the thread Automatic hay feeder in The Tack Room.
    Just saw this on Facebook. Surprisingly cheap for those looking for a solution for late night or midday feeding - if it works! Can...
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    Abacus reacted to dorsetladette's post in the thread Winter is a cruel mistress with Like Like.
    This is just delirium!!! It's a state we all go through at this time of year. What ever you do don't tell anyone non-horsey or you will...
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    I have completed it and thought it was a good survey in that it gave specific scenarios to consider, rather than asking for personal...
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    Abacus reacted to KikiDee's post in the thread Hacking/livery yard politics - HELP! with Like Like.
    Teach your horse to hack alone, it will be the best thing you ever do! Trust me when I went through a phase of needing the support of...
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    There's only politics if you involve yourself in them. She was kind enough to hack out with you when you needed it, so I'd absolutely...
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    I have always found it best to steer away from gossip and hearsay. She said one thing, they have said another. Until and unless she...
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    Abacus replied to the thread WWYD.
    Unfortunately it provably isn't at a point where a welfare organisation would intervene, as they tend to focus on the basic needs of the...
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    Abacus replied to the thread Horsey Holidays.
    With my hopeless sense of direction, I would appreciate being lent a map of the suggested routes with rough timings, perhaps you could...
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    Abacus replied to the thread Distressing to see.
    Of course everyone should be informed, ideally in a kind calm manner, it's generally not the owner's fault if a horse behaves in this...
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