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    I waver on this one. I agree that the 'looking for a unicorn' ads are massively unrealistic and rather entitled. Yet I have known...
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    Here is another. Although the competitive ambition may be low (although 90 isn’t all that low), so is the budget. Admittedly she doesn’t...
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    Abacus replied to the thread Old hay in gateways.
    I've tried it, helps a bit but doesn't really last especially if it keeps on raining. I haven't had to clear it away, it rots down, and...
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    Abacus replied to the thread Budgeting.
    I'm pretty anal about having spreadsheets, not just one - there is one for personal stuff, one for the yard (and more complicated ones...
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    Perhaps it wouldn't be so soul destroying if teen hadn't been told she deserves a 30k horse for free.
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    Abacus replied to the thread Long range forecast anyone?.
    My 16-day forecast show rain and a bit of snow until the 17th, and then cold and bright. Too far out to be very reliable but it's a...
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    Abacus reacted to rabatsa's post in the thread Hay prices with Like Like.
    What a fair few people are not understanding about price rises in the new year. Storage costs. For every week a building is being...
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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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