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    Working Hunter Ponies: what's correct?

    Thanks for the replys, my saddle is brown. I dont have stud holes as I have only been doing dressage, but the jumps are only 75-80cm I think, do you think that matters? Sorry for the on going questions, but have you got any tips for getting a good gallop without lots of flapping? Thanks...
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    Working Hunter Ponies: what's correct?

    Thank you, Also just wondering I have a sheep skin numnar and also a sheep skin half pad, which would be better? Also I find it hard to jump without chaps/gaiters would matching leather ones be acceptable? Thanks adelaidemillie
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    Working Hunter Ponies: what's correct?

    I own a 14.2hh Welsh B (he grew to big) and have entered a 14.2hh and under WHP class. Last year my sister one the same championships on the pony, but she had different kit (boots, hat ect.) I know most of the rules but was wondering if any one could help me with, firstly the show part and what...
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    Help with jumping my nervous horse?

    Have you done any ground work with him, such as join up? Its great for building confindence and partnership. You could also try pole work. I am sure you are doing great and it will all work out in the end!:)
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    Nappy mare

    I own an 8 year old warmblood mare. She is extremely talented and very gentle and polite to handle. However, recently she wont even hack out without stopping, planting and rearing up. This has resulted in eliminations at cross country when previously she was fine. She has had everything checked...
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    horse bucking

    Have you had checks ect If nit in pain probs just fresh try cutting down hard feed:D or trotting to tire her and then cantering right at the end Goodluck;)
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    Recommend a dressage trainer East Sussex?

    I have lessons with hilary sawer she competes at prix st george and is a brilliant trainer. I think you can get her number off the internet
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    Talented young horse makes me question my riding ability - anyone else felt like this

    I am 13 i have a 15.3 warmblood mare who has jumped 1.20 and is very talented. At first i thought i was rubbish but now i am jumping 1m. I am sure you are brilliant!
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    Ever sent your horse to college/riding school?

    I be careful to assess the ability of riding the college students are at as i have seen 2 horses schooling ruined due to bad riding at colleges, however both were looked after well and came back healthy. I hope your boy is happy where ever he goes. Xxx
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    Jump at Hickstead

    Each class costs about £25 without bsja membership.
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    Can horses ever be an investment?!

    Ben mayer said- nether try to make money from horse
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    COMBINED TRAINING PLEASE HELP ME!!!

    Most ct dont walk course Plait for dressage Good luck!!,
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