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    guy wearing riding tights

    A very odd yet entertaining thread. I'm not sure how well a post would be received if the genders were flipped in reverse!
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    Cheeky/ridiculous posts you see on Facebook.

    When someone comments on a Facebook post where the horse for sale is £5,000+ asking if the seller would consider a lifetime loan o_O
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    Beach riding confusion south west/s wales

    If you type Kenfig National Nature Reserve into Google Maps it'll take you exactly where you want to go. There's a carpark with ample parking for horse boxes or trailers. I take mine there too, it's great!
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    Bitting suggestions for a horse that snatches?

    Thanks all for the useful suggestions. I opted for the Cheltenham gag this time round. It seemed effective and after trying to snatch once or twice, realising that he was pulling against himself, I've seen a big improvement. I think a bit more experience, and a couple more times with the...
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    Bitting suggestions for a horse that snatches?

    I think down!
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    Bitting suggestions for a horse that snatches?

    It’s quite hard to describe a type of snatch but I’ll give it a go. It’s when we are going or he wants to go forward. If I try and stop him from going at the pace he wants to go, he gets impatient and snatches in an attempt to go at his desired pace...
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    Bitting suggestions for a horse that snatches?

    Thanks for sharing your past experiences and advice. I’ll check out the Bit Fit Lady on Facebook. What a name! Also, good point on the getting his teeth checked. We’ve got one getting checked anyway so no harm in him getting checked too. I was thinking about getting a running gag, and...
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    Bitting suggestions for a horse that snatches?

    He snatches because he is impatient and excited - he loves it! I think a lot of it is to do with his age and experience. I'll look into using a slightly stronger bit and see how he responds... thanks.
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    Bitting suggestions for a horse that snatches?

    Hi everyone, I have a six year old warmblood that I've started doing some cross country and odd day of hunting with. He's snaffle mouthed and although he doesn't get too strong in a snaffle doing hotter work. He does start snatching. Does anyone have any suggestions of bits they have used in...
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