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Caistor have a DIY yard. They also run regular sj & dressage competitions (from nursery to 1m)

Thank you, I will! Don't need to be offered twice ;-) And thanks for the advice. Will check out driving with dogs - did not know about that one. Will take his crate (although I doubt it will fit in the tiny guest room).

I wish we didn't have to, but for unavoidable reasons, my OH and I have to visit my parents (6 hrs away) for 4 nights. We have a calm, obedient (and adorable) 6 month old lab. I really, really don't want to put him in kennels, and can't get a dog-sitter for that period, so will have to take...

Another reason, aside from medical costs, for frivolous lawsuits in America is that, unlike in the UK, legal costs are not awarded, i.e. if this guy sues Dennis Quaid and loses, he will not be responsible for meeting Quaid's legal costs, whereas here, costs can be awarded to the 'winning' party...

Had frozen shoulder, which once finally diagnosed, was monitored by consultant orthopedic surgeon. It lasted almost a year, and was treated with 3 cortisone injections during that time. Each injection caused cortisone flare up which began approx 48hrs after the injection and lasted up to 5...

Update: shallow, white ceramic bowl tried and four full meals eaten within 15 mins. Thank you all for your advice and reassurance.

It sounds as if you maybe equating 'having a budget', to wanting something 'budget-priced' and by doing so you could be screening out potentially great homes. I would be somewhat offended if someone assumed that by knowing how much capital I have/want to spend on the initial outlay of...

5 7 Never 11 (bought by parents... bought myself, 24)

Thanks all - really appreciate your help. Haven't been overly worried as he's clearly healthy, but reassuring to get the experts' feedback anyway! Will continue to implement the 15 minute rule, and may try a shallower bowl. Of course, he never shows any hesitancy when it comes to horse poo!!

His first bowl was shallow stainless steel, I have now tried plastic and a becobowl. Next stop ceramic? Just weighed him and he's 12.6 kg... that's a gain of just over a kg in a week.

Our 14 week old lab puppy has stopped eating from his bowl. He is fed Eukanuba large breed puppy 3 times a day. He will eat off the floor and out of my hand (I only know this as I needed to get to work and resorted to this once). We don't free feed and have started adding warm water to the...

I started six months ago after a break of nearly 20 years. :D Rhino's right... I'm hurtling down that slope (grinning ear to ear), smelling of horses, make-up untouched in bathroom, boots with heels ignored in favour of paddock boots & chaps, purchasing show jackets rather than fashion...

Try Anthea Chambers at Wildwoods. Thinks she's II. If she doesn't give lessons to clients on their own horses, I'm sure she will be able to recommend someone. Good luck.

I don't think there's a hard and fast rule, unless medically advised not to. And fantastic to have some time for yourself, too - especially with willing grandma! I'm not being negative, but you will be extremely tired in the first weeks after the baby is born. But it honestly doesn't last...