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I think Premier Equine do fly rugs with waterproof panels along the top

Poor horse

Isn't Mulrys Error part Clydesdale?

I have 2 mobile shelters, on metal skids so they really are mobile (I wouldn't trust the ones on wooden skids to survive being towed about). No PP, no complaints ever from neighbours/council, the horses love them

Just enter some local shows; judges are generally helpful, and will give advice as to which classes would best suit your horse. Even if you're in the 'wrong' class, it's all experience for your mare

Not a pointless post at all. You are proud of him, and rightly so, he's a gorgeous boy. Very well done, and good luck for the finals

I'm more offended by the photo of Katie on her own unhappy-looking horse

Mine has always hated soft ground, be it mud or deep sand in an arena. He was recently diagnosed with ringbone.

I'd recommend Mark at Woolcroft too. He's hard to get hold of, but worth the wait

I wouldn't fancy it, as the pony will have nothing to lean against, not just going down the hill but also during any acceleration/deceleration. Is there any reason why you can't hack there?

I immediately thought of Jenny Joseph's poem 'When I am old I shall wear purple, with a red hat that doesn't go', Easily done, with random purple stuff from charity shops, and a red hat silk

Tuffa do long brown boots

Last is good, then you can make sure you don't get overtaken at all. Going with a friend on a sensible horse who can nanny you is a big help too. Hope it goes well

I had a new wooden floor fitted in my Rice 4-5 years ago, done by Bearts at Stowbridge in Norfolk. Cost was about £300

I think he is Dr May. He is an astrophysicist, among other things. But that, and belonging to a cool band, shouldn't add any weight to his opinions on animal rights