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    Strangles

    Like I said they only let people know when they were found out....its ridiculous...call me paranoid but or the health of my horses I will be annoyed by their stupidity,
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    Strangles

    They only published it because they got found out. They continue to have horses hack out and people come in and out of the premises. they said its a "mild case of strangles" which is absolute rubbish and irresponsible. They should have notified people a lot sooner than they did! It should have...
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    Am I looking for the impossible?

    I have that horse for sale....can I say that? Ill probs get into trouble sorry! x
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    Help please, horse being tried out soon

    thank you :) yes she is fully covered and is extremely well mannered (but lets cover all bases and go with your fab advice) Hopefully all will go well....although if she has to stay with me a little longer I will NOT be gutted ;)
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    Help please, horse being tried out soon

    My girl is for sale and I know that they will want to see her 'naked' etc so very happy to let them give her a good look over and ride her. However what do I need to know about liability etc? She is fabulous but I won't know the rider although I will be questioning them as much as them me. Can...
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    Why bother?

    I can cope with being branded a trouble maker if it meant I was giving a voice to a horse that needed care and love. I can defend myself against hypocrites that would call me that, a horse cant defend himself from cruelty!!!
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    doh!!!

    oh nooo! I left my good schooling whip on the wheel arch got half way down the A1 on the way home before i realised...gutted. Until I pulled into the yard and it was suck neatly down the side undamaged. Survivor whip is still going strong haha x
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    Reputable dealer Yorkshire

    sjhorsesandponies.com sam jimmison is brilliant, she has a few tbs she competed hacked etc. Not sure if there are any left as shes moving to warmbloods. I bought my kwpn from her about 6 years ago and still have her and she still comes and gives us lessons :)
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    front riser pads, tell me all about them!!

    Hi there have a look at this http://www.equestrianperformance.co.uk/blog/?p=248 I use this as there are 2 thicknesses of the pads and there are loops to fasten to the saddle via a numnah. You can change front and back so if you are too close to the wither you can raise it evenly without causing...
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    How do you care for a sheepskin numnah?

    Horse health said Remove hair, dirt and dried sweat with a stiff brush Rub human hair conditioner (ideally for dry hair) generously over lambskin areas Machine wash at 30° on a cool/wool cycle or hand wash Use WoolSkin Wash (available from Horse Health) or non-bio powder or liquid...
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    Matchy matchy for a chestnut?

    Chocolate brown or green on chestnuts looks amazing, but can be a bit same old same old...what about a burgundy or cream? http://www.equestrianperformance.co.uk/schockemohle-burgundy-navy-cream-matching-set.html
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    Fly sheets vs bug rug types

    Have a look at equitheme rugs http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160787475207&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT They do it in light grey for you to keep him cool, tho IME the brown looks cleaner for longer and doesnt cost as much as the boett rugs. Hard decision I bought an dark bay in...
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    What would you do? RE: EHV1 Virus

    http://www.aht.org.uk/icc/linksicc.html reports of the cases FYI And an over reaction? ignorance is how it spreads I would cope with disappointment not going to win a rosette...I wouldnt cope losing my horses. Top riders have pulled out...just follow their example and aim for next year!!!!
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    A plea to bridle manufacturers...

    completely agree I was desperate for a really smart cavesson bridle without straps/ bling etc and the only thing that would come up was a 300 pound plus double...not yet thanks. I added Wolds Exclusive Bling on my facebook and she found me a perfect bridle for 130 and it is gorgeous. Plain...
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    I'm so stupid....Bl**dy Derby House AGAIN!!

    Urgh my friend had to do a seriously arsy letter after not recieving her rug and it took a while for her to get her money back. I bought two horses a while ago and needed more rugs last minute so I looked up a local online retailer that let me go pick up my item. www.equestrianperformance.co.uk...
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