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Thank you all for your input and ideas. I have spoken to her on the phone this morning and put my point across. She has said that she will reconsider. Think it hit home when I mentioned that there is a high chance she could have problems (she is a tiny girl) and could she magic all this money...

My sister is still considering breeding from her, far from sparkling specimen, staffy. I feel awful to admit this, but 99% reason is money. :( Please can you furnish me with some cold hard facts about breeding? Costs etc, likeyhood of problems, and also how many of these poor dogs are being...

Hi there, A very quick question. I have sold my saddle through eBay and at this point in time I am unable to get anywhere to weigh it properly. I know I will be able to jump on the scales with it later on, I just need a bit of an estimate at this moment in time. So how much would an 18...

A colleague of mine was still on her train at 7.30 this morning. She caught the 20h15 train home last night.

It's so heartbreaking to hear all these stories, even though it is a fact of life. Benjamin was put to sleep on 1st October. It was a wet and blustery morning. Vet was due at 10.00, so I got to farm to give him a groom, and lovely big breakfast and a handful of ACP. He had a munch on the...

Thank you both for your replies! Much appreciated

Hi there, Can anyone recommend someone who can turn old horseshoes into keepsakes? A friend told me that she had her old boys' shoes made into picture frames but couldn't remember who did it. Thanks

Thank you all again. My heart goes out to those who have been through it, and who will go through it. The saddest part of horse ownership. I will be there with him at the end, but my YO will be taking care of the other bit for me. I have got myself out of bed every morning to go and see...

Thank you all very much for your replies. It has helped. Paula x

Thank you Laura, and everyone who has taken the time to reply, it is much appreciated. My apologies for not replying to you all. Paula x

Hi there, Sad, and maybe a bit of a pointless post, but I am sad to say, Benj is being PTS on Friday. I am incredibly sad about it. I am trying to be strong and matter of fact, and then I try and let it all out and cry like a baby. I want a hug, but want to be left alone. Friends are sad...

My next move would be (and was!) the vet. My little Rudy was like this.

Thanks Amymay. P x

Also mentioned in NL. Can anyone tell me what the hunt charges to collect fallen stock (horse)? Many thanks

Also, does anyone know how much the hunt charge for fallen stock? Thanks