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    Hunting for the first time

    Never underestimate how much a pony or horse will get revved up beyond recognition 😂. As it sounds ad if he is an older chap you may find he almist becomes extremely fizzy. Try and have a chat with the Hunt Secretary who should be able to answer your questions. Have fun😊
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    Not the day I planned… but I got an ambulance ride!

    If its any consolation I was completely unaware of my surroundings for at least 3 days following open reduction a trimalleolar fracture of my ankle 2 years agi. They kept me in Hosptal for 5 days. When I was at home I slept on a blow up mattress in the lounge and as our main bathroom is...
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    My horse wants to be infront of the field master! Help!

    Two opfions here. Either stop now for the rest of the season. Then restart at the beginning of the next season and take him ot relugiiosly every trail meeting in the Autumn. 3 or 4 days a week if you can. Just bore him into it. Or send him to someone who hunts alot and let them settle him...
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    Not the day I planned… but I got an ambulance ride!

    Best of luck for today xx
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    Joules clothing going into administration

    Sorry to see Joules going under but as others have said quality has nosedived.. As for the comments about the youngsters in white skinny jeans, holland cooper and Fairfax and favour boots. How the heck do they afford them,. 150 quid for a Schoffel gilet, 400 quid for a pair of Fairfax and...
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    Dangerous / aggressive horse - advice needed?!

    So sorry to read this. However you have been an amazing owner who has shown true kindness and caring for your horse. Be kind to yourself xxxx
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    Not the day I planned… but I got an ambulance ride!

    As an ex NHS worker I am appalled at reading this. I have no useful suggestion I can make to help but as someone whho has had the misfortune to have had several dealings with the NHS over the past 2 years I am sadly not surprised. My own GP who has been fantastic to me and my husband over...
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    Not the day I planned… but I got an ambulance ride!

    So often the way. It's not what we know it's WHOwe know. Great news. I am an retired NHS employee and will willingly admit to pulling every contact I know when my husband was in Hospital for 4 months
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    Not the day I planned… but I got an ambulance ride!

    You must be exceptionally tough,! I had a tri malleolar ankle fracure at the beginning of Covid and was in hospital for 5 days. It was tough but I found the best physio I coud find (privvate) and was weight bearing and driving within 3 months. Admittedly I am a pensioner so I don't bounce like...
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    Dangerous / aggressive horse - advice needed?!

    So sorry to read this. I was in a similar position to yourself. Struggled for 6 years with mine. Thousands spent on vet bills. It ended in the worst possible way. I was leading him out to his field when out of the blue he reared up, swung round and landed on my ankle shattering it in...
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    FBHS list - a select bunch

    Pammy Hutton shouted at me once.
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    A Day In The Life Of A Work Rider - A Trip To The Races

    Really interesting reading this. There is definitely a book in you. Keep going please⭐
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    I’m not sure what to think….

    Watched this a couple of times and I stand to be corrected, but I don't think that is Mark todd. The leg length and actual bidy shape does not resemble him at all. Mark Todd is very tall and almost slender in body shape. Also very tall.
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    Adverts for loan horses needing work

    Have seen so many adverts on FB and frankly it makes me cringe. I think alot of it stems back to the original lockdown. People wh probably had never had the time or money to buy their own horses suddenly found themselves with lots of free time and extra dosh so thought they would fulfill their...
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