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    Clipping in the summer

    I clip my cob every 6 weeks all year long. Everyone always comments on how shiny and healthy he looks.
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    Would you buy a box/trailer with a wooden floor?

    Having witnessed a terrible accident with a wooden floor (that looked in a decent state but clearly wasn't) I would personally never take the risk of a wooden floor again. If you do go for it, get an expert to check because the untrained eye can sometimes not identify areas of weakness. If you...
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    Fitting in professional visits while working full-time?

    I use holiday or sometimes WFH if it is a short appointment I can manage in a lunchtime. One thing I have found is that it is sometimes easier to organise weekend appointments with saddler, physio etc if there is more than one person using them on the yard e.g. almost making it into a Saturday...
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    How much is everyone paying for hay this year?

    Buckinghamshire - £4.50 small bale. It is high quality and I order 40 at a time
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    Best saddle for a traditional cob?

    I like my Barnsby GP on my cob. It has nice solid blocks as I do a fair bit of jumping. Other makes I found that fit well to cobs as mentioned above are Black Country (super comfy) and Ideal.
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    Ariat paddock boots - do any other brands compare?

    My trusty Ariat pro paddock boots have finally given up after 3 years of heavy abuse. I was hoping to get another pair in the January sales but none in my size and colour seem to have made it to sales. Before I splurge out on Ariats at full price are there any other makes that compare in...
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