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    Sandreo foal - foal shows in France?

    Im going to ask our stud guy, he is close to pompadour. You would think there would be something there. we haven't bothered before but I think this boy is pretty special :p
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    Sandreo foal - foal shows in France?

    My name is Earl! Meet our gorgeous new colt by Sandreo (Sandro Hit) x Fabienne Z (Feinbrand) Anyone in France know of any futurity type foal shows? We are in the Dordogne/Correze/Haute-Vienne region. Looking for something local-ish. Thanks http://botterssportshorses.weebly.com/blog
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    Bowen therapy, south Leics recommendations? Lucy Spooner? Others

    Thanks both, have managed to book in with Lucy so fingers crossed she will be able to help
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    Bowen therapy, south Leics recommendations? Lucy Spooner? Others

    Bowen has been recommended for my one of my mares, having never used it does anyone have any good recommendations for someone covering South Leicestershire? A few of you seem to have used Lucy Spooner with success, does anyone have her number & know if she travels? Also any ideas how much a...
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    Happy but sad! My girl is off to France to maybe have a baby

    Thank you, we're not quite sure where his white dot came from! Here's a few more
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    Happy but sad! My girl is off to France to maybe have a baby

    Haha lets hope for a 1, 2 then, I don't mind taking 2nd place! Here he is: At the moment we call him lots of things, however Duke seems to have stuck. D is the letter for foals this year in France. He is a bit timid, but probably as mum is quite protective. I'll post a few more...
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    Happy but sad! My girl is off to France to maybe have a baby

    Just a quick update for you, coco foaled last Saturday and we have a beautiful Tresor Mail colt. I will post a picture update soon. :-)
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    Recommend me a Trainer/Instructor please!

    Ezra as in used to teach at Mere Lane donkeys years ago?? Was my first ever instructor! :-)
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    Equine dentist - Staffordshire

    Sam Oakes is a lovely guy. If I could get him to come to leicester & France I'd have him do all of mine!
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    Moving our horse from the UK to France

    Unfortunately you are a bit too far from my parents for me to make any suggestions. Get to know your neighbours if you are rural, make the effort to speak French and they will do all they can to help you I'm sure. My parents neighbours are farmers and they have been a huge help. They cut...
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    Really silly - has anyone used mane and tail conditioner/shine spray on their hair??

    Cowboy Magic detangler. When my hair is long I cannot get a comb through it after it is washed. Cowboy magic makes it easy. It's amazing!
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    Moving our horse from the UK to France

    If your horse is already chipped you will not need another. I have traveled 3 horses over to France now and have used Parkers every time. They have been excellent, and its much less stressful. All that they need is passport and they will sort the rest. Horses have always arrived calm and...
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    sensible offer??

    No advice but I have a broodmare by Bohemond and she is amazing!
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    Are horses not selling at the minute?

    I think it's the market & time of year (unless you have a hunter), I am struggling to sell mine too and it's stressing me out as I'm 34 weeks pregnant! I also don't want to drop the price ridiculously low as I think it puts people off, and she is already on at a reasonable price. I'm just...
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    Ow ow ow! Trapped a nerve in my shoulder/ back. Help please!!

    Like this picture - shows door exercise http://www.ehow.com/way_5132254_exercises-rotator-cuff-problems.html
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