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    Anyone have a horse by 'Hunting Lion' (TB).....

    Thank you...that is very interesting.
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    Anyone got a horse by 'Hunting Lion' (TB)

    Now in breeding too. :)
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    Anyone have a horse by 'Hunting Lion' (TB).....

    As the title says...... Pictures would be great. My mare is by him and only ever seen one other. He was a stallion used alot for getting racing 2yr olds. M Channon had him and trained him when he was racing.
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    Anyone got a horse by 'Hunting Lion' (TB)

    That would be a no then!!!! lol
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    Anyone got a horse by 'Hunting Lion' (TB)

    As the title says...... Pictures would be great. My mare is by him and only ever seen one other. He was a stallion used alot for getting racing 2yr olds. M Channon had him and trained him when he was racing.
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    Backing and age....

    Generally with the ponies we back at 3 1/2, just sitting on and walking round with saddle and bridle, about five minues twice a week for a month then turned away until four. Large horses I like to have backed at three, individual horse dependant, i find it's easier to teach them the basics...
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    Comeptition nerves...whats your coping tips?

    Have to tried to go down to a height you feel totally comfortable at. To the point of it being too small, enter HC if you want and there is no pressure to do well. I took my mare down to a tiny xc that was laughable really, she is only 4 but 16.1hh and i took her to a 1'6" xc her first one, but...
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    Best diet for healthy hooves!!...

    Anything good for coat condition is good for feet. Baileys Outshine works brilliantly and Seaweed. I used the Outshine right throught the winter with her (TB) and then once feet were stronger I just kept up with the Seaweed and the Outshine is expensive but works great. Farrier really pleased...
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    Your horse live 2011

    I'll be going. Most likely the Saturday. Not totally sure yet.
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    Dressage warm up...

    Currently my 4 year old TB is competing at Intro and Prelim, we also have a comp on Sunday, doing one test of both. My warm up will consist of. A good ten minutes of walking around allowing her head to be up and to have a good look around. She will then be asked to work up into ann outline...
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    Mares seasons...

    in peak season time, my mare is in season at least very three weeks. So as far a I know it's normal.
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    Travelling tips for unhappy pony in trailer

    Couple of questions first......... How long have you had her? Has she been travelling in a lorry side on perviously. I only ask as my 15hh WelshxArab does the same thing, loads fine, but as soon as we move he tries to lie down this started by banging slightly on corners and now, we only have...
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    Huge longshot- anyone going to Wales & West from Dorset Area? Please help!!!!

    Sorry hun, not going and my transport isn't big enough for your neddy. Have you tried Paddy Foot?
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    been offered ex racehorse - advice & experiences much appreciated!!

    Race horses can be extremely rewarding. But the jump form ponies to a horse that needs re-training will be quite a leap, not to say that your daughter could be totally successful with this. Make sure when you go to have a look, that she is comfortable on the horse height wise. That he can...
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    What do you feed your windsucker/cribbers? Has it helped?

    You know mine.....4 year old ex racer windsucks while cribbing. Summer - Chaff, High fibre nuts and Baileys Number 4 Winter- same Just more of and sugar beet. High Fibre diet basically and 24/7 turnout all year round.
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