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The irish breeders are also getting a little help too http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/horse-care/horse-breeding/financial-boost-for-new-training-network-for-irish-breeders-166098

The beauty of having a teenage son. he 'happily' did it for a few pounds this year. Mines been up for 4 years, and no warping/twisting.

We have 4 rail, post and rail with electric fencing on the top rail on long insulators. its connected to the mains, which I think makes a big difference. Its stopped the youngsters even attempting to jump it, and has stopped them scratching on it too. We paint it every year, with a fabulous...

Iv got a separate shelf for saddle cloths, one of those 4 tiered shelving unit, a different colour saddle cloth per shelf, that way no hairs dropping on the saddles.

the stable looks very small and dark to me. Horse seems to be happy enough though.

I would suggest the studbooks contribute. Its in there interest too, if we create more demand by having a better product, they will then get more revenue. Look at the KWPN system, theres a whole host of ways to create revenue, member access etc etc. They provide a much better service than what...

i checked the results too, and the highest placed from the futurity was a graf that gained a higher first. The top 10 was littered with irish horses, I couldn't find anything on the winner, im sure that will come out in the H&H feature. Monbeg and Fernill stud both did very well. Well done to...

That's interesting, could you let me know the name of the business, someone I know has just bought a foal, and they need youngstock livery. Thanks

how the heck did all that happen!! Ive been wasting my time watching Jonathon Ross, should have been on here.

Do the string test on mum, and wait for a few months to do it on the foal

Heres the write up for the irish gelding at HM sports horses, I will try and get a photo 8 yo 15 hand Irish gelding.Lovely model,with super feet and limbs.Lovely temperament. He is low milage for his age,but genuine and really straight forward to work with.He has done a little bit of everything...

Yearlings can look all out of proportion, so If possible ask for photos from when he was a foal. It can give you a better idea of what you might get later on. I agree with themule above, definitely get a 2 stage vetting done. Also check out the dam if possible, why was she retired to stud, whats...

ah but the OP doesn't do facebook;)

I think more and more are using the power of social media for such things. Its instant and easy to upload versus a website. Plus people who follow get to see, so a better platform than a website.

Janet doesn't update her website, go on her facebook page. Look out for Indigo Canada Rose. HM sports horses use facebook more often too. Both definitely there.