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Yesterday i did prelim 15 & I couldn't stop my mare cantering. Its not that she is strong. She is a very powerful moving mare and forward thinking. I find it hard to collect her up and keep her together. Its like the front end gets away and runs off! Sorry not very well explained! I'm...

I went to watch today and loved it! I was very surprised at the lack of spectators and advertising but still a fantastic show. I wish i could have stayed longer. Did anyone else go to compete or watch????

Is anyone else having major problems getting hold of shavings such as hunters, easibed, beddown? Our feed shop is only selling 3 bales per person so i have to go every week rather than buying 30+ in one go. The prices have also increased. Night mare......

Ok thanks

What is the best way to remove them?

I've been doing local prelim and novice dressage for a few years and I'm getting fed up of mixed comments and results from the judges. Some judges i always do well and others i never do well! Someone suggested i do an affiliated prelim on a ticket?!?!? Can i do any affiliated prelim class or...

I have C1 on my driving license, can I tow a trailer? My passed my license after 1996/7 so I don’t automatically have B+E categories on my license.

My mare does this in the summer too. I put it down to hay fever. I've also tried NAF, local honey & nets over noses. I spoke to the vet and he said that lots of horses are having the same problems as are humans too. Is you horse better on colder wet days? My mare has been much better...

Ok thank you!

She is puffing...... She recovers very quickly.

My mare had a cough which cleared up with antibiotics from the vet but her breathing when ridden is still a little laboured. It’s mainly in canter and particularly bad on hot dry days. Should I call the vet again or could it be that she has lost some of her fitness because I haven’t ridden her...