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    Foot problem

    Thanks I am verging on paranoid..Initially she was slightly uneven, then got worse til she was hopping, the ground here is awful really wet then really dry so gets very rutted, she has had pads on & been sound, as I said they have just been removed. How do they check for hoof ligament/tendon...
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    Foot problem

    10 weeks ago my mare 8yo kwpn, fit and in full work, was hopping lame, farrier Put on soft step pad http://www.serenityequine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=10&Itemid=77, he said possibile abcess, no heat, possibly bruised sole with the hard grpund. Called vet got...
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    Albion saddles, template

    Will do just in different time zone & outwith office hrs, was hoping someone maybe had link to width guide chart...
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    Albion saddles, template

    Hi, I have an albion k2 jump saddle, 17-1/2 medium I am looking to buy a dressage saddle, but I dont have a decent saddlery or fitter nearby. I am considering buying an albion 17-1/2 medium dressage online, but ideally would like to template her and have a quick check on a width guide...
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    Kimblewick but what mouthpiece??

    Posted this below the other day, since then have been riding in a drop, not a very noticable difference, so really thinking of trying pelham or kimblewick, but not sure what mouthpiece. She doesnt lean, quite a big tongue, though about a sraight bar metal with elastic curb? Advice please...
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    Kk loose ring snaffle and flash???

    Off to buy a drop, that bit is very similar....do you use anything different for jumping?
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    Kk loose ring snaffle and flash???

    Riding my mare in kk loose ring snaffle and flash, going nicely on the flat, she is a fwd going big moving mare. When we jump she is too strong, I had her in a 3ring on the 2 nd ring she wasnt happy in that, shaky head and jumping hollow, think she felt too restricted, but I could steady her...
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    OMG I got called a pot hunter and I am thrilled :)

    She is beautiful, she looks like she has super med trot in her just waiting to show off!
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    Reccomend me a tail rake?!

    I use oster, do a tidy job granted nothing compared to pulling but not a showperson so happy with general look for BS & BE
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    Which denim breeches?

    I have both denim pairs and prefer the brown seat ones, both wear similar, but the brown seated ones hv mor deail on the pockets making my butt look smaller!-)
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    Broken leg (me) pictures, caution shows surgical wounds

    Thats very similar to my break, pins plates and all.(right leg tho) Although i have a messy scar on the outside as it was an open fracture. Loads of sympathy re boredome...I was 8 wks non weight bearing nightmare!! Broke mine 1-1/2 yr ago and alls well, slight limited movement ad some crunching...
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    How much would it cost to ship a horse to NZ?

    Just brought 2 from uk to US not much change left over from 20k that was everything all paperwork, quarentine roadntransport. They travelled very well and were well cared for throughout, I was kept informed of their wellbeing all the time, really impressed with service. Parkers arranged, very...
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    positive stories of flying dogs from UK to USA

    Thanx all -would hv always gone ba route as find them best for humans but will def check out continental on ur recommendations!
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    positive stories of flying dogs from UK to USA

    It's Houston X
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    positive stories of flying dogs from UK to USA

    Hi just about to move to USA and have yet to organise my little dogs transport arrangements. Please can you pass on your positive experiences and things to watch out for. She is a 6yo terrier in good health. Heading texas so won't take her till Oct so as temp hopefully dropped a little...
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