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Does any one know why they are called dew claws ? Genuine question, not a trick.

Montgomery Copper Shining Example Monty's Golden Oppertunity Monty Glitters

Spun gold mint condition

I thought Anne Moore rode Psalm and the Steptoe horse was Hercules. Oh well..........

Hooooorrraaaayyyyyy ! Thanks for all your replies. I am going outside to stare at the sky.

I love my Mountain Horse joddie boots with steel toe caps.

Thanks for the replies. It is heartening to know the swallows have so many fans. Polar Skye; I might not hear your squeals of delight above my own. I read a good book titled 'A Single Swallow' by Horatio Clare who followed their migration from South Africa back to his home in Wales.

We have lots of flies around and I am wondering when the swallows are coming to hoover them up. Any sightings ?

Another vote for Brilliant Bransby.

Which leg is the splint on? She could be developing one on the other leg. Sounds like she has had a lot of hammering at an early age but I am sure the vet will advise you best.

I watched it too. I personally would have chosen the first 'candidate'. Much nicer rider than the one who took the mare away. Her hands were terrible and no wonder the mare didn't go forwards. I think the mare is in for a rude awakening too as didn't seem keen to work, whether through laziness...

I am going to borrow this method, if I may ? Brilliant.

This is such an interesting, thought provoking thread. Well done Flicker for starting it. Having worked with horses all my life (so far) as head groom and later yard supervisor. I recognise many of the traits you mention in clients on livery yards. I am remembering several females who I just...

My two Shetlands are behaving as you described. Coming into season can affect them like this.

It is not the farrier's fault that you didn't get a proper nights sleep. Well I presume not. He wasn't laughing at a genuinely sick animal. He was laughing at all the drama and commotion caused by an attack of the munchies on an over rugged cob. Lighten up on the chap. It is not an easy...