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    Epona Stars - The New Religion!

    I recently visited the Facebook page you have running Epona. I was a little saddened and confused, because whilst It seems the intention of the page is to protect and serve, I was disappointed to find that there was an awful lot of derogatory bitching amongst members and admin seemed to take...
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    Cavalier Two For Joy

    Hi I have one by Rocky Cavalier (Two for Joy's grand son) who is 3 and at 15.3 He wont be much taller but has filled out no end this Autumn and i quite a little power house. His temperament is to die for and has a lovely attitude to work. I have also got a Cavalier Royale (17.2) who shares the...
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    Livery yard in Wiltshire (Malmesbury/Chippenham area)

    Hi Newly renovated and now base to a too with very lovely facilities. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.124400051006629.24563.111311642315470&type=1#!/pages/Manor-Equestrian/290979850924495
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    Jaguar xjs saddle

    Hi Just read your thread. Sadly had my event horse PTS about 8 months ago and now have got round to the dreaded tack room sort. I have a XKC that doesnt fit my pony and have decided to sell as not in any use, would be welcome to veiw and I can send photos etc. Its the deep seat close contact...
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    Yards in Wiltshire... (nr Swindon)

    Rafael Marins (obviously biased as is my husband) 3* Event rider and been in Olympic & Pan Am teams. Based at Manor Equestrian SN11 - 07917 421945 Superb facilities endless hacking and breaks / re-trains tricky horses. Trains young riders to competition level too if you understand the...
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    Possible ebay scam on IW trailer

    I saw it too - if it seems too good to be true then it normally is.....
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    Livery near Brinkworth, Wiltshire ??

    Hi You are welcome to view us any time - google Manor Equestrian SN11 nr Royal Wootton I commute daily to london and my husband (retired international rider) and our groom take care of our horses at home on our small private yard. We have 2 hunters in livery with us and 5 of our own, with...
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    Livery Yards Wiltshire/Stroud Areas

    Hi Kitty You are welcome to view us any time - google Manor Equestrian SN11 (we may be a bit too far from stroud as 45mins but perhaps worth a look) I too commute daily to london and my husband (retired international rider) and our groom take care of our horses at home on our small private...
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    self employed grooms - public liability insurance query

    Hi If you are a member of BSJA they offer you cover for any horse that you ride or are handling. I think even associate members get this benefit too. Pony club member ship also gives you that coverage too (age dependant on membership) N
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    Experiences of CoolStance coconut horse feed

    I had a very bad doer ** eventer who could not cope with sugar beet or barley or the typical weight gain foods on the market at the time. He would just 'go loopy' with energy and become unmanagable and unrideable.. He suffered major colic and lost alot of weight to look like half the horse he...
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    HELP -I need to find a livery yard in cheltenham

    Hi We may be too far, we are north Wiltshire / Gloucs border This is what we can offer on our small private yard. 9 boxes (7 full our own horses inc). We are able to provide bespoke packages to suit horse and owner. Onsite International rider / owners. secure quiet site. secure heated...
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    Q for all full liveries?

    Hi there My fiancee and I run a yard and provide high end livery with all demands catered for. We are a very small operation with only 12 boxes and a very flexible approach to each client's needs. We have a very safe and secure environment where all the horses are relaxed and happy and ALWAYS...
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    about to buy my first horse...how to make an offer without offending vendors?

    I advertised mine for 5750 and had an offer of 4000. WILDLY offensive. not even the same two animals at that difference in price. any way - good luck, and not sure i would spend too much on vetting, 2 stage should be enough as he is 18/19 and is for pleasure not the olympics. goood luck...
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    Liverpool Wood Pellets good/bad experiences please :)

    Great experience! but make sure you order and anticipate them to arrive 5 working days later. They use a seperate frieght deliverycompany and sometimes not as reliable as would like, but liverpool wood pellets I really recommend. Bedding lasts FOREVER. we have got the same 1tonne batch all...
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    are people genuinely blind to their horses failings?

    I had recently advertised a very lovely and promising young sports horse, that was for sale because he hasnt grown quite big enough for (quite a genuine reason i would think) After the tragic death of my forever boy. I travelled the legth and bredth of the country to view a young horses...
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