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CCustardcreams232 reacted to Kirstd33's post in the thread ‘Rising 5’ - what does this mean? with
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To me "rising 5" means 5 at new year or more realistically at some point in Spring 2026. -
CCustardcreams232 reacted to sport horse's post in the thread ‘Rising 5’ - what does this mean? with Like.
Actually your horse will be 5 on 1st January so if you say he is rising 5 in February you are incorrect. All horses 'official' birthday...
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CCustardcreams232 reacted to ihatework's post in the thread ‘Rising 5’ - what does this mean? with Like.
It amuses me somewhat how much discussion this can cause. As of 1st Jan I consider the horse either 5 (or I don’t mind rising 5...
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CCustardcreams232 reacted to rara007's post in the thread ‘Rising 5’ - what does this mean? with Like.
I was taught is as all horses on 1st Jan. And competing wise they’re a 4yo on 1st of Jan under all the bodies. I know that doesn’t...
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CIt used to be that TBs turned a year older on 1st January, and other breeds on 1st May. But it has been all horses on 1st January for a...
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CCustardcreams232 reacted to rara007's post in the thread ‘Rising 5’ - what does this mean? with Like.
To me rising 5yo is for this end of the year. Come January it is 5. Something advertised as a 4yo now I’d be less clear on the year.
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CCustardcreams232 replied to the thread ‘Rising 5’ - what does this mean?.Most horses are classed as a year older on 1st Jan. Even if their actual birthday is in June. As its late in the year, rising 5 is...
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CCustardcreams232 reacted to planete's post in the thread Sorry, another silly foal question .... with Like.
To put it into perspective I do not believe herds of youngsters only are all sunshine. I bought a two year old who had only ever been...
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CCustardcreams232 reacted to ester's post in the thread Vet requesting payment in advance?! with Like.
Why shouldn’t out of hours be out of hours 🤷♀️
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Cdamn I didn’t know we were supposed to jump bigger as we aged 😅😅 I think for many it’s the exact opposite 😅😅
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CCustardcreams232 reacted to IrishMilo's post in the thread 50g rug in cold weather - will it offer any warmth benefit? with Like.
A 200g on a well covered horse who runs hot and is usually naked is excessive at best. No wonder we've got a rugging welfare epidemic!
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CCustardcreams232 replied to the thread Older Towing Cars <10k. Q5?.I bought a volvo xc90 for £3800 earlier this year. It is getting on for 20 years old, but only had 80k miles and I absolutely love it...
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CCustardcreams232 replied to the thread HOYS2025.Sadly very few bargains to be had. Shopping is great if you like Holland Cooper, Fairfax & favour and riding leggings! I personally...
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CCustardcreams232 reacted to VictoriaSponge's post in the thread Video - Abuse in the showing world with Like.
I mean that’s just not true. Showing has its issues, and as a member of “The showing lot” I think it’s something we should be open to...
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CCustardcreams232 replied to the thread What bit for in hand showing.A magic bit, has nice neat rings. There is also a diddy pony bit company that does different types of snaffle.