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    Horse no mouth left rein.

    Thanks for the replies. I wouldn't say I am too heavy in the hand with her. I am very soft in the hand with anything i ride. Even now she still chews her food and spits it out even with having her teeth done regularly.l which i find abit odd? I certainly agree she needs some tlc.. Who wouldn't...
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    Horse no mouth left rein.

    Hi all, haven't posted on here for a long time but I could do with some advice. My horse is pretty much dead on the left rein. Her right rein is much better, she becomes very soft and light. However if she tanks off with me on the left rein (which she can when she's fresh) there is 0 control...
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    Horse Dentist - Pembrokeshire

    Hello, I live in the Cardigan area and I'm looking for a good horse dentist who may travel this way. Thanks for any help.
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    Anyone willing to complete short worming survey?

    Fabulous response everyone, thank you. Hopefully, results will help to raise awareness of the issue of wormer resistance!
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    Young drivers- towing best one and company for insurance.

    I am 22 and tow with a Ford Ranger - its a pick up with a large back on it. Hate towing with it as so big but insurance cheaper as it is classed as a van. I am on my partners insurance he pays around £600 and to add me was an extra 60 I think? However, both his parents are insured on his car too...
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    Anyone willing to complete short worming survey?

    Hello, I am currently undertaking abit of research into the worming practices of horse owners and I wondered if anyone would be willing to complete this short survey. It won't even take 5 minutes. There is also an opportunity to win a free egg count(s)... perfect for if you have never tried one...
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    Survey on use of joint supplements/nutrition

    Thank you for the replies everyone :) And yes.. I found this with my research as 'supplements' are considered as nutritional value rather than pharmaceutical. However, research I have read also suggests the most effective substances in alleviating joint pain - glucosamine and chondroitin...
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    Survey on use of joint supplements/nutrition

    That sort of question is known as a 'lie detector' question - not as scary as it sounds! I'm also looking at whether nutritional knowledge has an effect on the use of joint supplements. So this question also relates to the 'how woud you rate your knowledge' question and so on.
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    Survey on use of joint supplements/nutrition

    Hi all, As part of my final year dissertation project of a BSc Equine Science degree I am investigating the use of oral joint supplements amongst horse owners and riders within the UK. I would be very grateful if some of you wouldn't mind completing this questionnaire - it will only take 2...
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    Roughage Survey

    Done :)
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    Anyone have any horses related to the late Medoc?

    Hello, I am fairly new to this forum but have just seen this thread. I have a mare by Medoc. She is a grey, 16.3 full hanovarian. She has previously bred 2 foals before I owned her, all have the lovely floaty paces!!
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