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    How fit is your horse and how much work do you do?

    One is retired, the other is an ornament that I ride once to twice a year to say I have. The short answer, not fit in the slightest. Same goes for the owner!
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    Paid for field gate - can I take it when I leave

    Why was a new gate required is the biggie tbh. Need the full story.
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    gel pads/wool halfpads/correction numnahs??

    I'd be asking a qualified fitter for their opinion first. Getting a saddle adjustment would probably be more beneficial for the horse long term.
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    What Would you Do - if this happened

    Give it a try. There is a chance your horse will go better and feel more comfortable so why not? If you aren't sure, you can always get a 3rd party to check the saddle afterwards.
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    Liveries who can't pay during virus.-

    I think it needs to be case by case, and we do have to try and help each other where we can. BUT, If someone has a history of not paying or being a late payer, I would maybe offer reduced livery, and then a repayment plan agreed by everyone going forward over a set amount of time, and in...
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    Single horse kept alone

    Some have to be kept apart from other horses. Yes it's not natural but safety comes before that IMO.
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    Tell we what you see , besides a lame pony

    Deleted - hadn't finished lol
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    Please help me figure out why my mare is so itchy!

    If only with a fly sheet on, I simply wouldn't put one on. Likely a sensativity to the fabric. If she's prone to bites, stable during the day.
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    Horse knocking water over in stable!!

    Yep my horse does this. It got to the point where I was threatning to chuck the water all over the floor for her and give her a straw! I've found that a masive tub trug, full to the brim works well. Bonus being I only have to do her water every to days :D
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    B Has A Big Move - Reassure Me Please

    I would go with option A, it sounds perfect with a YO who seems to know what they are doing and a good set up for retirement. I don't like mixing friendship with business, it's an easy way to loose friends if you don't like the way she is caring for your horse or she doesn't go up one day etc.
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    Stuck on a Livery yard we don't want to be on!

    As long as you have paid your notice, leave whenever you want. YO should be happy in that they can fill your stable early and potentially get a few weeks of a "double up" if that makes sense. If it were me, I would pay the 1 months notice, then the second you find somewhere else (if you...
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    Following on - how many people own previously abused horses?

    My big girl has been abused at some point. She was mis-sold to a nervous friend, but it was an explosive situation as neither her or my friend could handle nerves, they both needed confidence. I then took her on as her last chance basically, she is 10 and has had alot of homes. Because she is...
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    half halts, roundness

    Half half is a feel - hence why some find it so hard to teach and others find even harder to learn. As above, its less about reins and more about seat/weight/legs.
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    seeing a horse after a recent vetting failure...........

    I bought my old girl and she had failed a previous vetting. She was kicked the day before the vetting and was lame. Passed my vetting no issues, so it entirely depends on what the horse has failed on.
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    Urgent - french speakers required!

    Maybe drop Casey76 a message? She lives in france I believe so may be able to help you?
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