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    RIP Kenneth Clawson

    So sad to hear of Kenneth's passing, feel very privileged to have worked and been trained by him. He will leave a lasting legacy, not a week goes by when I don't refer to something he taught me, that I am able to pass on to my clients. Thoughts go out to Sophie, Paul and the rest of the...
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    What is your H and H stardom rating

    Picture, jumping a hedge hunting last year.
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    The day we are dreading

    Thank you all for your kind comments on this post about my best four legged soul mate and horse of a lifetime. I have many happy memories of Sir the first being of how he earned his name. He was bought from Louella with his dam,(who was by Lord Davis S, Sirs sire was Criminal Law) as a 3 mths...
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    How many men???

    Another one here! Don't get much time to post as usually out teaching others to ride till late in the evening. Alwaysbroke, my OH keeps me updated on whats going on on here IMO she spends far too much time om here:)
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    What's your motto going to be for this year, then?

    'What will be will be', has served me well over the years
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    How many men on here ?

    There is also a pic in this weeks Horse and Hound p101, small pic just above page number
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    How many men on here ?

    Me, but dont post much, OH Alwaysbroke has usually said it all..........;)
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    Have you ever been taught by someone famous??

    Went to work for Ken Clawson for 4 months, stayed 5 years, JP Sheffield was stable jockey at the time. Won lessons with William and Pippa Funnell, written up over two months in Horse and Rider. Xc clinic with Mark Todd, and Leslie Law. Sj Steven Hadley. Learnt alot from all of them, but...
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    Blue & White, Black & Blue, Red & a Bit of Green: Shelford Pony Squishing Report

    Congratulations on your win as 'step mum' if you treat the set back with the same commitment you show to your riding you will soon have it beat:)
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    Dressage report, We're off to the National Finals!

    Thank you! It's been a pleasure;), well done D its so good to see all your hard work paying off, good luck for the Finals, but I think I may see you before then:):
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    Those of you who teach...

    Perhaps some of us have both;):D
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    Those of you who teach...

    Same here!
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    BEST breeches/jodhpurs for guys?

    I work with horses, so live in breeches day in day out, have tried a few different makes, but overall Mark Todd ones are the best value for money, they are comfortable, smart and last the longest. OH keeps a close eye on ebay and usually grabs me a bargain.
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    Best xc boots for minimal tendon heating?

    It was interesting last week, OH and |I took two of our xc schooling. My oversized pony, Vertigo, (V) cant measure him he taller than the measuring stick that goes up to 18.2 was wearing Westropp brushing boots all round, it was his first attempt xc and they were the only boots we had big...
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