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    Badly Named Horses Thread

    Not bad names at all, just a tad eccentric but we had a Teacup and a Rattlebox at my childhood RS, both welshies and I loved them both so much, other notable names include: Pewter Wilfred Noddy Albert I also was once at a show and had an entry called Daddy's Overdraft which I loved, very...
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    What are you watching?

    Just finished Sandman which was truly awesome, a bit bonkers and some grizzly bits in places but loved it. Blown Away on Netflix is perfect "I don't want to think I just want to watch people make cool stuff" viewing. A League of Their Own on Prime was also absolutely phenomenal, follows the...
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    Can anyone afford to keep a horse anymore?

    I've just moved up a paygrade at work, and all of that change has been eaten by increased costs. I'm thankfully somewhere where (all being well) there is a clear but quite long route for progression if I choose to take it, but I hate feeling that I'm going to have to take it in order to afford...
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    Vetting recommendation - area between Taunton and Martock

    Another one who'd recommend Andrew Walker, formerly of Dilliway Bosley and Walker, or Tim from Stables Equine.
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    Badminton XC coverage is not live via the BBC red button this year

    Typically the only time of the day I've got any meetings, right when Will, Ros, Pippa and Olly are due to go in. Gutted! Away Cruising looked a bit on his toes for that, bit of a shame for Harry after having to withdraw on his last one. Hopefully tomorrow is smooth for them!
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    Badminton XC coverage is not live via the BBC red button this year

    bit annoyed that it boots you off at the end of the live stream, was watching a bit delayed as work kept getting in the way. Don't they know it's dressage day?! But looking forward to watching the coverage after lunch.
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    Badminton TV dressage

    It might be the quality you're streaming at as well, if you're happy with it not being super crisp dropping it down to 480p might help!
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    Badminton XC coverage is not live via the BBC red button this year

    Watching from the start now, the quality isn't great but that might be my internet! Very excited for today.
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    For those of you who have taken a break - how did you cope?

    Just to add, obviously it'll depend on schedules and all sorts of other stuff but are there any charities you could volunteer for that'll help get your horsey fix in? I know roles are really sought after but no harm in having a nosy if there's anything around you and you've got capacity.
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    For those of you who have taken a break - how did you cope?

    I'm on a break at the moment, (had to put my last one down) haven't been able to go back for financial reasons, burnt through savings on vet bills and schooling livery. I have every intention of going back, but it has to be on my terms so for now I'm enjoying not having to face the elements...
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    I just bought my first cob! Introduction + feed advice + photos!

    Crikey Red just caught up on this, what a rollercoaster! Echo all the other posters saying just how lucky the gorgeous Rigsby is to have such a dedicated person (/team of people, go Mr Red) in his corner. Keeping all the fingers and toes I have crossed that the upward trend continues and he's...
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    PTS or keep going

    I see what you mean, it can be easy to look at it without the emotional attachment but I think we're all very aware of the emotional attachment and bond you can have so it's not a throwaway bit of advice from anyone here. I was in OP's shoes (or similar at least) and I couldn't keep him in a...
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    European eventing championships

    It's annoying to be dropping Ros' dressage score as it was so well marked but yes still a team chance. I didn't watch his dressage but he is a very strong horse with a tendency to go a bit 'deaf', she must be gutted. Makes a bit more sense why perhaps they weren't the first choice for Tokyo...
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    European eventing championships

    Oh crikey Ros!!!
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    European eventing championships

    That's fair enough, like I said was probably a reach!
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