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    desperate help wanted

    can any one help me. my 19 yr old retired tb has started fence walking, happy to go out but only till 1-2 pm then starts pacing up and down. out with 2 others. real pain as coming in sweating everyday, today left him out and bought others in. -just out of frustration. has hay out there and grass...
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    diy problems and yard owner

    hi, require advice, am on a yard where i keep my 2 horses, yard owner is useless, other person at yard has 2 horses, dosent have insurance, lack of concern and safety of other horses. doesnt call vet when horse is injured, which has been for weeks as she didnt sort out problem, now horse has...
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    How much do you pay for straw?

    we pay £3 per bale, off yard we are in wiltshire
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    out at night

    hi, just enquiring, my lads are out at night, in during day, to protect from our hot summer days, lol! i think it is cold at night and am considering swapping them over to in at night. my youngster has coat like a bear already, would appreciate your advice with thanks
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    going to scream...

    please help me, have some people on diy yard where i keep my pony. they are the most ignorant people i have ever met. they leave gates open, school full of jumps and today found a skipp bucket outside my stable door, full of there horses droppings. i have said things to them and getting no...
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    dentistry

    hi, just a querie, my horse had his teeth looked at yesterday, previous dentists have alwasys used a gag, and horse has had to be sedated for this. yesterday, qualified locum came out and did not use gag, horse didnt need sedating, which is great but he just filed back teeth. a bit concerned as...
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    Horse Insurance Companies

    i use pet plan, very good, my lad had colic surgery. paid out quickly. very please with them.
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    new horse - settling in alone...

    i must agree, some company would be best. especially as new home. stress can cause alot of long term problems, could you not borrow a pony from someone, good luck to you both x
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    advice needed, laid back pony

    hi, have just bought a 3 year old, who is very laid back,,, but maybe just a little laid back. just started to break him, but a real struggle to get into trot, fine in field, occasionally seen cantering around. looks well, and is a joy to own. am i exprecting too much, used to nippier ponies...
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    Seriously stressed out - advise needed

    sorry things are hard at mo, you need time to settle, but saying that the dreaded winter is round the corner... hope things work out for you both.
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    diy yard problems

    why do some people make other peoples life hard.. we have someone who refuses to shut gates, despite being rules of owner. also seems to think everyone is happy with their mess etc. school full of jumps etc. so annoying, have spoke to her numerous times re gate but getting no where. advice please
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