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    pads of fat UNDER the saddle

    hi new pony has a pad of fat under the cantle, she's otherwise quite slim (native) and her ribs are visible but not unhealthily so. The fatty pads are not painful so press and she enjoys a good massage so I don't think it's anything sinister, cos there's n pain response in her back. But saddle...
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    Hacking nerves woe - help please!

    when my mare was young I used to soak her hay in heavy duty binbags, which were easy to empty and lug the hay to her stable. She became bombproof apart from fearing the horse eating trolls that lurk behind wayside stones and under large dock leaves. but combine harvesters, motorway bridges...
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    What towing vehicle and trailer do you have?

    Jeep Cherokee ltd and newish ifor Williams both 2nd hand and only have them because they were within my budget to get the ponies mobile jeep has ridiculous 4.7 auto petrol engine and so tows like a dream without trailer I drive v slowly as well so fuel economy not as bad as it could be 10/10...
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    Reversing the trailer - why cant I do it first time!!

    I can reverse and get the trailer to turn in the direction I want but I cannot straighten up again. can anyone help please?
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    Ladies of a certain age.....

    Eddie Macken inspiring the hackamore craze of the late 70s standing martingales lampwick girths the elastic chin strap always over the peak of the riding hat long long hacks to rallies or shows jute rugs (unforgettable) and completely shapeless green canvas new zealands with chains to hold them...
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    Very worried about my youngster's conformation.....

    great lateral work, that hind leg is really coming under the body
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    Installing new water supply to paddock

    Hello, please can anyone advise? I am applying to SW Water for a new water supply to my field. What diameter pipe should I request to run about 25 metres and to feed a water trough and a tap? And then do I need a plumber or what? What will the water supply actually comprise? I will be asking SW...
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