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    Always be kind.....

    I wish there was a like button. I always say "walk a mile in their shoes". I hope she will be ok.
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    Cold weather cracked hands- Intensive hand cream

    O'Keefes Working hands - great stuff. I get mine from ebay.
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    Do you have a visiting Robin at the yard?

    I have a robin in my stables who feeds from my hand. He loves currants!! I googled them recently and found out that the average robin only lives for one year & seven months!! I hope mine will live longer as he is so well fed.
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    Warm Wellies?!

    Grubs Frostline for me. The best wellies I have ever had. I suffer really badly from cold feet & these have kept me really warm. Best money I have ever spent. :-)
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    Muck Boot Co

    I don't wish to burst your bubble but before choosing your Muck boots please read the ad I put on Ebay. I was so cross that, 2 weeks after to the warranty running out, the company would not replace the boots that were supposed to be "all singing, all dancing & the best boots since time began...
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    Horsesummer camp in America

    Hi, my son got himself into a university in the US two years ago & set off to the other side of the pond with nervous anticipation. Although it wasn't a summer camp I just wanted to tell you that everyone he has met has been so welcoming & kind. He has made friends that will last him a lifetime...
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    Tell me about Shih Tzus

    My sister has one. He's approximately two years old. Completely laid back dog. Obedient & calm. Spends hours playing with the cat. I love him!!
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    TV programme about dog food (commercial and raw)

    A good friend of mine is in the programme. Her dog has allergies. I'll be watching with interest!
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    how to glue yourself to the saddle on a spooky horse?

    The gel out seat saver gives you a confident "grip" with your saddle. I can still easily do rising trot etc but it definately helps to hold you in place. I have probably de spooked once or so every two months. This includes walking on plastic, flags, feed bags (anything I can get my hands on!) I...
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    how to glue yourself to the saddle on a spooky horse?

    I got an Acavello Seat Saver last year for my birthday. Blooming fantastic!! I ride a small spooky chap who, in a split second can be facing the other way. I've not once felt as I'm departing company with my saddle. I have done lost of de spooking with him in the last couple of years (he is 10...
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    Being car sick- does it improve?

    My yorkie puppy (she was a rescue, 6 months old when I got her) was terribly car sick at the beginning. She grew out of it after 6 months or so. Lots of towels in the car!!
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    Suggestions for a dog for my mum pls

    There is a great website called oldies.org.uk. They have lots of healthy middle aged dogs looking for homes. Good Luck!!
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    Chilblains, boots and self pity :(

    Have you tried Snowfire Chillblain Stick? Really does help.
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    Split finger ends - Help please, what do you use in winter?

    Hello, I'm the hand cream queen in the south east!! I've tried everything in the past & nothing much has helped. I have recently come across O'Keeffe's Working Hands - I think its brilliant. I have been using it for about 3 weeks & would not go back to anything else. I got mine from ebay.
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    Electric fencing and field perimeter fencing

    I've got post & rail fencing around the perimeter of the field. I then divide into paddocks with electric fencing. Peace of mind - if they do get through the electric tape, they can't get out of the field.
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