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I use nuumed high wither numnahs. They are the lighter weight ones is it 6oz?? £50 odd i think. They are great, use one for hunting so washed twice a week and still as good as new. Nuumed use british wool. i prefer wool to sheep skin. washes and lasts longer and stick to the horses hair better. d

You would have to re seed the field after so wouldnt be common. Once roundup has made the crop wilt it is perfectly safe to graze. would not do any harm to livestock. oilseed rape is sprayed off before harvest and that ends up in the human food chain.

There is full winter turnout. Her animals are out 7am to 5 pm every day. part of the problem is we are making up the rules as we progress. this is my home/farm and we never intended to take liveries. all facilities have been put in for my use and now some liveries seem the next progression...

I have a livery who is a happy hacker, hates using the arena. The only thing she uses it for is, after hacking she puts the horse and its companion donkey onto the surface to roll and play. Am i being unreasonable in asking her not to do that? it makes me really mad. that arena cost me a...

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=851441114919663&set=a.851441084919666.1073741896.100001613483225&type=1&theater This picture says it all to the kind of day we had. was nice to see everyone, but thats as far as we got, hounds never got out :-( dumfriesshire and stewartry foxhounds

Dont know if this link will work, but this is Annie. so proud of her and pleased with myself. First season hunting in my second year of riding. Started off a puffing fatty (me and her) now we can charge with the best of them! loving it...

as a novice i am very much a pick and pop hunter. There are loads in our field that dont jump. we look for the gates. But dont expect anyone to wait for you though they will crack on. never spoils the day for me. Speak to the hunt sec as above, they usually want people to come so are full of...

I have a couple of these for different horses. the geldings fleece seems to stay down the neck, he has the detach a neck version. the mare has the all in one and the fleece sticks out above the waterproof section. she always look like i am trying to kill her when i do up that last plastic...

Just been for a test drive, and it went really well. My horse never looked likely to hit the grooms compartment division. i could see here bracing against the drivers bulkhead . she seemed to travel really well and i think i am pleased with it! we will see how it works over time! thanks for...

There is nowhere to fix a breast bar at the minute. I would have to make one and i would have to do a bit of redesigning the dividing gate, but anything is possible. It has a camera fitted and i think i will have a trip and see how my mare travels. I like the idea of not having something to get...

Just bought a 3.5t horsebox. It doesnt have a breast bar. the groom area is separated by a full bulkhead wall. the horses are rear facing, facing this partition. Alexanders do one for proffesional racehorse transporters and this is a copy of it. It has been used on a race yard for a while and...

Weathabeeta freestyles they do a 1200d and a 1680d i have one of each and they are crammed with features. i really like them! d

Weathabeeta freestyles they do a 1200d and a 1680d i have one of each and they are crammed with features. i really like them! d

I have 2 hit airs. a high viz and a black for hunting in. They are so light you dont know you have them. you actually miss not wearing it, i have developed a habit of putting my hands in it like the police do with their vests!. set it off for the first time hunting on tuesday. no idea how i...

This is my first ever season, and it has been amazing. i have seen so much wonderful country. weve had stunning beach sun rises. Misty country house meets and so much more. we had a 4 in the field day the other tuesday. it was great a very social hack! I hope it stays this good d