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    eggs replied to the thread Hay prices.
    Our grass hasn't really got going yet but it is still pretty cold at night. The horses seem to be finding it interesting though as they...
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    eggs replied to the thread Double gates in wind.
    I ended up driving a thick metal earth stake into the ground by the gate that I tended not to use and tied them together to keep that...
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    I like those ones that say "five star home only." Who the hell says, "Well, I will only provide a three star home....?" Are horses...
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    eggs replied to the thread Lost my horse today.
    I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your boy. Sometimes despite all our best efforts accidents just happen and every so often...
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    eggs replied to the thread Winter Rug with Liners.
    I tend to use Horseware, Swish and Premier Equine and find the liners and hoods are interchangeable between makes. I tend to go for a...
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    eggs replied to the thread Another 'which yard'.
    I don't like individual turnout so would go for option A.
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    eggs replied to the thread To move or not to move ?.
    I would move especially as you are not sure if your kids will remain interested. Having other children around plus an additional pony...
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    eggs replied to the thread WWYD - Unhappy with vet service.
    I am very sorry to hear about your mare and all you are going through. Sadly even with perfect communication and treatment (which you...
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    eggs replied to the thread Youngster Tough Choice.
    In general I backed my youngsters in the autumn of their 3rd year and then turned them away over winter. When they came back into work...
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    eggs replied to the thread Would you retire this mare?.
    FWIW I would retire her to the field as it sounds as though she is happy there. If she started to struggle then I would pts.
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    I agree with the others that it is a confidence issue (you) and your pony has picked up on this. For now I would only try picking his...
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    To be honest I just took their hind shoes off and didn't do anything special. I think hinds are easier for them than taking off their...
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    eggs replied to the thread Help - new horse lame.
    First I would get you vet up asap to see if the reason for the lameness can be ascertained. If the vet suspected it was something that...
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    eggs replied to the thread V quick Dressage Question.
    I know it is too late for you but I don't usually use a stock these days and just have a button up shirt. Last summer I was competing...
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    eggs reacted to FieldOrnaments's post in the thread Horse Colouring? with Haha Haha.
    She's very pretty regardless of what you call her colour. :) 😍 Be grateful, you have a well put together animal in a nice shade...
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