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    Livery wanted Bolton

    Hi all, looking for the impossible - my head is banging trying to come up with a solution. Anyone know of any livery yards Bolton, no more than 15 mins away from BL7 area? Must have arena, large stables and, most importantly, winter turnout that is flat and well managed. Current yard is a...
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    Best turnout boots + clipping legs? Mud fever

    Hi all, recently got my old mare back and she is prone to mud fever in the winter and I am keen to get on top of it quickly with a good plan set it place. First of all - turnout boots. At the moment she just has on some tendon boots to prevent knocks but I am wanting to invest in some turnout...
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    Which Balancer to Feed?

    I've fed the Top Spec Comprehensive balancer previously and absolutely love the stuff! It gave my mare a lovely sheen on her coat and just that bit extra *sparkle* for ridden work. Plus, i can be confident her nutritional requirements are being met. Some horses on the yard are on Baileys Lo Cal...
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    Hind medial suspensory branch strain

    And why does this thread not surprise me... OP something needs to change. Time after time I read about lameness problems with this particular horses so do not expect sympathy. This horse is not up to the workload you are asking for and has broken, simple. He needs a different vet opinion, some...
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    Other livery feeding my pony haylage when I've asked him not too

    Sorry if I am reading this wrong but it sounds like pony gets one hay block a day plus a hard feed in the morn? Is there much grass? I'm sorry but I would probably do the same in that situation. Dieting or not, horses need continuous access to forage and if it snows, this needs to be...
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    Which bit for an ex racer/tbs?

    Mine is in the Jeffries Harmony, kind of a rip off of the neue schule verbindend.
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    Kauto Star at Olympia last night

    Watching the video and interview, and although it does make unpleasant viewing, I agree with what LC is saying to be honest. Owing an ex racehorse myself, if I push her into intimidating situations she is unsure of, she will totally switch off, go dead to the leg and become frankly...
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    What do you feed?

    1 scoop alfa a oil, 1.5 mugs topspec comprehensive, 1 scoop rolled oats and 1 mug linseed x2 plus a scoop of alfa a oil before work in winter. + ad lib haylage Goes down to 1 feed in summer. Poor dooer TB in light work rode for 45 mins 5/6 days a week mix of hacking and schooling.
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    Horsey resolutions for 2014

    Looking back at this I have only accomplished 1 and 2 hahaha! Life gets in the way sometimes... although number 3 should be ticked off in Jan. My 2015 resolutions? Just have fun for our last summer together, no pressure :)
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    What do you feed your horses?

    Mine gets 2 scoops Alfa A Oil, 3 mugs Topspec Comprehensive balancer and 2 mugs linseed split between two feeds. She also gets a double handful of chaff before work. When she is in harder work she gets up to 1.5 scoops of rolled oats.
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    Dressage saddle recommendations?

    Thank you! I do know a local saddler who does this but she only seems to have very low budget saddles in that I'm not too keen on, I'll have to get searching.
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    Dressage saddle recommendations?

    Thank you! That's really helpful, I've had a nosy at the Jaguar and it looks lovely.
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    Dressage saddle recommendations?

    I'm after upgrading my old GP to a dressage saddle for my high withered TB. I have a budget up to around £700 at a push and I'm struggling to find anything suitable in that price range. I prefer large knee rolls and a deep seat to feel more secure, something similar to an Equipe Emporio (but I'm...
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    Chaff or no Chaff?

    I was always in the 'no' camp until recently. I used to feed speedibeet but my horse felt very 'flat' to ride and had some tummy issues. I started giving a scoop of alfa a oil as she came in before riding which seemed to help so I've swapped the beet out of her main feeds also. She seems better...
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    Anyone bought a horse people said wasnt a good idea?

    I bought mine despite her being way too young and totally unsuitable for a 15 year old, even after her decking me on viewing. I am still not too sure what my thought process was that day! Anyway 2 and a half years on she is an absolute sweetheart and the work that has gone into her makes it...
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