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    advice needed- my horse chases dogs

    My mare doesn't hate dogs. BUT if they run, she chases, it's like a game to her. Maybe all she needs is one plucky dog!!!
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    Fattening up a skinny TB

    If he is wormed regulary then a good probiotic would be beneficial. Help to keep up the amount of flora in his guts so that any feed he is getting is being digested thoroughly
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    advice needed- my horse chases dogs

    I have told the lady that she chases dogs- her response was that her dogs would have to run faster. I have asked that she goes on a months trial. Was hoping that someone could offer me some advise on how they could cohabit without the chasing
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    Fattening up a skinny TB

    If his ribs aren't showing, I would steer more towards muscle wastage too, probably just from generally doing less during the winter - confined to a stable at night and bad weather- and usually ridden less in winter too. You said that you were riding him twice a week - just work on his...
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    advice needed- my horse chases dogs

    My horse chases dogs if they roam into her field. They always manage to run out in time, it looks like she's just playing chase as she doesn't look agressive when she's chasing but all the same, quite scary for the dog. It's never been a major concern before as my dogs know to stay out of her...
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    Fattening up a skinny TB

    I've always had TBs and in my experience if they need feeding up Alflafa works a treat without too much excess energy. Is the topline, rump and shoulders muscle wastage or the consequence of a cold winter?
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    Grazing available: Great Shelford, Cambridge

    grazing available on a 2 1/2acre field sharing with my mare. £50/month (extra if feeding/AM or PM checks needed...etc)
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    upward fixation of the patella

    Never come across a horse that has this .... but if it causes asymmetry in his gait then it will affect his muscle development. Asymmetry will cause the horse to compensate, one side being prodominantly stronger than the other. Best thing to do is to get the advise of several really good...
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    Seeking livery/grazing in south cambridgeshire

    The livery at Harston- is that Parkhouse?? was going to ring them 2moro
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    Seeking livery/grazing in south cambridgeshire

    Hi, I'm looking for DIY livery or a field for my horse in the South Cambridgeshire area, preferrably close to Duxford. Does anyone know of any?? Cheers for your help
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