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    Thorn in fetlock...treatment options for a retired 20yo mare

    Hi all. Last Thursday night I pulled a thorn out of my mare's fetlock (it was about 1/2" long and a little thinner than a matchstick).It must have been in there from the Wednesday as she was in all day Thursday. There was no blood or pus and I sprayed purple spray directly in the wound and hot...
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    Napping or genuine difficulty?

    Thank you tonks. I will work on this :-)
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    Napping or genuine difficulty?

    Hi all, We backed and lightly rode our 7 year old section c mare the end of last summer. She has been brought back into work, both ride and drive this past couple of months. She has a lovely canter but has a problem turning. I aak for bend and she will turn her head but not her body. I...
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    2 Year Old Coloured - to show as native/non-native?

    I know! She's 3/4 hairy beasts! I had no intention of plaiting/pulling when I bought her....still it will make a change. She's such a cool dude, it doent matter to me how much/little hair she has though :-) I wont be saying that the morningof a show....hehe! Have a little gander at th pics...
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    2 Year Old Coloured - to show as native/non-native?

    Oh ******, I was afraid you would say that...better start learning to plait...I've only ever had Secton Cs & Ds before!! hehe! Thanks nic, she's an absolute sweetie to go with it! Thanks Gloi, I was thinking this. Part-bred Welsh is also an option for us :-) Eve x
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    2 Year Old Coloured - to show as native/non-native?

    Hi Everyone, This is my litle star, Bobbi. I bought her last year thinking I would show her as a native but she hasnt quite turned out as hairy as I thought. She is 1/2 Section D, 1/4 Irish Cob and 1/4 Missouri Foxtrotter. Do you think I should show unplaited native or plaited...
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    First Season Showing - Training/fitness help

    Hi everyone, Thank you for your helpful replies. I am trying to ride her at least 4 times a week. Up and down our hilly lane and around the fields. Its just walk and trot at the moment until she gets fitter and more balanced. She will be hacked out to the bridle path once a week and we...
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    First Season Showing - Training/fitness help

    Hi all, My name is Eve, I'm new to the forum and will post an introduction later :o) We have a 7 year old Section C Mare called Katie. My partne and I broke her in last year nd would like o take he to a few shows this year. I would like to enter a few showing classes, progressing to some...
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