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    Trakehner

    I sold by trakehner back in the summer (the one in my profile pic!), had him for 3 1/2 years and honeslty had the best temperment, we went swimming bareback etc. His trot was normal, they are WBs. It was unusual for us not get in the 20s in our dressage with the judges always commenting how...
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    Negative Mindset

    I have had my 5 year old 3 months now, hes a 17hh ISH and was and angle to hack untill 3 weeks ago when he suddenly started rearing and spinning round. They weren't full size rears and didn't scare me but he's big and young so it was a bit off putting. Our last few hacks he has been really good...
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    Negative Mindset

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    strangles

    Try THE LOGICAL RANGE---GERM KILL. It is proven to kill strangles and can be used in stables ect. I hope your horses are ok. Also really sorry to ask but if you do order some would you mind mentioning my name (Amity Thwaites) when asked how you heard about the company. (it will be on a text a...
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    Pelham for XC? Roundings or two reins?

    i ride with roundings as i use a pelham for its action not the breaks. (I use a happy mouth one)
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    Calmsden or Chilham Castle BE80?

    I would say Calmsden would be less over subscribed. really nice with the dressage separate from everything
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    How do you afford your horses?

    Not related to the post at all but please can you explain your quote?? I don't really get it.
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    How do you afford your horses?

    I am extremely lucky in that my parents pay for most things (16 still at school), I have a job and babysit so buy everything 'extra' such as boots, saddle pads, grooming stuff ect. BE membership was a xmas present and all I ask for is money or things i need for the horse for Bday, Xmas ect. I...
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    Pony Club tests...

    I know some one who failed B as they were asked "how long does it take to get a horse fit for competition?" They answered "what type for what level" The examiner answered "a normal horse"
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    Schooling - we hate it

    you could try doing it in a field?
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    Horsey Novels?

    dick francis is great. more for teens but The One Dollar horse is great
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    favourite "style" of riding

    eventing 'style' though riding the racehorses (on the gallops) is great fun.....can you tell i like going fast with short stirrups?? I love the dressage aspect to though
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    Grand National

    Considering the first horse I was put on when I went to ride out was 17.3hh (and no we are no allowed to put our feet in the stirrups to get on)........There is also one I ride who seems a small 16hh (fittingly called petite power). Just super sad that Perfect Candidate (PC) fell at the first as...
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    Have horses ruinned your looks?

    hahah I always manage to faceplant the Astro, I managed to bruise my kneecap and was limping about her words were "get off this pitch now I can't risk you for saturday" anyway I carried on only to find my leg covered in blood when i took my leggings of at home. (Safe to say i dint stop when she...
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    Vet recommendations in Warwickshire?

    if they are willing to travel bourton vale all the way
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