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    In hand showing a Lewitzer X ID?

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    In hand showing a Lewitzer X ID?

    Sorry, I'm not super on here! I've tried another photo below! I've tried to pop a full body photo below, he is the pony on the left, he had 4 legs that are white up to the knee, no feather. Thanks so much Pinkvboots :)
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    In hand showing a Lewitzer X ID?

    Hi I am local showing my Lewitzer X ID on Sunday. He is 15.2hh relatively finely build and a very pretty coloured. I am plaiting him up, but not sure which bridle to put him in. I'm used to showing cobs!! Can he wear one of those posh blingy browbands and a finer bridle like the sports...
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    Temporary Menage

    Thank you! Out of curiosity, aprox how many tonnes of a surface would I need to fill a 20 by 40 arena?
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    Temporary Menage

    Hi All, I am based on a yard to myself with 8 acres and 5 stables. We are in Tamworth, UK, and due to overhead pylons and the high speed rail planning, we cannot build a permanent school at the moment, well not that we can't, more don't want to spend thousands as we wouldn't get it back...
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    Feeding a good doer lacking muscle

    5yrs Irish X 15.2
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    Feeding a good doer lacking muscle

    As above really. Horse is a good doer. Not over weight but has a good little grass belly, his ribs are still able to be felt. He also lacks lots of muscle. Any of the other horse I have ever had lacking muscle I have fed a conditioning feed as well as suitable and correct work. I don't...
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    Towing Vehicle

    Someone kindly wrote off my beloved 1995 Landrover Discover, so am looking for a new towing vehicle for my Ifor 510 hunter. Our horses vary between 350kg and 700kg, so needs a good tow weight! Swaying towards an auto discovery 3 or nissan pathfinder. Any good reccomendations? Looking to spend...
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    Riding with no Arena

    I have no school at my yard either. I also work 9-5. It was a case of boxing to local EC's in winter and hacking and lunging in field if dry enough weekends. We survived ok but are certainly making the most of the summer months and light nights!
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    First Young Horse - Canter

    Thank you very much be_positive! I haven't ever cantered on the lunge by choice, I mainly use it to encourage downwards stretch in the walk. He has done a few strides accidentally though when he's been excitable!! I will continue with the canter out hacking, we have some nice verges and a kind...
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    First Young Horse - Canter

    Hi All, I am new to the forum ☺ Just looking for a little advice really. I have had horses hor many years, but they have always been 'ready made'! They may have needed fine tuning but the basics were already there! My newest horse I bought last year was an unbroken 4 year old ISH x...
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