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    Spare wheel on horsebox

    I have 'get you home ' insurance for my 7.5 ton Cargo. They stipulate that the should be a spare wheel carried inside. They are understandably not prepared to grovel underneath trying to unbolt heavy probably filthy wheel. I obtained my spare from a lorry dismantler and stand it at living end...
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    Slightly overpriced? And a bit sad?

    She is a sad sight, looks more than twenty, offer to give her a good home and tlc. They should be ashamed of trying to sell her in that condition. Its possible she has cushings looking at her tummy and loss of muscle. What is happening to her at the moment in this awful cold weather?
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    Crib Biting / Wind Suckers

    Does crib biting cause stomach ulcers? What are the symptoms?Our mare started this when in previous ownership and shut in most of time. She is now out 24-7 and gets much worse in the winter particularly straight to fence after feed. Otherwise a cracking horse.
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    Bending round the inside leg

    Have you tried when in the stable getting her to bend her head round to her saddle on both sides and also down to her knees, floor and between her front legs all in pursuit of a piece of carrot or any favourite titbit? Repeat these exercises several times morning and night. Doing this...
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