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    Farrier prices??

    Barefoot farrier (fully qualified farrier who now only does barefoot horses). £50 a trim, but not sure how much of that is travel. He only does my horse at the yard, and isnt local. But he definitely improves my horses feet, is working with recent x-rays, and doesnt take too much off or...
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    Saddle fit opinions

    Not Sbloom but I think she is only commenting on the two sets of recent pictures that show full horse. I also think the yellow saddle is tipping back. All the weight would be in the cantle area. I'd not ride in that saddle.
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    Rider Physios

    Chartered Physiotherapists | Epsom Physiotherapy https://www.epsomphysiotherapy.co.uk/the-team/chartered-physiotherapists/ Sonja rides and teaches riding too.
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    Vets, therapists and PSSM

    This kissing spine is not diagnosed from x-rays alone. It also needs another factor such as an improvement if relevant area is nerve blocked. Some spine changes never cause pain. Similar with hock x-rays. You generally need to triangulate to get a meaningful diagnosis.
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    Vets, therapists and PSSM

    This kissing spine is not diagnosed from x-rays alone. It also needs another factor such as an improvement if relevant area is nerve blocked. Some spine changes never cause pain. Similar with hock x-rays. You generally need to triangulate to get a meaningful diagnosis.
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    What to do with a horse that cannot be ridden (just after you got him or her)

    there is no right decision. They are very expensive pets if you dont own land / rent land directly. The right decision for you is the one that sits right with you and you can sleep at night with. For me the decision isnt clear cut, it depends on the horse and the situation.
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    Tri-Tec - Is it as good as they say?

    Thanks, and I think this will help - MULTIAUCTION -> 2ml 5ml 10ml 20ml BD Syringe +20cm Tube Pet Dog Cat Feeding Vet | eBay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181785874345?var=482032074329
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    Wedges on shoes for check ligament issue

    I think the Equine Documentalist / Yogi Sharp in the UK will also offer similar consultation and shoeing. They seem to both follow each other's work, I think.
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    Horse buying anxiety

    Yes it is normal especially after bad past experiences. Good luck with vetting and hopefully new horse.
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    Best fly mask for an itchy pony

    I I have long liked these as hard to get off and hard wearing. Current horse in about 3 days managed to rub bald patches under his chin where the strap goes!
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    New livery yard what questions

    How far to get to the nearest bridleway / off road riding. I looked round one yard, asked this question and yard manager didnt know. I asked a livery on the yard, and said 40 minutes road hack to get to off road riding!!!!
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    Balancer question - forageplus

    Interestingly I have just calculated what the 3kg of Saracen's releve mix he also has a day provides. So he would seem to get 24.5gms magnesium a day, and a fair bit amino acids lysine and methionine from the Releve as well as a reasonable amount of Sodium. I give 50ml of salt, the Laminae...
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    What's your nervous riding song?

    Down the way, where the soliders were gay and the sun shines brightly and Once I caught a fish alive Both from nursery songs nearly 40 years ago!
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    Best hoof products?

    I thought the constant switching between very dry and wet was what made feet expand and contract and crack?
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    Best hoof products?

    I likr red horse products e.g. HydroHoof - Red Horse (redhorseproducts.com) https://redhorseproducts.com/shop/hoof-care/hydrohoof/ Though I have heard of people using hand moisturising cream on dry feet and deliberately over flowing water trough to make a damp area around it, so get to stand...
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