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    Getting bute into a fussy eater.

    Ah ok - thought it worth asking
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    Getting bute into a fussy eater.

    Is there a reason he can’t have Danilon instead ? I could never get Bute down mine despite apple juice/mint / molasses etc - I just decided it wasn’t worth the battle for the extra cost if the Danilon
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    How are you?

    Sorry for your loss CMcC ? I am retired so no working from home as such but I live alone so my interaction with people is minimal in normal circumstances anyway, but I’m surprised how much I’m missing a few chats with various people when out & about dog walking. I am still seeing a few dog...
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    Truly the end of an era....

    Not on here much but just seen this. I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear Amy. RIP sweetheart xx
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    Basic ASSISTED DIY LIVERY - what do you pay

    Yes indeed - just comparing it to other yards within the local area but I admit I haven’t looked further afield. Rarely any spaces free so other must think it reasonable too !
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    Basic ASSISTED DIY LIVERY - what do you pay

    £40 pw in Dorset - I think that’s expensive personally but the yard is very convenient
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    Giving Bute for comfort

    My mare was diagnosed with the same, at a similar age in both fronts. She was managed with a daily Danilon and an extra Danilon in her breakfast on days she was ridden. Again only hacked out gently a few times a week. She also had extra Danilon on days where the farrier was coming and a day or...
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    How do you get your livery bill/pay

    Assisted DIY, no extras unless it was winter snow and I couldn’t get there. No reminders or bills I just marked it in my diary when the bill was due and paid online. Never late paying so I don’t know hat she did with those that were
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    Recently lost my horse... mixed feelings.. did a new horse feel daunting?

    WBC I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend. I , too lost my horse recently- she was 25 and I’d had her for nearly 20 years so I do know how you’re feeling. As others have said I think you will know if/when the time is right for you to get another and each of us deal with things...
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    Goodbye my perfect Lily life is so cruel

    I’m so sorry for your loss. How devastating for you. 😢
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    Trying to find a rider for my gelding..

    I had a sharer for my mare for many years. Mare was on full livery so no stable duties, sharer paid £40 pw for 3 days plus competing if she wanted to, once a month or so although this was flexible
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    Saying Goodbye

    Thinking of you today. I had to let my old mare go recently, she’d been with me 19 years. It was very peaceful though and once she’d gone it was a relief in a way to not have to worry about her anymore. I hope you’re ok
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    Tell me about Irish draughts

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    Tell me about Irish draughts

    In action loose jumping Sorry won’t let me upload pic - will try later
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    Tell me about Irish draughts

    My RID mare - Rakish Paddy Sire
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