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    Suncream - pink nosed ponies

    Sudocrem for me
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    Lifting rolling water barrels to empty them into trough?

    I used H2Go, it worked well for a low trough- I had an extra large plaster's bath
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    Lifting rolling water barrels to empty them into trough?

    How about a wheelbarrow water bag? Depending on the height of your trough
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    Any new developments in grazing muzzles? What's best right now?

    I agree, it's not perfect but the flexible filly is the best I've found and I've probably tried most of them.
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    Biting advice - Youngster

    I would try a happy tongue bit; it's possible he dislikes tongue pressure, and in my experience, having a straight bar helps them to be more stable in the contact.
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    Best back warmer for pre-exercise

    I agree with the comment above about the standard equilibrium massage pad warming up the back- the increased circulation plus the actual pad warms the back up if used properly. There was a study that indicated that these pads also increase stride length if used regularly. I really rate mine and...
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    Full Length Breast Bars

    I agree with what others have said, I have always found that horses travel better with full-width bars. It might be worth checking ebay etc before ordering new? Got mine from a local seller on ebay for about half the new cost!
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    What jobs fit around horses?

    You can get student finance for a second degree if it's certain healthcare degrees, if that is something you would like to do: Nursing , Midwifery and Allied Health professionals eg. Occupational Therapy, Physio, Radiography and a few others.... My friend is a Diagnostic Radiographer and mostly...
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    Premier Equine / Swish / Weatherbeeta Rugs

    I'd like to try a swish rug but they always seem to be out of stock
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    Cost of mobile scan on foreleg

    I have paid around £250 (South East England, big specialist equine vet practice)
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    Would you scope or see how they go?

    Great update, hope all is still going well
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    Am I a humourless killjoy?

    I dislike it. I also don't like the way they call their horses names patchy tw@t etc. Not for me.
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    Eventing Cruising / Cavalier Royale or Ginger Dick?

    Cruising bloodlines have the reputation of being a professional's horse, whereas Ginger Dick more amateur friendly. However, as the poster above says, I would look more at individual temperament (first and foremost), then athleticism and conformation. Not from the point of view of a show horse...
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    Horse trailers? The good and the ones to avoid

    I really love my little ifor williams 505. I bought it refurbished from a main dealer, it's lighter and easier to tow and maneuver than my previous 510 - there's only a small difference in size between the two models, but I really notice it, especially in the narrow lanes.
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    It's the Eventing Euros this week

    Is the XC on the Fei youtube channel or only on clip my horse?
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