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    Riding lessons in Germany

    http://www.performancehorses.org/Training.html http://www.peopletohorses.com/en/courses_medals.php You didn't say what levelyour daughter is riding to. Here are a couple of web sites that may be of interest. I have got a couple of others that I will try to find for you.
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    What are the options for a rig?

    Here is some information on rigs, and the surgical options for treating them. http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/horses/facts/info_cryptorchidism.htm
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    Has anyone else seen this?

    Yep, the fridge sure beats the h*ll out of a hipflask;)
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    Wonky rider- physio, chiro, anyone-else-o?

    http://www.bodyconditioning.net/index.html For anyone in the Cambs/Beds area, I would reccommend Lucy Haith. She was head physio at the Royal Ballet, and sorted me out.
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    Has anyone else seen this?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnF2ROKtdMY Once I would have been happy if my horse's coat was glossy, now I've got bigger ambitions:cool:
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    Highlands....

    Oooh pretty pony TW. BTW an arab /highland cross can be really nice. A bit more snort than your average highland and a bit more bone than your average arab. Here is what the judge will be looking for if yourfriend decides to show in M andM classes...
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    Highlands....

    I'm not too up on breeding but pm me them and I will see what I can find out. If she is pure bred there should be no problems showing with the HPS I believe they also have classes for part breds. She should be able to show with the NPS as well. I believe that there are several Highland...
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    Highlands....

    you could try contacting the HPS with questions. If your friends pony has a prefix or suffix ie something of Hunthall or Balmoral Something, it often lets you know which stud bred the pony, and you can approach the breeder. http://www.highlandponysociety.com/ By the way, Highlands are...
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    Finally I'm a horse ownder! Anyone else with an American Saddlebred?

    http://www.american-saddlebred.co.uk/index.htm Here is the British ASB society webpage. I believe they register partbred as well as pure breds if you want to go out and about with her. She looks really great. I don't own an ASB, but have ridden some in the USsome time ago. They tend to be...
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    Anyone with experience of Canker?

    http://www.equipodiatry.com/canker1.htm Here is another site, again from the USA, but quite an informative site. Hope it helps, and good luck with your horse.
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    Frankenhorse?

    You're welcome VVV, Kenny always made me laugh too, and I know a lot about the backside-hinderence effect too unfortunetly.:o
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    Frankenhorse?

    Oh I love Kenny Everett, so just for you VVV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqOh4z2ASdk :D
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    Frankenhorse?

    From what I understand, it is the result of a genetic defect. Some years ago, a horse called Impressive introduced a gene which resulted in hyperkalimic periodic paralysis http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperkalemic_periodic_paralysis Despite the chance of having their horse drop down dead...
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    Frankenhorse?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jykyk3Kn_ag&feature=player_embedded I am also a member of an American horse forum. Because they are always going on about Quarter Horses, I decided to do a little research about them. I came across this video on Youtube. This is probably one of the ugliest...
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    Back in the olden days....

    Can I come please, I promise to sew all my plaits with thread, bone my boots and wear my olive green padded jacket. Can I ride in my half pannel saddle too.
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