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    Paddock Maintenance Equipment

    Thank you for your prompt advice. I'm considering using my Dads Massey Ferguson 35 tractor. Was concerned it would be too big and heavy. Just thought I could change the tyres on the tractor. I agree the contractors know best and the equipment will be maintained.
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    Jump Stirrups

    Hi would like to find out about jump stirrups after my lesson last night my trainer advised on my flexi bend ones are not stable for my feet. I have a knee ACL injury recovering from so not strong in right leg. lots of hype with free form stirrups. I have a jump saddle and will be aiming to...
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    Paddock Maintenance Equipment

    Hello, We have 4 acres of grazing and would like advice on paddock equipment. The husband is keen on an ATV with attachments. I'm considering a ride on mower with a tow attachment. The land is clay and will be flooded in the winter so low pressure tyres essential. My shopping list of...
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    Fitted Rubber Matting Bedding Recommendations

    Hello, Does anyone have advice on fitted rubber stable matting and companies they would recommend? Also we considering using straw instead of shavings due to difficulty to dispose of shavings. We are based near York. Look forward to hearing from you all.
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    New 4x4 Dilema

    Hello Everyone I currently tow a Ifor Williams HB505 with a Jeep Grand Cherokee 3L CRD. I'm commuting 50 miles a day and need a car for motorway commute and some off road driving. I'm looking to change the Jeep for a smaller 4x4 which can tow the Ifor Williams HB505 and still be ecomonical...
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    Towing with a Skoda Octavia Scout?

    Hello Everyone I currently tow a Ifor Williams HB505 with a Jeep Grand Cherokee 3L CRD. I'm commuting 50 miles a day and need a car for motorway commute and some off road driving. I'm looking to change the Jeep for a smaller 4x4 which can tow the Ifor Williams HB505 and still be ecomonical...
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    Up With the Lark Stallion and progeny

    I'm very taken with Up With The Lark Stallion after seeing him perform at the Yorkshire Sports Horse Stallion parade. I would be interested to hear from anyone who has used him as a sire and has any progeny? I'm considering using him with my Hanovarian mare for a potential eventer/hunter...
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    Livery Yards near Selby

    I would be interested to hear from anyone about livery yards around Selby. I''m looking for full livery with good hacking and a school. Any suggestions? Thanks and look forward to hearing from you all.
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