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    Places to buy 'colourful' tack?

    Have you tried Zilco. The tack is a man made synthetic which lasts ages! i have a red headcllar and a black and silver bridle. Both worth there weight in gold.
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    My horse bit me tonight

    Hello I believe that when a horse is behaving out of character it is normally related to pain. You said he had a suspensory Injury a while back, sometimes the horse will compensate throught different connective tissues, which then results in secondary problems. It could also be a result of...
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    Rubber stable mat recommendations please

    i myself havent had any experience but i do know cow matting is really cheap to buy and very robust. Might be worth further investigation. :) :)
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    Dry hay causing a cough - what to do? (also in NL)

    You could try steaming the hay? pour boiling water over the top and then place a bucket over it to steam it.Or alternatively you could have a look at the hay you are buying. some can be more dusty than others. I find the more expensive seed hay or that not made completey from meadow seeds are...
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    Buying a Labrador puppy, tips/advice please!!!

    Hi My family occasionly breed labradors and my tips for buying a labrador are: Check the pedigree of the dog - check for inbreeding and how close, the closer the inbreeding the more prone they are to health problems. Ask to see the Dam and Sire - this will help you deterimine the...
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    My horse is short behind!

    have you tried Veterinary Thermal Imaging? Saw this on line and wondered if it may be of any use? http://www.veterinary-thermal-imaging.com/index.php/our-services/equine-thermography/horse-back-problems-and-pain
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    Dog driving me mad, advice and a slap please :)

    Hello, My advice is to leave a radio on during the day, it makes it seem as if people are still in. We have dogs in kennels and they permently have a radio on. If shes distructive of bedding etc when in a cage, remove it to prevent her from getting the chance to. Her behaiour may just be a...
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    new surgical, therapeutic or pharmaceutical treatment method.

    Hello, Thank you for your comments, i'm going to look at Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy but i cant find any where on when it was first used. Im hoping it wasnt before 2005 :/
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    new surgical, therapeutic or pharmaceutical treatment method.

    Hello, Does any one know of a new surgical, therapeutic or pharmaceutical treatment method within the last five years. Any help will be great :)
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