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    Colt turned out with in season mares

    Thanks for all your thoughts. Confirmed I was not being unreasonably concerned! When he arrived he was very coltish with one of the older mares who was in season and he definitely showed interest, so YO thankfully realised he couldn't go out with the girls. However, he's going now as it's...
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    Colt turned out with in season mares

    I've seen a few previous posts about this but still can't make my mind up...So wanted to see what people's thoughts were on this situation. My YO has agreed to look after a friends 9 month old colt and announced it's going in with the other ponies, my mare and another slightly older one...
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    Shoes or boots?

    It really depends on what suits him best and sounds like you've a good farrier who is patient enough to let him settle. You could try using a horselyx to distract him before resorting to Sedalin. If you do try boots I'd recommend the Easyboot Black Country gloves, but also heard good things...
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    A saddler in South Staffordshire ?

    Hi, If you haven't yet found anyone yet I would highly recommend Emma Arden (just got married so is now Hallam) Calton Saddlery 07528 729293 She has plenty in and takes her time making sure you're happy. Very genuine and professional.
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    Hoof boots on HWSS pony???

    Hi, Apols replying so late on, have only just joined h&h. Sorry to hear your pony has this too. How did you get on with hoof boots? My 5yo mare has HWSD & wore Easycare transition hoof boots all summer for turnout. She wasn't ridden for 5 months. Had her in Easycare glue ons in front for...
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