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    North east sports horses?

    Jack Thomas Watson isn’t far from them. I have heard much better things about him than I have of north east sports horses (think he’s called Gav Hetherton or something similar) might be worth contacting him if you are looking in that area.
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    Irish breeders without warmblood?

    I've just bought a lovely 4yo ISH (TIH) her pedigree is mainly ID, she has 11.7% TB blood. Her dam is ISH, who was sired by an ID out of another ISH. I'm very pleased with her so far she has a lovely temperament and a nice fine head. She is grey though :eek:
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    What are the rough estimates?

    I don't compete but I can give you my rough costs for DIY in the north west Stable rent £110 pcm Hay 15p per pound (have to weigh nets) Bedding £9 for shavings on site (price recently increased) Muck collection £2 per month Turn out/bring in £1 each way. My best guestimate I'd say £200-£300...
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    Having a horse put down - Injection or Gun ?

    I had mine PTS by injection with sedation as an emergency due to colic, by my vet who had known him a long time. He'd had a seizure so was already laying on the ground, but as horrible a situation it was, I was able to stroke his lovely as he slipped away. It was as peaceful as it could have...
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    Could You Gel With A Grumpy Horse?

    My old boy was a grumpy soul in the stable around food. He didn't appreciate you being in his stable once his food was in there, and would also protest with ears back and grumpy faces if you didn't tie his hay net up as quickly as he would like. He was such a safe horse to ride. Pretty...
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    Instructor Cheshire

    I really like Andrew Collins he is a great chap think he goes down that way ??
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    Big horse yard m6 before Stafford service's

    Were you by any chance working for a very British airline too?! ?
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    Big horse yard m6 before Stafford service's

    I’ve always wondered this!! I was up and down the m6 twice a week to Heathrow and always looked over to see all the horses ?
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    Livery price advice

    Yeah there is a weigh hook next to the big bales of hay so we just fill the net, weigh and write down on our livery sheet each day what we’ve taken. There is a lot of trust involved and YO never spot checks. But then we are an honest bunch. I know this system wouldn’t work at a lot of places...
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    Current horse market - am I being unrealistic?

    I have seen this one! Unfortunately he’s about 6 hours from me which is just too far ?
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    Livery price advice

    I wouldn't include hay/haylage either. My YO charges by the lb for hay. Currently 15p per lb which I think helps keep wastage down. We have sheets and we write down how much we've used each day, I find it works well. But we're a nice yard and no one takes the mick putting down less than they've...
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    Current horse market - am I being unrealistic?

    This sounds very similar to the horse I had vetted last week. I was totally gutted when the vet said it was lame on a small circle. I guess the issue is yeah, lots of people want a similar horse to me but the amount available doesn't meet the demand! I think this is why I am also feeling really...
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    Current horse market - am I being unrealistic?

    Hi again, sorry I've posted quite a few threads recently. I lost my old boy about 6 weeks ago, and have been looking for a new friend since. My budget is up to £7500 which I thought would be reasonable. I'm really struggling to even find anything under this price, let alone something...
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    Cost of 5 stage vetting

    I paid £370 for a 5 stage vetting last week.
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    “Passed” vetting but lameness spotted

    The horse was 7 years old and asking price of £8000. The vet wasn’t my usual vet and wasn’t asked what the price tag was (this my first experience of having a vetting done) If it was half that price then yes maybe but I figured it’s a lot of money to spend on something that is showing potential...
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