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    How good is your hacking?

    We have some amazing hacking but to access it I have to go on the roads for about 15 mins so for this reason I’ve just said it’s ok. The way I go the most is a country lane however it’s quite busy as people use it as a cut through.
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    Honest answers - how often do you pick your horses feet out?

    Every time I bring in from the field so at least once a day.
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    Fly spray recommendations?

    I use power phaser. I think it marginally helps but not against horse flies. I bought one of the 2.5 litre tubs this year and is by far more economical as I have 2 horses. I’ve bought zebra fly rugs this year and they’ve helped, especially my bay horse. just to add, I’ve used quite a few fly...
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    VIP pad - worth it?

    well that answers why my horse didn’t like it and my daughter’s seemed to.
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    Horses that stink

    I’ve noticed that if ever my two have had antibiotics, their poo smells real bad. I assume it kills the good bacteria. You could try so probiotics and see if that makes a difference.
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    DIY/part/full livery wanted cheshire

    Have you tried Adlington Equestrian or Nelson Farm livery?
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    Saddle slipping forward going down hill

    havent tried a crupper, will look into this too! Thank you x
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    Saddle slipping forward going down hill

    Thank you I will look into this x
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    Saddle slipping forward going down hill

    Flynn’s saddle is slipping forward going down hill. He is also misbehaving a bit (I.e. not walking straight, falling out on right shoulder and jogging whilst going down hill. he does have a history of doing this in the past but today when my daughter was on him, I could actually see his...
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    Recommend a hoodie/oodie

    I’ve got an oodie. Highly recommend it.
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    "Nervous" songs

    The power of love by Frankie goes to Hollywood and extreme emergency song is twinkle twinkle little star. also Been known to sing Rhinestone Cowboy, badly.
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    Saddle fitters cheshire

    I use Emma Hallam from Calton Saddlery. I thinks she’s in Buxton but think she will cover most of Cheshire. http://www.caltonsaddlery.co.uk
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    healing vibes for my boy

    I’m so sorry to read this! Thinking of you and sending lots of healing vibes xxx
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    Horse suddenly rodeoing in stable

    I just thought I‘d provide an update about my horse. The following evening he came in very lame, vet Came out, suspected abscess; however, wanted to check on him Saturday morning as not 100% Convinced. Flynn was surprisingly sound Saturday. Sunday night, terribly lame again, vet back out...
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    Horse suddenly rodeoing in stable

    i’m in Greater Manchester and I’ve not heard of crab flies. I checked his ears tonight and he was really funny about his left one so perhaps something has stung/bitten that ear.
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