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    Polytunnels as field shelters for summer

    That is my other concern that he won't go into it. Could be a very expensive mistake but don't have many options as his field is on a slope as well
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    Polytunnels as field shelters for summer

    Hi there, I am looking for a field shelter for summer for my horse - to shelter from flies and heat. I am at a livery yard where there are wooden shelters for winter but our summer paddocks do not have any field shelters so looking to purchase a polytunnel as the owners have approved this and I...
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    Problems caused by treeless saddles

    I am thinking about purchasing a solution saddle and I have had some negative comments about the close fit of the saddle from my riding instructor whose opinion I value. I am told by the company, my saddle fitter and through the reading I have done that they are supposed to fit much closer. I...
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    Jeep Renegade for towing

    Has anyone used a Jeep Renegade to tow? Trailer (Cheval Liberte - single) and Horse approx 1150kg and towing capacity of Renegade according to dealers/manual is 1500kg (4x4 diesel engine 2L automatic). They say it is well within the capacity but I cannot find any information about towing...
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    Flexi-girth

    Must admit the reading I have done suggests non-elasticated for cobs so the Flexi-girth does seem to go against the grain. Just hoped it would be a miracle cure as elasticated in the middle so slightly different. I am using a Kincade shaped anti-chafe at the moment and have to tighten so much...
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    Flexi-girth

    Thanks all for your feedback. I feel a lot more confident now making the purchase. If this does not work will check out the Stubben cord girth. I had to google Total Contact saddle but sounds interesting. Always on a steep learning curve :)
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    Flexi-girth

    I am looking for a new girth for my cob. I have problems with the saddle slipping. Whilst searching for options I came across the Flexi-girth? Has anyone had experience particularly with a 'round' cob and does it really live up to its claims of no slip, no nip, maximum grip?
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