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  1. J

    Thin soles - how to treat?

    I've been using Fine Frog frog and sole oil for the same thing and my horse's hooves are great. She usually gets infections as she gets holes in her sole but they are quite thick this year and her frogs are great (usually ragged and soft).
  2. J

    private manege tax

    The IR now assess you for business (non domestic)rates (although we are a private house not a business). Our MP is checking the validity of the rates with the CEO of the inland revenue. Although it isn't a lot of money it is the principle of charging business taxes to private houses.
  3. J

    private manege tax

    Apparently this ruling was brought in 6 months ago by the government. Our planning permission is for private use but apparently all private manege owners will have to pay this from now on
  4. J

    private manege tax

    I have been told today by the inland revenue that I will have to pay non domestic rates on a private manege on my own property. The manege is used for my own private horses only and has never been rented out to anyone. We don't have any liveries and don't give any lessons. Does anyone know if...
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