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    Country boots you can ride in…

    Tuffa Country Rider are good, comfortable and very waterproof. Wear mine everyday to walk the dogs and ride.
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    Tell me about cocker spaniels please

    I have a red cocker who I rescused from the gypsies, she was used for breeding and was kept in a wendy house! She is the most loving dog friendly with everyone and loves all other dogs. She is needy though and is what I would call a velcro dog ie she comes to the loo with me! I do agility with...
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    If you have small dogs, are you very wary of bigger ones?

    Yes I have a 2kg chihuahua, tiny smaller than a cat! I'm careful where I walk her but I do let her off to play with my other dog a cocker spaniel, she is only 7.5kg but seems big to me! She also comes to the yard with me and loves the huge GSD guard dog, he lets her chase him! I do tend to keep...
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    Turnout rug for a Highland pony - recommendations needed please

    And yet another vote for Amigo rugs! My 13.2 highland has a big neck and chest and they fit well.
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    Magnesium supplements?

    My pony loves bananas, skin as well.
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    In need of some feed advice please!

    Fast Fibre is barley free.
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    What regime have you got your good doers on ATM?

    My highland is out 24/7 on very short grass, can come in if persistent rain for a few hours during the day. He is chaser clipped, naked if in and a rain sheet on if temp not too low at night. Last night he had a 50g fill rug on as temp dropped. He is fed once a day fast fibre and a handful of...
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    New Native Owner (Highland) - Please Tell All!

    I agree with all the above, they definitely own you! I can't wait to have another one either. Watch the waistline, mine lives on fresh air and does very well on it. He will have a go at anything and is fairly brave but can put a good buck in or two just to keep my on my toes. I have had cobs and...
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    Best numnah/saddlecloth/pad for a XW cob?

    I always use a Griffin Nuumed high wither numnah/saddlecloth on my very round highland. They don't move, wash well, keep their shape & look good.
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    Young Border Terrier - recall advice!?

    I always walk my terrier with treats & a small squeaky toy in my pocket, the higher the squeak the better! Seems to work, she can't resist the noise & usually comes whizzing back for a treat.
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    How often do you Hack?

    My highland and I hack four times a week, school or lunge once a week.
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    Horse ID tags - what do you use?

    I use coloured plastic dog tags on both my bridle & saddle, engraved with name, mobile & vet number.
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    Horsebox parking at Bedgebury

    There is a separate box park for Trot members. You will need a key to open the barrier & you should have your trot sticker displayed in your windscreen. Hope this helps. Enjoy your ride.
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    Enthusiasm malfunction

    Well done you, onwards & upwards!
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    Mobbed by horse flys out hacking.

    I rode out at 6.30am this morning, no flies in sight!
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