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    Can anyone recommend me a good 'back' person?

    Hi guys as title really, looking for a good back person who is experienced with treating racehorses? Have a point to pointer who was brought through the ascot sales this month, and he is a bit stiff behind and just dragging the toe on one hind leg...we are based Bath/Bristol.... oh and would an...
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    Stirrups?

    Thanks-they sound great-just want something for normal riding at the moment-not thinking about racing just yet as I can only just about manage trotting-very frustrating am dying to start jumping again!
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    Stirrups?

    Hi Guys - I've just started riding again after breaking my ankle point2pointing-Just wondered if there are any stirrups/leathers that can help reduce the impact on your joints? Thanksx
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    How to Strengthen Ankle?

    Hi-I've just come our of plaster for a broken ankle. The docter recommended-swimming,exercise like calf raises and wearing a descent support really helps and if your losing weight I'm sure that will make a big difference too - good luck!x
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    Calling all point-to-point enthusiasts...

    I think the new look coverage it's great-I enjoy reading PollyG and Richard Burtons columns-my only critizism is there far to short! Would be intresting to do a more in depth trainer/yard features looking at the different training methods and comparing the big/little yards.And more pics!!
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    Most numpty thing you have done in competition

    oh dear theres been so many..at Gatcombe in the dressage I managed to do my test with only one spur on-couldnt work out why my mare was being so lazy on one rein! Another was my sisters fault-her horse got lose at Larkhill B.E b4 he disappeared across Salisbury Plain Clayton Fredricks very...
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    Moreton Morrell Novice report

    well done!! The showjumping looks huge!
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    The one thing that really shocked and upset me about that Badders XC thread...

    This thread has made me laugh so much!! Ok AN all the way he is hot-the glasses just make him even hotter!! When AN was interviewed for Badders(the "I have no bad habits one!") my sister(who has an extremly hot rugbyplayer BF) commented " AN is so hot he's got that filthy look going on..."...
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    Currently out of action competition riders..

    Glad I'm not the only one out of action! I cant afford to B.E this year the fees are just ridiculous-Was competeting nearly every wkend 2/3yrs ago Bsja/B.e...probably why I'm skint now! So I thought I'd have a go at point to pointing this season instead-entry fees are only £20-no start fees...
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    First novice...Berkshire or Great Tew? (If any)

    Great Tew gets my vote to-staight forward inviting course..Good luck!
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    Thoughts on Badders XC...

    Have to agree re MaryKing-I am a HUGE fan of hers-but just can't work out why her xc position has become so defensive-it never used to be-that combined with the american gag she uses just prevents the horse from jumping in a nice shape....such a shame. Loved Alexander Peternell-he lives down the...
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    Thoughts on Badders XC...

    Ihotse-yep they did look v.untidy-but Chapel Ample looks like it could be a top class horse..
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    Thoughts on Badders XC...

    umm I heard that Seacookie was not quite right-although this was announced very late on...WFP was very critical of some of Hugh Thomas fences-so perhaps did'nt want to risk him?
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    Your thoughts on the xc course at Badminton 2010?

    sorry tried to delete this thread as just noticed there is another one!
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    Thoughts on Badders XC...

    -I think reading the preview of the course in H&H by Pippa Funnell and listening to some riders interviews-it was rather underestimated! Ok so hears my opinion -soz in advance I have 2much time on my hands due to a broken ankle- so have watched all the live action on bbci 2day!! Quarry-shame...
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