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    Thoughts on rider weight please?

    It’s cruel isn’t it! I’ve always said If I was a horse I’d defo be a heavy weight, I’ve got good bone ?? I probs have half a stone I could lose, but I already do a lot, I hike, climb, paddle, ride and watch what I eat. Unfortunately that means very little when sitting on a horses back!
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    Thoughts on rider weight please?

    Sadly yes, but as mentioned, she’s a real late bloomer. When I first saw her I thought she was about 2! She’s a rescue and had a poor start, so hasn’t filled out yet, very narrow etc. I think she will be a heavy weight in time, but perhaps 3 years away yet.
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    Thoughts on rider weight please?

    Thanks everyone- I know I’m too big at the moment, hence not riding her. It’s whether she’s likely to put on enough when she fills out. She’s a rescue and looks more like a 3 year old currently (poor start/late developer). I desperately wish she was bigger, such a fabulous character and so...
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    Thoughts on rider weight please?

    Hi :) So I’ve recently fallen in love with a 14.1/2hh cob who is a lot smaller than what I’m used to. She’s only 4 and still has growing to do (in terms of filling out- very young looking at the moment!) she’s currently weighing in at around 400kg. I’m 5ft8 and weigh 12.5 stone. Im fit too...
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    Horse prices- ever going to fall?

    yeah I’ve been toying with the idea of a thoroughbred. I adore them and always have preferred how they ride. But I’m not a stick insect (5ft8/12.5 stone) and not sure whether I’m that bit too heavy, especially as I want the horse for life. I might go and view a few 17hh+ and see how I feel. I’ve...
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    Horse prices- ever going to fall?

    that’s going to be the plan! And can saving until then! I’m still in shock at how much they’ve gone up ?
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    Horse prices- ever going to fall?

    Exactly this. I just don’t understand how so many people have 10-15k lying around to buy a horse ?
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    Horse prices- ever going to fall?

    I’m always nervous about paying a fortune for a horse, I go by the principle of being comfortable with losing the money worst case. They’re so breakable, resale isn’t always an option ? I’ll keep saving, but seems madness to me!
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    Horse prices- ever going to fall?

    Hi all. I’m in the market for a new horse…the last horse I bought was about 4 years ago (paid 3k for a decent 16.3hh mare) and haven’t been looking/window shopping since. Im sure this will have been discussed on here before, but what has covid done?!! I’m mid-30s, great job, have a 5kish budget...
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    My mare is terrified....

    Help! I’ve got a relatively new horse, I had her in January this year. I keep her on a very busy yard, there’s builders/carpenters, new stables being built etc etc. Since she has been living out for summer, she has become terrified of coming up on to the yard. So scared that you can see and...
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    To insure or not insure...thats the question!?!

    Hi all, How many people dont insure theyre horses? Im considering getting BHS Gold and just putting 50 quid aside per month for a "vet fund" rather than paying insurance...However im not sure if this is daft!? I have always insured previous horses, i insure my dogs...but looking at...
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    Intense riding courses

    I had a one day intensive course that was very reasonable in Berkshire. Absolutely incredible trainer, we used a local riding school that she works alongside and i had a different horse every hour, each horse was a different challenge/ used for a different discipline. Ive never seen one day make...
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    diy livery prices

    Gosh...the most expensive place around here is £500 a month for full livery but with ALL the trimmings!!! We dont have many places with winter turnout though which is a real shame.
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    Shouldnt buying a new horse be exciting?

    Instead im terrified!!!! Vetting is on thursday after nearly a year of looking!!! Fingers crossed!!!! Last one i bought went lame 2 weeks after getting her home and took 6 years to rehab! Anyone else really nervous when (hopefully) buying a newbie?
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    diy livery prices

    Where abouts are you? I think thats pricey. Part livery near me is £40-60 a week with good facilities and hay/straw included! Feeling a little smug ;) Im in the East Mids!
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