Recent content by Makemineacob

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    Road hacking & no shoes

    I was referring to the point about hooves not wearing out actually. I don't know you and am intelligent enough not to make a decision about someone I don't know. I suggest you take a breath!
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    Road hacking & no shoes

    It's an absolute fallacy that white feet aren't as strong as black feet.
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    Road hacking & no shoes

    Totally agree. Hoof boots are useful as a back up too.
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    DIY livery query

    if you have the land and can build stables at home then do it, you will swiftly learn how expensive/labour intensive having them at home and managing your own grazing/ fencing/ general repairs/ sourcing & getting your own hay and bedding etc, I think you'd then really appreciate prices DIY yards...
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    Advice please - chair seat

    Fatpiggy's advice is absolutely spot on and I'm sure will help you massively.
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    Barbaric - Horse Shot With a Longbow!!!

    Just read it and posted in the news section - truly shocking and I hope they catch them.
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    Pure wickedness!

    i am lost for words as to how someone could to do this: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3650413/Police-hunting-cruel-yobs-shot-young-horse-LONGBOW.html I hope they can get fingerprints off the arrow. God bless you Little man and wish you a very speedy recovery. x
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    what to do with old rescue pony, tack suggestions?

    Fabulous happy ending be positive.
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    where do you keep your tack with an ifor williams?

    Just to say about the Stubbs saddle mate, my friend found her Stubbs saddle mate was tall enough for her dressage saddle also, the only thing that didn't fit were the billet straps so she got her hubby to carefully cut a couple of small slits in each side at the bottom to feed her billets into...
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    what to do with old rescue pony, tack suggestions?

    Wouldn't use a dually personally, I really dislike them and there are far better products out there to use.
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    what to do with old rescue pony, tack suggestions?

    Sorry better link below to more info and prices http://www.bitlessandbarefoot.com/bitless-bridles.php
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    what to do with old rescue pony, tack suggestions?

    If you decide ridden is the best future for her then I would have a look at sidepull bridles, not sure if they go down to pony size but they are lightweight for a small head and not difficult to use. Few examples on the site below and some funky colours for kids...
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    what to do with old rescue pony, tack suggestions?

    I probably would also want to leave the pony unridden and just leave her as being a pet to be pampered and loved.
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    where do you keep your tack with an ifor williams?

    If you have a hatchback I'm pretty sure they sell a saddle rack that hooks over your back seat.
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    Hoof boots for hacking

    Cavallo sports come in slim fitting but definitely speak to hoof boutique they will take the pain out of the search for the right boot and right size!
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