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That was some race! Delighted that an Irish horse didn’t take home the prize. Thrilled for Ben Pauling. Jukebox man has some serious guts. Amazing

I would go for a full size rasp. When I started my farrier gave me any rasps that he was getting to the end of for me to practice with. Tool technique is probably the hardest part to master. Just use the fine side of the rasp whilst getting the hang of it if you are worried about taking too...

David Landreville Hoof Builders. There is an extensive on line library of trimming examples for a small fee. I am a 2nd year student with the Equine Podiatry Assiciation and my mentor introduced me to David Landreville and his trimming methods and I must say that the trimming of my own horses...

My older mare rising 19 has this. She has never been comfortable working in an outline but it absolutely hasn’t stopped her from doing anything else. She is fit loves hacking, fun rides, hedge hopping, was teamchasing a few years ago, she could hunt tomorrow. I think if you keep them fit and...

I just love tb’s, their work ethic and brain are second to none in my experience. Just generally need to add a bit more ‘up hill’ to them and I don’t think you could get better, I love the effortless gallop x

Update on mine. Cos I think it’s a good learning curve! Firstly, lesson in patience! Which is not my greatest strength Overheight Connie, gelding. Will be able to say he is 5 at the turn of the new year. And he has needed every bit of that time. Go to was a bit of a plant, shut down, zone out...

You and me both. I have 5 this winter and it’s not easy esp when we keep having torrential rain. I love the blood eventing types, I’ve got a super foal out of a National hunt tb mare by Ustinov Van Elsenham. He is the spit of his dam and looks very tb. Re the stallion choice, at this years...

Panic Attack another impressive winner for the girls. I love to see the mares doing so well 😍

What drama! Pleased for the mare. But looks like C Hill confidence has gone x

Thankyou. It looks ideal. I will enquire x

Hi, just wondering if anyone knows of any good places to send my weanling for the winter? Localish to Cheshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire. That doesnt cost mega bucks. Many thanks

I like using a racing saddle well padded up, they are nice and light and inoffensive

Piggy tv has just put a few vids on of an older mare that will not calmly walk over a pole on the ground but has no problems jumping around big courses. She is trying to crack it now as she thinks it will help with relaxation and ride ability. Interesting to watch xx

Definately

Agree. It’s a bit of fun. Causes no harm x