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    Reasons a pony may not jump a fence please

    Hi I have a small pony who will trot or canter to a fence, seems to 'stall' at the point of take off, then steps over the jump (this has been for jumps between 6 - 12" high). If really pushed on & kept going she usually goes over it like a trotting pole, rather than doing a jump. It is not...
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    Hook stirrup bars

    Hi your advice / experiences please I have just come across saddles with hooks, instead of traditional bars. These appear in high end saddles, as well as cheaper synthetics, so I can't believe they are un-tested. How do the hooks allow for the stirrup leather to come off in case of a...
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    Help to identify LOGO on muck boots

    Hi that looks v close, but valley horse wear is a full drawing, whereas this logo is a few intersecting lines that represent a horse , thank you so much for your suggestion Any other thoughts.......... Thank you
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    Help to identify LOGO on muck boots

    Hi I am trying to identify a logo on some muck boots I love , that are now leaking, so I can try to get some more I am not sure this link will work, but the photo is in my album (the only one) - it is a line drawing/silhouette of a rearing horse Thank you very much
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    Business rates - how to minimise?

    Thanks Hedwards - a good tip - it's now in my plan!
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    Business rates - how to minimise?

    Thanks Tillypup you can see (I hope my post came through ) I have contacted the VOA now
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    Business rates - how to minimise?

    yes - about £3,500) for a small indoor & £1,500 for an outdoor is what I can find - gulp
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    Business rates - how to minimise?

    Hi MrsD123 thank you for your thoughts - we will certainly explore other uses for the land, as though I would love to run a yard, it needs to work financially for all involved, not least the liveries, if they want a permenant 'home' rather than a cheap one that closes due to being broke. I...
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    Business rates - how to minimise?

    Hello I am new to this forum & undertaking business planning considering a DIY livery yard; no labour except a.m. feed put in; water, electric & school use included (yes I know from reading previous threads - don't do it!) It appears that business rates will be a huge chunk out of profits...
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