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    What to do? Young horse, now just light work.

    Hi, yes a little positive update! The vet saw him on Tuesday and said get him shod and crack on and bring him back into work. He was pleased with his progress as it doesn’t quite match what his report suggests. He may get away with having his joint injected at 6 month intervals but...
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    What to do? Young horse, now just light work.

    Thank you Emfen too, so sorry you’re having such a rubbish time too. I’ve had such a lucky 16 years with my old boy that I’ve never really had to deal with this kind of thing before. I’m learning lots at least. Hugs and hit chocolates back at you all, thank you.
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    What to do? Young horse, now just light work.

    Thank you for your replies, they really are appreciated. SEL I’m so sorry for what you are going through to. I feel so sick after just a short period of time so I can’t imagine what it’s been like for you for all of this time. I spent the whole of last year going back to...
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    What to do? Young horse, now just light work.

    My just turned 8 year old has been off since Christmas. The subchondral bone plate in his fetlock has collapsed and he has arthritic changes around the injury. On the 1st of February he came home from a week at the vets. He went for an ocd operation but the surgeon thought it was something...
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    Fitness plan for a veteran

    Thank you everyone. He just lost his spark a year ago and wasn’t having the fun he used to have so fingers crossed he comes back feeling fresh and happy but if not nothing is lost. My just 8 year old has to step down and potentially just be a light hack...the horse that was bought to...
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    Fitness plan for a veteran

    Hi, just wondered if anyone had a fitness plan to suit an oldie. I’m toying with the idea of bringing my almost 21 year cob back into work. He’s been living out for a year and has wintered very well. He hasn’t done much since last April, just my 4 year old walking around on him through the...
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    Subchondral bone plate collapse?

    Thank you for your reply. I’m so sorry you lost a youngster. It’s just horrible and still a shock.
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    Subchondral bone plate collapse?

    Hi, Just wondered if anyone has any experience of the above or similar? My horse was referred for surgery a couple of weeks back to have some bone chips removed from his fetlock. I chose to be referred to my old surgery, when I lived in that area. Got there, spoke to the vet who would...
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    Best Cordless clippers

    I love my Heineger x-plorers. They make an easy job of my cobs legs and mane.
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    Micklem Bridles

    I love my Micklem and horse has been happier in it but I have just bought the PS Pioneer, very similar, but much nicer. I only tried it for the first time today. I was told they are legal but saw that they are not, if you use the elastic cradle.
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    Micklem alternative?

    Hi, just wondering if I'm missing out on any other bridles? I do love my Micklem. Horse is happy in it, but I need another one as cannot be faffed with swapping bits all of the time between dressage and jumping. So, just thought I would ask before purchasing another one. Thank you. Editing...
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    Our first 3 day event.. H & H Grassroots Eventing Championship

    Brilliant report and pictures, thank you for sharing! Your showjumping was not as bad as you think, you finished positively! We are all too hard on ourselves at times and forget to look back at how far we have come. You completed and took lots away from a great experience! So gutted I didn't...
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    mounting block for horseboxes

    Rubbermaid curver two step. Very sturdy, I have one in the lorry and there are a couple on the yard which are used many times a day, for mounting, plaiting etc.
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    Has anyone got sprenger bow balance stirrups

    They have l and r on them somewhere!
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    Does this sort of livery exist (in the Surrey area)

    I used to be at a lovely yard in Ripley, who were very accommodating for all sorts. There is a yard down on the green in Ripley that are quite 'natural', can't remember the name though.
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